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Summary

From the ancient cities of Teotihuacan and Tenochtitlan to the sprawling Mexican communities of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, Mexico's presence in North America spans centuries of continuous civilization. This page covers Mexican food, Mexican traditions, Mexican events, and the everyday cultural life that members of the Mexican community carry from Oaxaca to Ontario.

Community at a Glance

Fast facts about the Mexican community in the United States

Diaspora
Mexican Diaspora

Diaspora

Largest concentrations in California, Texas, Illinois, and New York

Spanish
Primary Language

Spanish

with regional Indigenous languages including Nahuatl and Zapotec

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Major Holidays

Día de los Muertos

Independence Day, Las Posadas, Cinco de Mayo

Roman Catholicism is practiced by a strong majority of the population
Cultural Religions

Roman Catholicism is practiced by a strong majority of the population

Roman Catholicism is practiced by a strong majority of the population

Growing Evangelical Protestant communities
Religious Diversity

Growing Evangelical Protestant communities

alongside Indigenous spiritual practices

Descended from Olmec
Civilization

Descended from Olmec

Maya, Aztec (Mexica), and Zapotec civilizations

Key Definitions

Quick guide to terms you'll hear in the Mexican community

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What is Día de los Muertos, and how is it observed?

A multi-day celebration on November 1 and 2 in which families build home altars called ofrendas, placing marigolds, photos, and the favorite foods of deceased relatives.

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What is a quinceañera in Mexican culture?

A coming-of-age celebration for a girl turning fifteen, combining a Catholic Mass with a formal reception, waltz performance, and symbolic crown and last-doll ceremony.

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What does the term "mestizo" mean in a Mexican context?

It refers to Mexicans of mixed Indigenous and Spanish ancestry, historically the majority demographic group following centuries of intermarriage after Spanish colonization.

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