Summary
By Jerry A. Padilla
The oldest and original fiesta here was, and is, the Sept. 30 San Geronimo Feast Day at Taos Pueblo. For generations it was the most important fiesta or feast day observance in the county, going back probably as religious and cultural observance before the trade fairs of the late 17th century.See the full content of this document
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Fiestas Began During Great Depression
Traditionally, Taos Pueblo Indians would come to Don Fernando de Taos on Sept. 29 and celebrate together with town residents, friends, compadres, comadres and visitors. On the 30th, the actual Feast of San Geronimo (St. Jerome), townspeople and those from surrounding villages w...
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