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Mexico’s Flag!!Mexico’s Flag!!

History!!!History!!!

There was a war between Aztecs and There was a war between Aztecs and Spaniards (the first big Mexican war).Spaniards (the first big Mexican war).

The Spaniards won the war and The Spaniards won the war and claimed land.claimed land.

The war between the U.S. and The war between the U.S. and Mexico to achieve peace might be Mexico to achieve peace might be the biggest war in Mexico history.the biggest war in Mexico history.

Cultural and Religious CelebrationsCultural and Religious Celebrations

Many people follow what there Many people follow what there ancestors did. Like there music ancestors did. Like there music resembles that of the ancient Aztec’s resembles that of the ancient Aztec’s drums and ceremonies. drums and ceremonies.

People used to practice ritualistic People used to practice ritualistic cannibalism and offer human cannibalism and offer human sacrifices to their gods. sacrifices to their gods.

Sports Sports Soccer Soccer FootballFootballBoxingBoxingBaseballBaseballBasketballBasketballGolfGolfWrestlingWrestlingBullfightingBullfighting

Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerBreakfast, Lunch, and DinnerBreakfast- Chilaquiles (tortillas with Breakfast- Chilaquiles (tortillas with egg)egg)

Lunch- Fried tacos (tortilla with Lunch- Fried tacos (tortilla with chicken then fried)chicken then fried)

Dinner- Whatever street vendors Dinner- Whatever street vendors were selling. People eat from street were selling. People eat from street venders mostly on weekends. venders mostly on weekends.

Major HolidaysMajor Holidays

Jan. 1- New Years Day Jan. 1- New Years Day

Feb. 24- Flag DayFeb. 24- Flag Day

May 5- Cinco de Mayo May 5- Cinco de Mayo

Oct. 1- Day of the Angel Oct. 1- Day of the Angel

Nov. 1Nov. 1stst and 2 and 2ndnd- Day of the Dead - Day of the Dead