Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mexican Holidays
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Mexican food is an integral part of Mexican holidays and celebrations, adding to the color and vibrancy of the occasion. One holiday that most people have heard of is Day of the Dead, which is when families gather together to remember their loved ones who have died. Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 and 2.
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Mexican food is an integral part of Mexican holidays and celebrations, adding to the color and vibrancy of the occasion. One holiday that most people have heard of is Day of the Dead, which is when families gather together to remember their loved ones who have died. Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 and 2.

The traditions followed on this holiday include building altars to honor the dead and visiting their graves with gifts of the deceased's favorite foods and drinks.

Another well-known Mexican holiday is Cinco de Mayo. This is a regional holiday all over Mexico, but especially in the area of Puebla. This holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla, which was fought in 1862.

Some people wrongly assume that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day but their Independence Day is actually September 16. Independence Day is the most important national holiday in Mexico.

Mouthwatering Mexican Holiday Foods

Certain foods are enjoyed on certain Mexican holidays but with a lot of holidays, such as Cinco de Mayo, Mexicans just prepare their favorite dishes rather than being limited to a specific meal. Mexican cookery combines Aztec, Mayan, traditional Mexical, Caribbean, French and Spanish influences amongst others and Mexicans are understandably proud of their culinary heritage.

The women usually gather together and cook huge amounts of food for the celebrations and festivities. Tamales are often made for Mexican celebrations because they take a lot of time to make. Tamales are often made several times a year in big batches. Steamed tamales are a great Mexican food for the holidays.

You will find Mexican wedding cakes and Mexican wedding cookies at weddings but also at other celebrations. Rosca de Reyes is enjoyed on January 6. This is a tasty festive bread, which is shaped like a wreath. It is decorated with lemon, cherries, mango and candied figs and it contains a tiny baby Jesus doll. If you find the baby Jesus in your slice of cake, you have to make the food for Candlemas, on February 2.

What Do Mexicans Drink?

Mexicans do enjoy Mexican beer and tequila but that is certainly not all. Rompope is a drink a bit like eggnog flavored with rum, cinnamon, and almonds. This thick, frothy confection is often enjoyed on Mexican holidays.

Atole is another rich, thick drink, which you might enjoy on a Mexican holiday with any meal. It is sweetened with brown sugar, flavored with cinnamon, and topped with fruit slices.

Traditional Mexican food is surprisingly easy to make and you do not have to wait until holiday time to enjoy Mexican delicacies. The ingredients are easy to find too. Mexicans love to eat with their families and the real gems of Mexican cookery are something that not many people are aware of, such as the delicious creamy Mexican drinks and their authentic tamale recipes.

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