This is the time when Mexican families celebrate the start of a New Year in Gregorian calendar.
It takes place the 11th or the 12th of March and there are lots of different events, such as, fireworks display, live concerts, colourful parades, and much happiness. The Mexican hold The New Year with family and friends, but it´s not necessary to do it at home. The Government organizes big festivals and many people go there. It is usual to have family gatherings, and everybody bring something to eat in this night.
There are also a lot of superstitions around this celebration :
- When the countdown starts, it is common to eat twelve grapes, that are like twelve wishes.
- Also, it is usual to throw lentils around the door, to bring plenitude.
- The Mexican sweep their houses to keep away bad spirits, the same, that in The Chinese New Year celebration.
- On New Year´s Eve The Mexican light the acote candles, and try to wear red clothes, to bring love, or yellow clothes, to bring money.
- In some parts of Mexico, people burn a straw dummy, to have good luck for the following year.
In the past, an ancient civilization were in Mexico, The Mayas. They had another reference to make his calendar, so their New Year is in a different date. The Mayas made a sacrifice to thank their gods for the coming year.
There are also a lot of superstitions around this celebration :
- When the countdown starts, it is common to eat twelve grapes, that are like twelve wishes.
- Also, it is usual to throw lentils around the door, to bring plenitude.
- The Mexican sweep their houses to keep away bad spirits, the same, that in The Chinese New Year celebration.
- On New Year´s Eve The Mexican light the acote candles, and try to wear red clothes, to bring love, or yellow clothes, to bring money.
- In some parts of Mexico, people burn a straw dummy, to have good luck for the following year.
In the past, an ancient civilization were in Mexico, The Mayas. They had another reference to make his calendar, so their New Year is in a different date. The Mayas made a sacrifice to thank their gods for the coming year.
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