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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.
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!)”.
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?
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!
Charm and Adventure in San Luis Potosí!
Dreaming of a romantic colonial city but also wanting to get out in nature? We know the feeling, so we’ve gathered our “traveling agent” efforts to bring you a travel guide through San Luis Potosí and La Huasteca Potosina!
September 16th, Mexican Independence Day!
A brief summary of the history behind September 16th, when Mexico commemorates its independence from Spain and how Mexicans get ready for their biggest and most patriotic celebrations: La noche del Grito.
