If you travel to Mexico during the holidays, you may hear the word Kermes. A Kermes is a celebration in Mexico that is very similar to a holiday festival. Kermes are festive events that include games, tasty foods, and fun booths. The first Kermes celebration occurred in the fourteenth century in Brussels but is very common today in Mexico.
In 2025, you will find different types of organizations like schools and churches sometimes host kermes as a way to raise money for various causes, too. If you’d like to vacation in Mexico this holiday season, contact us at the Villa Group Resorts.
We have 10 luxurious family-friendly resorts in Mexico’s most popular beach destinations including Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Cancun, Riviera Nayarit, and Islands of Loreto. We also have an exclusive vacation club for qualified travelers who want to regularly vacation with us. Meanwhile, read more below about Mexican Kermes.
What Are Holiday Kermes in Mexico?
In Mexico, Kermes events are usually held during the winter holiday months of November and December. With the holidays just a few weeks away, you may even be able to attend a Kermes in person if you plan to vacation in Mexico soon. A kermes is a fun celebration similar to a carnival that is usually held outdoors with a variety of booths that contain yummy foods, drinks, sweets, snacks, and games.
In terms of foods, you will likely find churros, which is a delicious deep-fried pastry sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Elotes are another popular food found at Kermes which is corn kernels in a cup topped with mayonnaise or cream, sprinkled with fresh cheese and chili powder, too.
Some of the most common dishes found at kermes across Mexico include tasty enchiladas, tacos, tamales, menudo, mole, pozole, and more.
Games to Play
Next, kermes are a time for family-friendly fun and also an opportunity to raise money. Oftentimes, tickets are sold that can be redeemed to play games or buy food and drinks. Some of the different types of games at Mexican Kermes include marbles or canicas, loteria, fishing, balloon popping, and horse races.
Sometimes, Kermes will have a pretend marriage booth where people can pretend they are getting married and take funny pictures celebrating the imaginary wedding. In addition to fun games and refreshments, there is often live music and traditional folkloric dancing, too. Without a doubt, everyone of all ages will enjoy attending Kermes in Mexico, which has so many fun things to see and do.
Get to Know Villa Group Resorts
If you want to have the best accommodations for your vacation to Mexico, contact us at the Villa Group. We have nearly 40 years of proven experience in the tourism industry, and travelers love our comfortable beachfront accommodations and luxurious amenities. Also, our onsite staff is already available to assist resort guests and club members so that their vacation is simply fabulous.
To learn more about Villa Group’s vacation club, sign up to attend a timeshare presentation. Members prepay for future travel at locked-in rates and always have fabulous vacations. Also, our unique Beachfront Rewards program allows members to earn Awards Credits each time they refer a friend or family member to join.
Then, Beachfront Rewards credits can be used to upgrade accommodations and get pampered at our award-winning spa or at onsite restaurants.
If you want to start planning a vacation to Mexico, contact us at the Villa Group Resorts today. We have special deals on all-inclusive travel packages so you can vacation in style and stay on budget, too. Right now, we have 10 spectacular resorts that have luxurious beachfront suites and world-class amenities including multiple pools, jacuzzis, a spa, delicious onsite restaurants, room service, and resort activities.
Also, we have an exclusive vacation club membership for qualified travelers who want to regularly vacation in Mexico. Also known as timeshare ownership, our club members save money on vacation expenses over time and have the guarantee they will always be satisfied with their vacation experience.
Why not book your stay and surprise your family with a dream vacation to Mexico this winter? Who knows, maybe you can even attend an authentic Mexican Kermes in person during your stay, too?
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