Celebrating the Holidays
Mexican traditions and festivities
Mexico is predominantly a Catholic country, although every possible religion is very likely represented here… Mexico has many of the same Christmas traditions found the world over in Judeo-Christian countries, but like all places they have their own versions and regional differences, with unique customs particular to Mexico. Independent of religious celebration, the holidays in...
Top 10 Mexican Holiday Dishes
The holidays are different for everyone. Some like to make their home the center of the festivities and some like to be a guest. Many of our readers visit Zihuatanejo to get away from it all and enjoy the Mexican ways of celebrating amongst the sun and the sand. As for me, I have spent...
Ruta 2010
If you have travelled the roads of Mexico recently, it is likely you have encountered signs that say, RUTA 2010… What does it mean? In 2010, Mexico will be celebrating the bicentenary of their National Independence and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution. To celebrate this, the Government has chosen six historical routes to commemorate...
A Brief History of Independence & Revolution
The Mexican Revolution of 1910, remains one of a kind in 100 years of social uprising and anti-colonial struggle… The year 2010, marks the 200-year anniversary of the beginning of Mexico’s fight for Independence from Spain and the 100-year anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, making it a very big year to celebrate,...