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National and Secular Holidays

Many holidays are specific to a country or region.
Spanish Song Sung to the Tune of 'Auld Lang Syne'
Sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne, this song, Adiós Scout, is used within the scouting movement as a song of farewell.
El himno nacional mexicano - The Mexican National Anthem
El himno nacional mexicano: the Mexican national anthem in Spanish, with an English translation and links for those learning Spanish.
Origins of Cinco de Mayo (in Spanish and English)
Many people mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo, a popular Mexican celebration, marks Mexico's independence. Here's the true story, in Spanish with an English translation.
Día de los muertos - Day of the Dead
In this Mexican holiday, death — or at least the memories of those who have died — is something to be celebrated.
Thanksgiving Vocabulary
Spanish vocabulary list of words related to Thanksgiving.
Él tenía un sueño - La vida de Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King has been honored throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

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