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MEXICAN CULTURE

 The history of Mexico

  The history of Mexico, a country located in North America (in the northernmost portion of Mesoamerica), dates back to about 14,000 years (according to the consensus of Clovis), which is estimated to have occurred in the first settlements of sedentary people. Before the Spanish conquest in the sixteenth century, what it is now Mexico was inhabited by people of cultures interacted with each other in varying degrees, in time and territory. From that time they stand Olmec culture, the Toltec, the Teotihuacan, Maya, Nahua, Totonac, Zapotec, Mixtec and Tarasco, among others.
On arrival of the Europeans, Mexico was a mosaic of peoples and cultures. After the conquest, for 300 years of viceroyalty he went constituting a country with a degree of homogeneity and common features. In the early nineteenth century with the independence of the Spanish empire is reached, the definitive integration process leading to contemporary Mexico begins. Throughout the nineteenth century wars and internal disputes, and several attempts at subjugation by foreign powers happen. Mexico then lost about half its territory, after which began its consolidation as a free nation and soberana.1
Wine, at the beginning of the twentieth century, a social movement that sat bloody social political, legal and Mexico today. For most of this century the nation lived in peace a process of learning and self-correction, both institutionally and in the social and economic aspects. After various crises fundamentally economic and political nature, the latter of which not overcome the nation evolves and sits towards the end of the first decade of the century, at which they mark the 200th anniversary of its independence from Spain and 100 years of its revolution.

 

Mexican culture

 

Mexican culture encompasses a wide range of quaint customs and traditions. Throughout history, various cultural influences have expanded the varied nature of the customs of Mexico, whose origins lie in the Aztec rituals of the Maya civilization and European conquests.
The Catholic Church is an essential element in the lives of many Mexicans, like family. It is in family and held many parties, processions and religious ceremonies.
The ceremony known as "La Quinceañera" is widespread in Mexican culture. It is traditionally include a Mass of thanks and a big party to celebrate the coming-out or passage from childhood to adulthood.
The piñata is a typical Mexican custom very happy and fun. These receptacles made of mache and filled with fruit and candy paper are very popular during the Christmas celebrations known as posadas and birthdays.
The bulls are also very popular in Mexico and are regarded as an element very settled in Mexican culture. The same goes for cockfights held in palenques throughout the country.
Mexican traditions and customs are different and varied. Each region has its own traditions and holidays and every community has its peculiarities.
Mexican culture has evolved over time and has a unique character. This section will expand your knowledge of the different traditions that are part of this country so attractive.