Though the vast majority of Mexicans consider themselves Catholic, the long Easter weekend isn't a religious time. Rather, Mexicans head for the beach, Disney World, anywhere out of town. Or out of the house: driving along the main park Easter Sunday afternoon, I saw what looked like half of Juarez picnicking. Even though the park was packed. Even though some people had to take spots on the busy road. I guess that two national holidays -- Holy Thursday and Holy Friday -- are too tempting to spend at home.

One strange thing about Easter here, though: kids were out of school the week before, the week after, and there are still some playing in the neighborhood during the weekday...

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