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Rituals mourning or celebrating the deceased were practiced in Mexico for more than 3000 years before contact with Europeans was established. It wasn't until the conquest of Mexico by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, that it took its present form.

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How many years was day of the dead celebrated before before the Spaniards came to Mexico?

Rituals mourning or celebrating the deceased were practiced in Mexico for more than 3000 years before contact with Europeans was established. It wasn't until the conquest of Mexico by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, that it took its present form.


How many years was Day of the Dead celebrated before the Spaniards came to Mexico?

Rituals mourning or celebrating the deceased were practiced in Mexico for more than 3000 years before contact with Europeans was established. It wasn't until the conquest of Mexico by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, that it took its present form.


For how many years did Spaniards control Mexico?

The Spanish Empire held Mexico as an overseas territory for 300 years; from 1521 when they defeated the Aztec Empire until 1821 when the "insurgent" army entered Mexico City.


How many centuries did the Spaniards rule Mexico?

Three hundred years, from 1521 until 1821 when the Mexican independence was achieved.


What was unique the Spanish colonization of the lands of New Mexico?

It was overthown by the Pueblo Revolt which expelled the Spaniards for 12 years. and the they had to be slaves and suuckk my dicckk! uhuhuhuh suck it suck it!!


What was miguel hidalgo indepence?

Hildago's independence is when the Spaniards fleed and Mexico became independent after hidalgo died a few years latter.


When was day of the dead created in Mexico?

Before Spaniards conquered Mexico, there were many rituals concerning death among Aztecs, where it was common to keep skulls as trophies and display them to symbolize death and rebirth. However, the sweet skulls, bringing flowers to loved ones that have passed away, and the "ofrenda" traditions were consolidated while Mexico was a colony of Spain.


Does Mexico have a new years?

Yes, it is celebrated in much the same way as it is in the rest of the world.


How old is Mexico?

On September 15, 2009 Mexico celebrated its 199th anniversary.


Why is the day of the dead still celebrated in Mexico?

It is a tradition held for thousands of years. Even before the Spanish came to the Americas, indigenous people honored their dead with offerings consisting of flowers and foodstuffs.


A group of American Indians forced the Spanish out of present day New Mexico in what became known as the?

The Pueblo Revolt or Po'pay's Rebellion. It also kept the Spaniards out for 12 years.


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