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Grave sites of the beloved departed are decorated. Homes are decorated as well, and feasts prepared to welcome the return from the spirit world of loved ones. This celebration is a combination of ancient beliefs and more modern Christian religion. It seems the two have become intermingled down through the years.
Dec. 8th - 12th: The Aquatic Procession
Highlights festivities at the fishing village of Celestun
Dec. 16th - 25th: Christmas
Celebrated throughout the Yucatan where, in certain areas, starts with a week long series of fireworks, parties and special celebrations, ending on Xmas eve with the breaking open of candy - filled pinatas. Don't expect to get much sleep, you may miss out on some fun!
January 1st: New Year's Day
Celebrated throughout the region. Time for family and friends both old and new.
January 6th:
Celebrated with fireworks and pageants in some areas. A special ring - shaped coffee cake is baked, wherein are hidden three little dolls, representing the Three Wise Men. Each person cuts their own piece of cake, and if you find one of the dolls in the cake, you must host a party.
Feb. - March: Carnival
Takes place the week before Lent, with costume parties and many parades. Merida is one of the more lively party spots for a week long celebration. It is not unusual to see people in costume walking the streets. Colours are riotous and merry- making abounds.
March 21st and September 21st: Equinox
At Chichen Itza, Kukulcan, the sacred serpent appears to emerge from his temple atop the pyramid of El Castillo to slither to the ground below, and to return to his temple at the fall equinox. It is the mathematical precision of the construction of the temple and the play of light and shadow which produces this phenomenon twice a year. Take note that these are the most popular times of the year at Chichen Itza and accordingly, the place will be very crowded.
April 28th - May 3rd: Holy Cross Fiestas
Several town throughout the state of the Yucatan, celebrate this festival which includes cockfights, dances and fireworks.
May 10th: Mothers Day
Moms are given their due on this day, which is a fixed holiday rather than the movable one. The restaurants are usually full of families honouring their mothers. Family in the Yucatan, is highly important.
September 15th-16th: Independence Day
Celebrated throughout Mexico with fireworks and parties.
September 27th: Fiesta of Our Lord of the Blisters (Cristo de las Ampollas)
This religious holiday consists of two weeks of events and processions in Merida; dances bullfights and fireworks take place in Ticul and other small villages.
October 18th - 25th: Fiesta of the Christ of Sitilpech
In the town of Izamal, approximately one hour from Merida, begins a week of daily processions in which the image of Christ is carries from Sitipech to Izamal; dances and fireworks accompany the processions.