Mexican Party Foods at Christmas and Other Holidays
Mexico offers an abundance in choice of mouthwatering foods, some of which are associated with certain holidays, and especially with Christmas
Foreign Native
Foreign Native shares insights, observations, and commentary about Mexican life, its culture and traditions
Foreign Native shares insights, observations, and commentary about Mexican life, its culture and traditions
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
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
Business Etiquette: This Title is Better than No Title
Personal titles are very popular in Mexico and getting acquainted with them helps to navigate the nuances of Mexican social and business culture
The Flight of the Eagle: Soccer Matches at the Aztec Stadium
A visit to Mexico City could well be graced with a visit to the famous Aztec Stadium, in the south of the city, to watch a soccer match
Non-Tobacco Alternatives in Mexico for Smoking Quitters
Nicotine pouches have begun appearing at convenience stores in Mexico, offering ex-smokers and those trying to quit a non-tobacco alternative
Mexico Abandons Seasonal Clock-Time Changes
The Mexican Senate approved a change in the law that eliminates the practice of “springing forward” and “falling back” each year
Mexico Introduces Redesigned $20-peso Bill and New Coins
Mexico's bank has introduced a colorful new $20-peso banknote that commemorates Mexico's independence, and also minted new coins for spenders and collectors
The Changing Faces on Mexico’s Colorful Banknotes
As the Bank of Mexico nears completion of its current round of banknote design upgrades, Foreign Native comments on the latest reshuffle of historical figures gracing the bills
Would You Like a Bag for That?
Foreign Native considers regulations which ban use of plastic bags in Mexico City's shops and other trends which seek to showcase green and healthy credentials
A Handmade Victim of the Modern Age?
Observations about the effect of modern shopping habits on traditional street markets
The Gatherer’s City of Choice
In Mexico, there are plenty of opportunities to test the dilemma of the author of Tortilla Flat
