The events of Holy Week in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, actually begin two weeks before Easter, and they start with a bang—literally. The first hint that Read more [...]
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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos) is held 7 days before Easter Sunday and marks the start of Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Mexico. Churches are decorated with Read more [...]
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Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) is a bank holiday in Mexico prior to Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Jesus’ last supper is remembered on this day. Celebrate Read more [...]
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Good Friday
Read the Atencion Article from 2015 Good Friday – Step by Step Good Friday (Viernes Santo) is a bank holiday in Mexico prior to Holy Saturday and Easter Read more [...]
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Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) is a Christian holiday in Mexico prior to Easter Sunday. Solemn vigils are held at churches on this day. Celebrate Holy Read more [...]
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Easter Day
Easter in San Miguel de Allende After the Sorrow, the Joy of Resurrection After all the pageantry and solemnity of Good Friday and the other Read more [...]
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Blowing Up the Judases / Easter Sunday
The full tortured passion and drama of Mexico’s Roman Catholic heritage is unleashed when this historic colonial town in central Guanajuato province commemorates Christ’s crucifixion. Read more [...]
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Children’s Day / El Dia del Niño - April 30, 2019
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are widely celebrated throughout the world. But Mexico is such an inclusive culture. Children’s Day is always filled with activities, Read more [...]
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Labor Day / May Day in Mexico - May 1, 2019
Labor Day (Día del Trabajo), also known as May Day (Primero de Mayo), is a public holiday in Mexico on May 1. Labor Day parades, Read more [...]
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Mother’s Day / El Dia de la Madre - May 10, 2019
Mothers’ Day (El Dia de la Madre) is a popular celebration for mothers and mother figures across Mexico on May 10. Mothers and mother figures Read more [...]
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