A Politically Incorrect Christmas to You Too
Mexico has always been a country to assimilate foreign things without giving up its own identity, often putting a particularly Mexican stamp on them
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Posadas Navideñas—Heart of Mexico’s Christmas Traditions
"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across Mexico
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
The History Surrounding Virgin Guadalupe and Juan Diego
December 12th, Día de Guadalupe, is one of Mexico’s most important religious events that also heralds the start of the holiday season in Mexico
Preparing for Christmas and New Year in Mexico
December is one of the busiest travel months of the year in Mexico, so forward planning makes good sense to make the most of the holiday season here
December Festivities that Celebrate Christmas in Mexico
The month of December in Mexico is characterized by traditions, color, spectacle, festivities and family gatherings that celebrate Christmas
Key Update
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 13% in 2026
Mexico implements nine consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 13% for 2026—to $315.04 pesos per work day
Mexico Newsletter —
December 2025
Christmas holiday season; Residency in 2026; (Bio)CURP; Seasonal bonuses & tips; Winter daylight; Home interiors; Overwintering; Monarch butterflies, & more...
November 20th: Anniversary of Mexico’s Revolution Day
November 20th is the anniversary of the start of the 1910 – 1917 Mexican Revolution. The date is observed on the third Monday in November
Reflections on a Decade of Shopping El Buen Fin
Over a decade after Mexico introduced its version of the ‘Black Friday’ shopping event, Foreign Native reflects on its relevance amidst increasing online sales
Los De Abajo — A Ground View of the Revolution
An insightful book that shares a portrayal of what it was like among the ragtag armies of rebels during Mexico's turbulent revolutionary period
Remembering Delivery Workers on Postman’s Day in Mexico
November 12 is "Dia del Cartero" —Postman’s Day— in Mexico. Traditionally it recognizes post service workers, although couriers should be remembered too