Religious Holidays

January 6 Dia de los Santos Reyes

Mexicans exchange Christmans presents in accordance with the arrival of the wisemen. This day is the culmination of of Christmas festivities.

January 17 Feast Day of San Antonio de Abad

On this holiday the Catholic chruch allows animals to enter the church for a blessing.

February 5 Dia Day La Carnaval

Feburary 5th begins the five day celebration before the Catholic lent. It involves parades, floats, carnivals and dancing.

April Easter

Easter ends the 40 day Lent period; Good Friday is included in the 40 days.

September 8 Dia de Nuestra Senora

Baja holiday which celebrates Baja's first mission.

November 1&2 Dia de los Muertos

Important holiday which merges Pre-Columbian beliefs with modern Catholocism.

December 12 Dia de Nuesta Senora de Guadalupe (The Day of the Virgin Guadalupe)

This holday is celebrated with a feast honoring Mexico's patron saint.

December 25 Navidad (Christmas)

Mexico celebrates the birth of the infant, Jesus.