Mexican Vacations Major Festivals and Holidays

If there is one word that can possibly describe the spirit of Mexico then
it is none other than ?party?. Mexico is a nation that is known to
celebrate each occasion as a big party. To make the most of your Mexican
Tour try planning it in such a way that you are able to celebrate its
amazing festivals and holidays in all their glory. Read on to know about
some major festivals and holidays celebrated in Mexico.

Mexican Spring Equinox

Nowhere else would you see Spring Equinox celebrated with such an
enthusiasm, as it is celebrated in Mexico. Spring Equinox is celebrated
with many traditions in Mexico. It takes place on March 20th, when the
day and night have are equally long in duration. Mexicans consider this
time as the time of fertility and rebirth and celebrate it by paying a
visit to the Churches.

Holy Week and Easter in Mexico

The week leading up to Easter is celebrated as Holy Week or Semana Santa
in Mexico. There are no fixed dates for the Holy Week and it is
considered as a religious as well as a secular holiday in Mexico.
Following are the main celebrations of the Holy Week:

* Palm Sunday
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday
* Holy Saturday
* Easter Sunday.

Christmas in Mexico

Mexico follows many special traditions during Christmas time and is a
great place to soak in the Yuletide spirit. So, if you are planning to
tour Mexico, plan to visit it during Christmas time and be a part of
various December festivities like:

* Posadas
* Naciemientos
* Pastorelas
* Villancicos
* Nochebuena
* Ano Nuevo
* Dia de Reyes
* Dia de la Candelaria

The Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca

Celebrated on the last two days of July, the Guelaguetza is a dance
festival of Mexico. Also known as, the Lunes del Cerro, this festival is
celebrated in the state of Oaxaca, which is a home to about 16 different
ethno-linguistic groups. People from all these groups gather wearing
their traditions dresses and present folk dances.

New Year?s Eve in Mexico

In case, you happen to visit Mexico during the New Year time, you will be
glad to see its unique traditions on the New Year?s Eve. Mexicans are
known to celebrate the New Year?s Eve by organizing late night dinners
and street festivals. Not only these, they have a tradition of eating
twelve grapes on the midnight of the 31st December to bring in good luck
and prosperity in the New Year.

Mexican Film Festivals

Several film festivals take place in Mexico almost throughout the year.
While some are internationally recognized, some are local festivals.
Mentioned below are some popular Mexico Film Festivals:

* Mexico City?s International Contemporary Film Festival (February 19 ?
March 2, 2008)
* Guadalajara International Film Festival (March 19 ? 27, 2009)
* Short Expression Film Festival (Last Week of July)
* Baja California International Film Festival (September end till October
beginning)
* Morelia International Film Festival (October)