El Día de los Santos Inocentes
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Holy Innocents Day, also known as Childermas, on December 28th is a remembrance of King Herod's decree that all male infants in Bethlehem should be killed in order to eliminate the threat to his... Read More
Holy Innocents Day, also known as Childermas, on December 28th is a remembrance of King Herod's decree that all male infants in Bethlehem should be killed in order to eliminate the threat to his throne posed by the baby Jesus, whose birth he had learned of from the three wise men. The day is also celebrated as a Mexican version of April Fool's Day, with jokes, pranks, tall tales, and elaborate hoaxes. One should greet all statements made on this day with a healthy amount of skepticism, and under no circumstances should money be lent, as tradition holds that any debts incurred on this day do not have to be honored.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Chris Sands
Cabo San Lucas Local Expert
- Holiday Attractions: "After someone has been fooled, it is traditional to say "Inocente palomita, que te dejaste engañar, sabiendo que en este día nada se debe prestar!" Translation: "Innocent little dove, you let yourself be fooled, knowing that on this day nothing should be lent!""
- Best for Holiday Attractions Because: This is a sort of Mexican version of April Fool's Day, and one of the many holidays celebrated during the Christmas season.
