Tips and Advice
Tips and Advice
How to Celebrate September 15th Without Leaving Home
By Adriana sanchez - 2020-09-08T18:36:30Z
National holidays are synonymous with joy, food, music, dance, and many other celebrations for Mexicans. Fortunately, despite the quarantine due to the coronavirus, this festivity doesn't have to be completely canceled, as we are still allowed to celebrate at home. Therefore, you can't miss these wonderful tips to celebrate September 15th without leaving home.
Dress in Mexican style
Start the celebration rituals from the moment you get dressed, and if you don't have traditional Mexican clothing, such as embroidered shirts, guayaberas, or colorful dresses, you can paint yourself in green, white, and red.
Celebrate with Mexican food and drinks
They say that food is a party, so choose your favorite Mexican dishes and prepare them without complicating your life. Here are some options for Mexican food and drinks, and here you can find more.
Enjoy Mexican music and dance
Who says you need to go out to the plaza to feel the patriotic spirit? Just play some Mexican music, clear the living room, and dance with those who share your home; it doesn't matter if it's with your family or just your pets. Among the songs that must not be missing from your playlist are:
Forget about your cell phone and computer! For this September 15th at home, return to your childhood roots and celebrate with your family or those you share your home with, traditional Mexican games. What do you think of these ideas?
Finally, to honor the tradition where Father Miguel Hidalgo pronounced the words that called for independence in 1810, on September 15th at 11:59 PM, you can give the cry to say with all the strength of your lungs “¡Viva México!”.
If there's one thing we Mexicans have proven, it's that we are capable of facing any adversity, so with these tips and a lot of creativity, we can celebrate with social distancing on September 15th from home.
Dress in Mexican style
Start the celebration rituals from the moment you get dressed, and if you don't have traditional Mexican clothing, such as embroidered shirts, guayaberas, or colorful dresses, you can paint yourself in green, white, and red.
Celebrate with Mexican food and drinks
They say that food is a party, so choose your favorite Mexican dishes and prepare them without complicating your life. Here are some options for Mexican food and drinks, and here you can find more.
Enjoy Mexican music and dance
Who says you need to go out to the plaza to feel the patriotic spirit? Just play some Mexican music, clear the living room, and dance with those who share your home; it doesn't matter if it's with your family or just your pets. Among the songs that must not be missing from your playlist are:
- Mexico lindo y querido
- El son de la negra
- La llorona
Forget about your cell phone and computer! For this September 15th at home, return to your childhood roots and celebrate with your family or those you share your home with, traditional Mexican games. What do you think of these ideas?
- Lotería
- Marbles
- Don't get angry
- Top spinning
Finally, to honor the tradition where Father Miguel Hidalgo pronounced the words that called for independence in 1810, on September 15th at 11:59 PM, you can give the cry to say with all the strength of your lungs “¡Viva México!”.
If there's one thing we Mexicans have proven, it's that we are capable of facing any adversity, so with these tips and a lot of creativity, we can celebrate with social distancing on September 15th from home.
