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 ...
Carry on the Tradition: Stage Your Own Pastorela
Read it in Spanish by Angelica Galicia Writing and staging a pastorela is a highly entertaining activity, and because of this, almost every Mexican school produces one with ...
Tequila The Landscape, History & Taste of Mexico
Spanish The Essence of Tequila Tequila is the national drink of Mexico and is certainly one of the most popular spirit beverages in the world. ...
Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls are one of the most popular and iconic symbols of the Day of the Dead Celebration. When the Day of the Dead festivities ...
Teaching in Mexico : Christmas in Mexico
Christmas in Mexico -- my first year in the country, I thought that was an oxymoron. How could it ever feel like Christmas here without snow ...
Semana Santa in Mexico Cultural Articles
Semana Santa Easter in Mexico In just one day, more than a million visitors come to a small district to watch a 150-year-old tradition. What ...
El Día de la Raza
Every October 12 Mexicans celebrate El Día de la Raza, the Day of the Race instead of Columbus Days due to the controversies surrounding this historical figure. Many Spanish-speaking countries and communities don't honor Columbus day and also celebrate El Día de la Raza.
Mexican Independence Facts
1. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated every September 16. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. 2. The Mexican Independence war begun on September 16, ...
Jose Guadalupe Posada: Creator of La Catrina
José Guadalupe Posada, an ingenious and original artist, lived during one of the most turbulent times in Mexico. He knew how to capture the ...
Commemoration of the Mexican Revolution
On November 20, 2011 Mexico celebrated the Centennial Anniversary of its Revolution. On this date, in the year 1910 the revolutionary war to overthrow the ...
