Category: Holidays

November 22, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Thanksgiving customs in Mexico have some similarities to the American Thanksgiving, but there are many local traditions as well. Although Thanksgiving is traditionally regarded as an American holiday, this festive occasion is becoming increasingly popular in Mexico. This is partly due to the influence of the roughly 1 million American residents who have emigrated from... Read More »

September 14, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Mexican Independence Day is celebrated this week, on September 16. It observes this day in 1810, when Catholic Priest, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, started the War of Independence by attacking the Spanish with a poorly armed group of Mexican civilians. The War of Independence led to the end of 300 years of Spanish rule in... Read More »

September 12, 2016 by Itzel Greenheck

Chiles en nogada, a dish from Mexican cuisine Mexican Independence Day, celebrating Mexico’s independence from Spain, takes place this week, on September 16. The preparation and consumption of the traditional Mexican dish, Chiles en Nogada, precedes the Independence Day celebrations. “Walking through the gardens of memory, I discover that my recollections are associated with the... Read More »

March 27, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

  Happy Easter! ¡Felices Pascuas! Have a wonderful holiday. Mexpro.com Read More »

March 25, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Visit Mexico during Semana Santa and you will experience age old traditions and celebrations rooted in the Catholic religion and Indigenous cultures, making Mexico a historic and unique destination. It does not matter where you live or where you are from, Mexico has something for everyone and Semana Santa (Holy Week) offers the perfect opportunity... Read More »

March 25, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Aprovecha la Semana Mayor y revive las tradiciones que hacen de México un pais único. No importa donde estes, México siempre tiene algo que ofrecer y la Semana Santa es una oportunidad unica para visitar distintos puntos de la Republica Mexicana. Por ejemplo, si buscas experimentar una Semana Santa diferente puedes visitar a la comunidad... Read More »

March 22, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

En México, la Semana Santa es una de las celebraciones religiosas más importantes después de la Navidad, es una fecha especial en la que se conmemora y recrea la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Jesucristo. La celebració comienza con el Domingo de Ramos el cual evoca la entrada triunfal de Jesús a Jerusalén, donde fue... Read More »

March 22, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Next to Christmas, Semana Santa is the second most widely celebrated holiday in Mexico. Taking place the week before Easter, Semana Santa involves week long celebrations, masses, processions. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday with large Catholic masses. Palm fronds are woven into crosses and other various arrangements and often brought to the altar to... Read More »

March 17, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Mexpro wishes you a very Happy St. Patrick's Day. We hope you are wearing green so you can get the luck of the Irish today. Enjoy celebrating whether you're lucky enough to be on Spring Break in Mexico or with your friends at your local hang out. Cheers! Going to Mexico for St. Patty's weekend...don't... Read More »

December 31, 2015 by Roxanna Brock McDade

From all of us to all of you, Happy New Year!May it be all you wish and more! De parte de todos nosotros a todos ustedes, ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!Que sus deseos se hagan realidad y mucho más! Read More »