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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)”.
