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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday includes "Jesus's Triumphal Entry" into Jerusalem. Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling a prophecy: “Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey . . . “

Maundy Thursday

Jesus enjoyed the Last Supper with his disciples. Jesus took a cloth and stooped down to wash the feet of his followers. Later that evening, they went to the Garden of Gethsemane. This is a time to commemorate and participate in Communion, and to enjoy singing.

Good Friday

In short, Good Friday marks the crucifixion and death of Christ. On this day, many Christians reflect upon Christ’s sacrifice for their sins.

Holy Saturday

This is the day the Lord rested, and the church, too, refrains from activity. It's a time of fasting and mourning. It has been called the 'Second Sabbath' after creation. Silence and reflection is encouraged.Holy Saturday is the last day of Lent and the conclusion of Holy Week.

Easter Sunday

In the Christian tradition, Easter Sunday is a joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection. It’s also a happy time for many non-Christians, marked by colorful eggs, Easter bunnies and plenty of sweet treats.

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Duration: 2 full holy weeks celebrated in Mexico.
Combining Semana Santa (Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday) and Pascua (Easter Sunday to the following weekend).

Religious Events: Churches hold mass, and many towns hold dramatic public reenactments of the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus.

Semana Santa or Holy Week in Mexico is an important religious observance as well as important vacation period. Watch out for over-crowded holiday destinations!

It is preceded by several observances such as Lent and Carnival.

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, with the palms used on this day often woven into intricate designs. In many places processions, Masses and other observances can happen all week, but are most common on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, with just about every community corelating the crucifixion of Jesus in some way on Good Friday. Holy Saturday is celebrated by the Burning of Judas, especially in the center and south of the country, with Easter Sunday usually marked by a Mass as well as the ringing of church bells.

Historical Backround:
Mexico's Holy traditions are mostly based on those from Spain, brought over with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, but observances have developed variations in different parts of the country due to the evangelization process in the colonial period and indigenous influences. Several locations have notable observances related to Holy Week including Iztapalapa in Mexico City (see photos at the start of this page), Taxco, San Miguel de Allende and San Luis Potosí.