This began the 11-year Mexican War of Independence in which Mexico ultimately freed itself from Spanish colonial rule for ...
Exploring Mexican Independence Day’s celebrations and rich history offers a unique opportunity for those interested in deepening their understanding of Mexico’s past. Whether through news ...
Shortly before dawn on September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a monumentous decision that revolutionized the course of Mexican history. Within hours ... Although a movement toward Mexican ...
Mexico City and Oaxaca are renowned for the scope of their Día de los Muertos festivities, while San Antonio is home to the largest Day of the ... faith has a long history of “rebranding ...
After independence from Spain in 1821 ... with the dead during harvests continued alongside All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Meanwhile, in Mexico City, the history of public ritual sacrifice gave ...
He arrived at the Palace of San Lázaro, the seat of the Congress of Mexico, just after noon. He was joined by the star of the day, president ... Mexican president in history, and indeed one ...
El Pasoans gathered on Saturday at the El Paso convention center for a vibrant, colorful celebration of Mexico's Independence Day ... alive and pass on the history for children," El Paso artist ...
Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations. The presence of pets has gained such momentum that now ...
After independence from Spain in 1821 ... continued alongside All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Meanwhile, in Mexico City, the history of public ritual sacrifice gave way to the religious ...
Pets are not forgotten during Mexico's famed Day of ... that now Oct. 27 is considered Day of the Dead for pets, and the National Anthropology and History Institute includes tips on its social ...
Every year, five hours west of Mexico City on Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, residents flock to the island of Janitzio to visit the graves of their departed relatives. On the evening of Nov. 1 ...