Editing Veracruz (section)

===Fairs and festivals===
The state is noted for its quantity and variety of festivals. The most important of these is [[Carnival]] in the city of Veracruz. This city's version of the event begins with the "burning of bad humor", which is represented in effigy. A number of kings and queens are "crowned" including categories for children but the most important is the Rey Feo (Ugly King) and the Reina del Carnaval (Queen of the Carnival). The latter is accompanies by cadets from the Naval Academy during the parade. This celebration is repeated all along the Veracruz coastline with other significant festivities taking place in [[Alvarado, Veracruz|Alvarado]], [[Coatzacoalcos]], [[San Rafael, Veracruz|San Rafael]] and [[José Cardel, Veracruz|Villa José Cardel]]. [[Minatitlán, Veracruz|Minatitlán]]'s celebration draws people from the nearby states of Oaxaca and Tabasco.<ref name="rincones23">González, p. 23</ref> [[Day of the Dead]] is celebrated in almost all of Mexico from Oct 31 to November 2 but there are local twists in the state. In some places, it is commemorated during the months of August and September. In Papantla, boards or tables are placed on rooftops, which have been adorned with flowers, plant matter and more. In Tantoyuca, it is commemorated with costumes and music, similar to Carnival.<ref name="atractcul"/>

The Christian celebration of [[Candlemas]] is fused with traditions associated with [[Chalchiuhtlicue|Chalchiuhtlicua]], the goddess of water, rivers, lakes and ocean. She was replaced by the Virgin of Candlemas, the protector of fishermen, making this celebration particularly important on the coast, especially in Tlacotalpan, where it is celebrated with much pomp. In [[Jáltipan de Morelos]], ethnic [[Nahua peoples|Nahuas]] and [[Popolucas]] dress in elaborate costumes and arrange their hair in intricate styles. In Santa María Magdalena, on July 22, bulls are set free to roam the streets. Corn harvest festivals are prominent in the Huasteca region in municipalities such as [[Chontla]], Chicontepec, and [[Ixhuatlán de Madero]]. These generally include native dances and foods based on corn.<ref name="atractcul"/><ref name="rincones23"/>