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Festivals and celebrations in Mexico (Bibliographys (The Spruce. (2017).…
Festivals and celebrations in Mexico
Day of the dead
Candied pumpkin
Candied pumpkin is a traditional food that is eaten for breakfast, dessert and as a snack. They are also left on the alter for the dead to eat.
Sugar skulls
Play a major role in the Day of the Dead. While not commonly eaten, these sugars delights are placed on the alter for the spirits to eat. They are highly decorative and can be bought at many stalls and markets at the annual parade.
Tamales
Tamales are normally a wrapped corn meal dough. They are wrapped in corn husks or banana leaf. Tamales comes from the greek word tamale, which means wrapped. These are a favourite food from the day of the dead but has no real significance.
Pan De Muerto
Pan De Muerto, is a traditional sweet bread that normally comes in the form of a round circle. It has bone like shapes of the top and tiny dough tear drops. This bread is very popular although it varies slightly in different regions. It is also an important element on the alter.
The day of the dead is a yearly commemoration remembering and communicating with the spirits of the dead. On November 1st, deceased children are remembered and on November 2nd the adults who have died are remembered. Food plays a major role of this celebration and while not all food is eaten, much of the food such as sugar skulls are placed on alters.
Mexican independence day
Ponche
This is a punch made from seasonal fruits and sweetened with sugarcane. It is a common drink that is only drunk around the time of their independence day. It is very fruity with a strong aroma.
Menudo
Menudo is a classic stew that contains ingredients such as beef, tripe, onions, hominy and garlic. It is a traditional Mexican stew that has no real significance to the day but is still enjoyed around this time.
Chiles en Nogada
This is a classic independence day meal due to its classic colours. It is a capsicum stuffed with a sauce called picadillo and topped with a creamy walnut sauce. Pomagranite berry decorate the top with some herbs. This dish is a classic because it also has been dated to around 200 years ago.
Queso Fundido
This is a cheesy dip that is made from melted white cheese with lime, garlic and hot sauce. It is poured or served on the side with tortillas or chips.
Mexican independence day, or Cinco de Mayo, is a popular holiday with many traditional food. It is celebrated on the 16th of September
Dia de los Reyes Magos
Tamales
Tamales are eaten at both the Day of the Dead and Did de los Reyes Magos, they are normally a corn meal dough that is wrapped in corn husks or banana leaf. Tamales comes from the greek word tamale, which means wrapped.
Bunuelos
These are a sweet pastry that is known as a staple food of the Dia de los Reyes Magos. They are made in balls or pancake shapes. They are made with yeast dough and then are cooked with syrup and cinnamon.
Roscón de Reyes
This is one of the most traditional cakes, it consists of a round cake with fruit on top. Some will have colourful pastry stripes or fruit stars on top. There is a tradition of hiding a figurine that is hidden i the middle.
Pozole
Pozole is a traditional meal served at Dia de los Reyes Magos. It is a hominy stew, usually pork with a spicy red broth. This dish has links to the Aztecs so is very popular.
Dia de los Reyes Magos is celebrated on January 6th. It is a Christmas tradition and is also known as the three wise men.
Bibliographys
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https://www.thespruce.com/day-of-the-dead-food-and-recipes-4093075
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TripSavvy. (2017). 7 Traditional Mexican Day of the Dead Dishes. [online] Available at:
https://www.tripsavvy.com/foods-for-day-of-the-dead-1588709
[Accessed 1 Aug. 2017].
The Latin Kitchen. (2017). Mexican Independence Day Menu. [online] Available at:
http://thelatinkitchen.com/recipes/s/mexican-independence-day-menu#4
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Our Everyday Life. (2017). Mexican Independence Day Traditional Foods. [online] Available at:
http://peopleof.oureverydaylife.com/mexican-independence-day-traditional-foods-11336.html
[Accessed 1 Aug. 2017].
azcentral. (2017). Posole: A taste of Mexico's soul. [online] Available at:
http://www.azcentral.com/story/life/food/2015/01/06/posole-taste-mexico-soul/21308511/
[Accessed 1 Aug. 2017].
Presley, N. (2017). 7 Foods to Celebrate Dia De Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) | Babble. [online] Babble. Available at:
https://www.babble.com/best-recipes/7-foods-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-reyes-three-kings-day/
[Accessed 1 Aug. 2017].
Devour Madrid. (2017). Wondering Why Spain Is Still Celebrating Two Weeks After Christmas? Read About Los Reyes Magos, The Spanish Christmas Tradition. [online] Available at:
https://madridfoodtour.com/los-reyes-magos-the-spanish-christmas-tradition/
[Accessed 1 Aug. 2017].
By Beth Wadley
