Mexico is a country with many traditions. Some of them are celebrated nation-wide, while others are only celebrated locally, but all are vital in keeping cultures and people alive. Similarly to how we celebrate Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July in the United States, Mexico also has their own celebrations such as Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Dia de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day). However, I am going to share about my experience during Mexican Independence Day! It was my first time celebrating Independence Day here, and it was very special for me because it allowed me to celebrate my Mexican culture.
I learned about Independence Day in Mexico, which is celebrated on September 16. However, most people celebrate it on the night of September 15. This holiday is comparable to Fourth of July in the United States, however, they are celebrated differently. I celebrated it the night of September 15 by going to a dinner that my host family hosted with their entire family; they called it noche mexicana, which directly translates to Mexican night. Everyone wore red, white, or green, and we enjoyed a variety of foods such as pozole (Mexican stew), elotes (corn dish), pambazos (street sandwhich), and tacos dorados (friend tacos).
