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Mexconnect: The Day of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes Mexico's "Day of the Dead" holiday.
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Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
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Traditions of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.
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Mexconnect: Mexico's Fiesta & Holiday Calendar: Year 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
A month by month calendar of holidays and fiestas in Mexico, in both English and Spanish.
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Easter in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Easter celebration in Mexico.
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Cinco De Mayo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Mexican defeat of the French army on May 5th, 1862, and the celebrations today to commemorate that day.
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Mexico Christmas Traditions & Customs

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Christmas traditions and customs in Mexico.
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Transitions Abroad Publishing: Honoring Tradition in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal account of seven Americans and two Austrians as they take part with the locals in one of Mexico's most honored traditions, the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
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Mexican Holidays and Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
A series of short descriptions of Mexican holidays and traditions.