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Dia de los Muertos is a celebration lasting for several days that has its origins in pre-Hispanic times. It is religious or spiritual in nature, honoring the souls of deceased relatives and friends. While there is humor in the celebrations, there is a serious undertone to the holiday.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the military victory of the Mexican army on May 5, 1862. The Mexicans scored a surprise win over the French forces at Puebla, Pue. on that date. The battle raised the spirits of the Mexicans who had been routinely defeated by the vastly superior French forces. That is why it is celebrated so - because it was a victory of the underdog. It is a symbol of Mexican pride.
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What are two famous spanish holidays?
Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos
What are some of the festivals in Mexico?
Celebración mexicana: that's "Mexican Celebration" in Spanish. An example is Cinco de Mayo.
Como se dice Dia de muertos o dia de los muertos?
Dia de los muertos Se dice Day of the Dead.
Name Spanish holidays?
Some are Dia de los Muertos, 5 de Mayo, Semana Santa, Viernes Santo and Epifania.
What does the altar for dia de los muertos mean?
altar for dia de los muertos means an altar to the dead.
What are two other Mexican holidays besides ''Dia de los Muertos'' and Cinco de Mayo?
Try February 5: Día de la Constitución March 21: The Birthday of Benito Juárez, May 1: Primero de Mayo International day of the Worker (except of course in the U.S.) May 10: Mother's Day, September 16: Mexican Independence Day, November 20: Mexican Revolution Day, December 12: Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe,dia de los muertos means "day of the dead"
What are the release dates for Dia de los Muertos - 2013 I?
Dia de los Muertos - 2013 I was released on: USA: April 2013
What holiday commemorates Mexico's victory over the French invasion?
El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)
How do you say day of the dead in Spanish?
Dia De Los Muertos
What is Dia de las Muertes?
Its called: El Dia De Los Muertos!!
Who celebrates dia do los muertos?
family friends
When is el dia de los muertos?
El dia de los muertos is celebrated in November first, and second.
