New Mexico Holiday Celebrations

It's almost always time to celebrate something -- here's some of our holidays

Dia de los Muertos

Although the Day of the Dead translation does suggest otherwise, this loving spiritual holiday has nothing in common with Halloween. In its traditional form, the holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Many people believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. People go to cemeteries to communicate with the souls of the departed, and build private altars.

The art of Dia de los Muertos is expressed in Catrina figures (skeletal ladies often dressed in finery), alter art and more.

The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1, set aside to honor the souls of children (los angelitos, or little angels), and November 2, the day when adult souls come home. Across New Mexico, communities come together to celebrate. Read more at Dia de los Muertos

Holiday Lights and Festivities Across New Mexico

New Mexicans do love a light show, and making the holidays shine with good cheer. All across the state, cities and towns celebrate the joy of the season with unique New Mexico style. Read more at New Mexico Holiday Lights

New Mexico Holiday Celebrations It's almost always time to celebrate something -- here's some of our holidays Dia de los Muertos Although the Day of the Dead translation does suggest otherwise, this loving spiritual holiday has nothing in common with Halloween. In its traditional form, the holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Many people believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. People go to cemeteries to communicate with the souls of the departed, and build private altars. The art of Dia de los Muertos is expressed in Catrina figures (skeletal ladies often dressed in finery), alter art and more. The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1, set aside to honor the souls of children (los angelitos, or little angels), and November 2, the day when adult souls come home. Across New Mexico, communities come together to celebrate. Read more at Dia de los Muertos Holiday Lights and Festivities Across New Mexico New Mexicans do love a light show, and making the holidays shine with good cheer. All across the state, cities and towns celebrate the joy of the season with unique New Mexico style. Read more at New Mexico Holiday Lights © 2009
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