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Highlight of Talent: Shadow Boxes or Nichos Mexicanos

Highlight of Talent: Shadow Boxes or Nichos Mexicanos

Learn all about the work of art that are shadow boxes, known in Spanish as nichos, vitrinas, or retablos, as well as the history of the talented hands who make them in Casa Calavera, a workshop in Puebla, Mexico.
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Take me to San Miguel de Allende!

Take me to San Miguel de Allende!

San Miguel de Allende… the magical colonial town that is so reflective of Mexican culture. This piece highlights some ideas to visit the magnificent city of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

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Chapurrado: Healthy and Delicious Mexican Chocolate Drink

Chapurrado: Healthy and Delicious Mexican Chocolate Drink

Many Mexicans, love to enjoy a nice cup of champurrado around the holidays when the weather tends to get colder. Join us in this piece where we highlight the origins of this special drink and a simple recipe for all to enjoy
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Día de los Reyes Magos: Celebrations in Mexico

Día de los Reyes Magos: Celebrations in Mexico

For some, December celebrations have already ended after New Year’s Eve. However, in Mexico the celebration continues until January 6, known as Día de los Reyes Magos or Three Kings Day.
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New Year's Eve Traditions in Mexico

New Year's Eve Traditions in Mexico

For Mexicans the New Year is surrounded by rituals to attract luck, love, prosperity and, to wish for better things in the new year. Join us for a list of the unique rites and customs that people in Mexico perform on New Year's Eve.
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The Sweetest Treat: Mexican Wedding Cookie (Besitos de Nuez)

The Sweetest Treat: Mexican Wedding Cookie (Besitos de Nuez)

This is an easy, egg-free, and delicious recipe for a sweet treat that is everywhere in Mexico during the holidays: Besitos de Nuez, also known as Mexican wedding cookies. These sugar-coated, crunchy, nut-filled cookies make for the perfect gift!
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Historia de la virgen de Guadalupe

Mexican Identity: La Virgen de Guadalupe, The Patron Saint of Mexico

As we approach La Virgen de Guadalupe's celebration, held on December 12, we would like to share the roots, significance, and the historical, social, and cultural impact that La Virgen de Guadalupe has in Mexico.
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November 20th, 1910: Day of The Mexican Revolution

November 20th, 1910: Day of The Mexican Revolution

On November 20th, the anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution is celebrated, one of the movements that forever marked the history of Mexico. Join us as we share a brief summary of the important date that is celebrated on this day.
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Guanajuato City, never ending charm!

Guanajuato City, never ending charm!

Guanajuato City offers it all: singing along in callejoneadas with legends like the Callejón del Beso, to cultural festivals like the Cervantino, to scary mummies, you will love exploring this magical, culture-filled town!
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The Beauty of Traditional Mexican Folk Dances

The Beauty of Traditional Mexican Folk Dances

Get moving with us as we go over a short list of five traditional dances from Mexico, highlighting the spectacular beauty behind their traditions, costumes, representations, rhythm, history, and meaning.
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Día de Muertos in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

Día de Muertos in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

One of Mexico’s favorites, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, holds Día de Muertos traditions that are world-renowned and today we invite you to join us in highlighting this magical town during these special celebrations.
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how it's made papel picado dia de muertos

How it's Made: Papel Picado

If there is something that characterizes Day of the Dead festivities, it definitely  would be the presence of papel picado everywhere. Between sugar skulls, candles, Cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, colors, pan de muerto, food, and more, Mexicans celebrate their dead and honor their lives with color all around in Día de los Muertos. This tradition has become a complete sensation, crossing borders across the world where Día de Muertos gains its recognition as one of Mexico’s most important and authentic traditions.

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la leyenda de la llorona, who is la llorona

La Leyenda de La Llorona, The Weeping Woman.

One of the most common scary folktales from Mexico: La Leyenda de la Llorona (The Weeping Woman). Every town of Mexico has testimonies of a ghostly woman who roams the streets every night weeping for the loss of their children, screaming over and over “¡ay, mis hijos! (Oh, my children!)”. 
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traditional Elements of an ofrenda

Elements of an ofrenda: Welcoming our loved ones from Mictlán

Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s most famous holidays and traditions. This blog highlights the essential elements that go in ofrendas, allowing the opportunity to explain what it all means and the reason behind the beauty behind ofrendas! Ready to try creating your own?
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On the Menu: Sopa Azteca, or Sopa de Tortilla

On the Menu: Sopa Azteca, or Sopa de Tortilla

We are thrilled to highlight a favorite of ours that is not entirely reserved for fall as, the same as our mamás, we enjoy it all year round: Authentic Sopa Azteca, or Sopa de Tortilla!
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