December 16th, 2015
The San Miguel Guadalupe Christmas Experience: A True Story
***To get the most out of the San Miguel Guadalupe Christmas Experience, go to Youtube and play “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” by Rod Stewart at a ridiculously loud volume. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hphwfq1wLJs). Then continue reading.
Twas two weeks before Christmas, when all thro’ the town,
not a person was sleeping, not even the dogs in the pound.
Large speakers were placed by my house with care,
in hopes that the Holy Mother Guadalupe would soon be there.
On the street, people were nestled all snug in their coats,
while visions of another Corona danc’d in their throats.
With my cat in his basket, and I in my bed,
we had just settled in after I book I just read.
When out on the street there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
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September 21st, 2010
Mexico, a land known for its celebrations, put on the event of the century last week when the country’s bicentennial of the War of Independence coincided with the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. Extensive programs took place all over the country, including many based in San Miguel, acknowledged for its starring role 200 years ago, when resident Ignacio Allende joined forces with Father Miguel Hidalgo to raise an army against Spanish colonialism. Father Hidalgo’s cry on Sept. 16, 1810: “Down with bad government and death to the gachupines!” — a pejorative term for colonial-era Spaniards, ignited the independence movement. His call to arms, known as “El Grito”, is reenacted every year at midnight on the 15th with historic fanfare and cheer, and of course, lots of beer and tequila.
In addition to traditional festivities, Mexico unveiled la “Ruta 2010”, which is a series of routes that commemorates various historic movements and encourages people to drive, or bus, through Mexican history. San Miguel is part of the Freedom Route that tracks the footsteps of Miguel Hidalgo from Guanajuato to Chichuahua. The Democracy and Zapatista routes cover other areas of the country, where a series of museum and cultural exhibitions strive to educate people on the sacrifices made in the name of freedom.
Neighbor getting ready for parade
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