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Culture & Traditions
Culture & Traditions
The Legend of Popocatepetl & Iztaccíhuatl A Love Story
The view that adorns the world’s largest city – Mexico City – is enhanced by the majesty of two of the highest volcanoes in the hemisphere: Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The presence of these enormous millenary volcanoes has been of great significance for the different societies that h... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
10 Most Popular Last & First Names
In Mexico both the father's and mother's last name are used as a person's last name. So a person might be named Pedro Ramírez López. Pedro (first name) Ramírez (Father's last name) López (mother's last name) . All of their official documents such as birth certificate, passport... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
The Carnivals of Mexico
Life is a carnival and we must keep singing... by Oscar Guzmán One of the most important times of the Catholic calendar is almost upon us: Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Catholics begin to prepare for the Easter celebration with prayers, small sacrifices of our favorite things , and persona... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
Flan Spanish Custard
The word Flan comes from the old French flaon, which means custard. The history of Mexico's famous dessert goes back to ancient Rome, where domesticated chicken produced too many eggs which then were used to make custard. The Spaniards, when they conquered what is now Mexico, introduce... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
Alebrijes: Oaxacan Wood Carvings
The artistic process and techniques used in the creation of these captivating wooden Alebrijes. Alebrijes are carved wooden figures created by Oaxacan artisans. They have become so popular that even the world’s most respected Spanish language authority, the La Real Academia de la Lengua Esp... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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