Author Archives: Adela M Olvera
Culture & Traditions
What is the song Mexicans Sing at Soccer Games? Cielito Lindo Lyrics
Cielito Lindo is a traditional Mexican song written by Quirino Mendoza y Cortes in 1882. It is one of the most popular songs widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world as a symbol of Mexico. In recent years it has become an… Read More
Reference & History
What Do you Need to Travel to Mexico?
What documents or requirements are needed to visit Mexico? Many countries including the US, Canada, the European Union do not need a Mexican Visa to visit Mexico for up to 180 days. Your passport is required and must be… Read More
Culture & Traditions
Most Popular Mexican Nicknames
In Mexico, there are many nicknames or terms of endearment to express in a playful way our feelings toward others. Abue Short for Abuelo (a) grandparent Amor my love. Bebé baby. Cariño Sweetheart. Chaparrita (o) Short one. Chino (a) Curly one. Chirris … Read More
Culture & Traditions
Mexican Mother’s Day
The two most important celebrations in Mexico are December 12 celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe and May 10 Mother’s Day in Mexico. In a sense, both dates celebrate mothers and show the importance of mothers in the Mexican Culture. Continue reading
Myths & Legends
The Culture of the Sun
From the sun comes positive energy, and to him, “Tonathiu”, the highest honors are given in the festivals and traditions that come from the “life cycles” – the same cycles which are associated with the arrival of Spring. Continue reading
Mitos y Leyendas
La Leyenda de Xunaan y el Joven Guerrero
Cuenta la leyenda que guiados por un hombre sabio, los primeros pobladores de Bolonchen llegaron al lugar en el que encontraron nueve cenotes, o pozos creados por los dioses para recoger el agua de lluvia… Continue reading
Culture & Traditions
Cielito Lindo Lyrics Mexican Football Song
Cielito Lindo is a traditional Mexican song written by Quirino Mendoza y Cortes in 1882. It is one of the most popular songs widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world as a symbol of Mexico. In recent years it has become an… Read More
Cinco de Mayo
General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero
Spanish Cinco de Mayo Hero When “Cinco de Mayo” is mentioned in Mexico, one of the most symbolic battles in the Mexican collective unconscious immediately comes to mind: the Battle of Puebla. General Ignacio Zaragoza, with only a small army,… Read More
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
by May Herz ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! Mexicans are truly festive; any excuse gives way for a celebration! But the most important and exciting are the 16th of September, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of… Read More
Culture & Traditions
Teotihuacan: The Place where Men Become Gods
Among the hundreds of archaeological sites in Mexico, Teotihuacan is the most visited, even more than the New Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza, or the mysterious city of Monte Albán, in Oaxaca. Teotihuacan is for Mexicans… Read More
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