Día de la Candelaria or Candlemas, the arrival of spring in Mexico is celebrated with candlelight
processions, music, food and dance.
The traditional blessing of seeds and candles co-mingles pre-Hispanic and European traditions.
The festivities are best seen in: San Juan de los Lagos, Jalapa; Talpa de Allende, Jalisco; and
Santa Maria del Tuxla, Oaxaca.
Día de la Candelaria or Candlemas