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Culture & Traditions
Culture & Traditions
The Piñata
Spanish When the first missionaries arrived in Mexico, they were faced with a very different way of life than the one they were used to. The conquest meant not only taking over territories that had recently been discovered as America, but it was also the imposition of a language, Spanish customs... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
La Adelita Mexican Revolution Song
La Adelita is one of the most famous and representative ballads of the Mexican Revolution. It was composed in honor of all the women who participated in the revolutionary war. Since then an Adelita has come to signify a woman soldier, or soldadera, as well as a brave woman. En lo alto... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
Day of the Dead El Dia de Muertos
Day of the Dead: Celebration, History & Origins From the beginning of time, man has felt the need to explain the mystery of life and death. Many civilizations and cultures have created rituals to try and give meaning to human existence. · Where do we come from?· Why does life end? · Is t... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
El Español: The History of the Spanish Language
Spanish is one of the most important languages in the world. But what exactly is language? Language emerged due to man's need to communicate with others. In prehistoric times, men communicated through very simple oral, and sometimes written, language, and made drawings... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
Traditional Mexican Sayings Popular Mexican Wisdom
Mexican proverbs or sayings are popularly known and repeated through generations. Here you will find some of the most used sayings, proverbios, with their english translation and meaning. A wealth of Mexican wisdom.Al mal tiempo, buena cara. Put a good face to the bad times. Be positive.A... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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