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Major Holidays and Celebrations of Spanish Speaking Countries
URL: http://espanol.ucanr.org/Calendario/Major_Holidays_and_Celebrations_of_Spanish-Speaking_Countries.htm

Description:
List of the major holidays and celebrations of the Spanish-speaking countries. "Latin American countries which have been significantly influenced by Catholicism have many holidays to celebrate their patron saints and virgins to venerate Mary, the mother of Jesus." Holidays listed include Juan Pablo Duarte Day (January 26, Dominican Republic), Battle of Rivas Day (April 11, Costa Rica), and Mexican Independence Day (September 16). From the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

LII Topics: Holidays by Region, Latin American

Publisher:
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Extra Keywords
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LII Database Information:
Record 22594 created by Maria Brandt on 09/11/2006
Last modification on 09/11/2006
Published: 09/14/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22594

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