HOLIDAYS
What Mexican holiday celebrates the beginning of Mexico's Independence movement?
Mexican Independence Day.
When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
September 16th.
What do Mexican people traditionally shout during Independence celebrations?
“¡Viva México!”
This celebration combines indigenous traditions and Catholic influences. Families create altars, use marigolds and papel picado, and remember their deceased loved ones. What celebration is it?
Day of the Dead.
Complete the sentence:
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on ________.
September 16th.
What holiday honors the Mexican Revolution?
Mexican Revolution Day.
When is the Mexican Revolution commemorated?
November 20th.
What do families build to honor deceased relatives during Day of the Dead?
An altar, or ofrenda.
How do Mexican families celebrate Day of the Dead?
They create altars, decorate with marigolds and papel picado, prepare traditional food, and remember their deceased loved ones.
True or False:
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence.
False.
What religious celebration commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is widely celebrated in Mexico?
Christmas.
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5th.
What colorful object is traditionally used during Day of the Dead celebrations to decorate altars?
Food or photos
What three colors are commonly associated with Mexican Independence celebrations?
Green, white, and red.
Complete the sentence:
On Day of the Dead, families remember their ______ relatives.
deceased.
When is Epiphany, or Three Kings’ Day, celebrated in Mexico?
: It is celebrated on January 6th.
On which days is Day of the Dead mainly celebrated?
November 1st and November 2nd.
What do people traditionally do at midnight during the New Year's celebration?
They eat twelve grapes and make twelve wishes.
What Mexican symbol appears on the national flag and represents the foundation of Tenochtitlan?
An eagle standing on a cactus and holding a snake.
What is the difference between September 15th and September 16th in Mexico?
September 15th is the night of the Grito de Dolores, while September 16th is Mexican Independence Day.
What do Mexicans celebrate on May 10th?
They celebrate Mother’s Day.
When is Valentine’s Day in Mexico?
February 14th
What do Mexican people celebrate on April 30th?
They celebrate Children’s Day.
What traditional Mexican bread is associated with Day of the Dead?
Pan de muerto.
What colorful flower is strongly associated with Day of the Dead?
The marigold, or cempasúchil.