Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual
Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico
Customs and Traditions in Mexico
Articles about local customs and traditions in Mexico
Articles about local customs and traditions in Mexico
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
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
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
Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay
You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now
Discovering Mexico’s Annual Public Holidays
Mexico observes several dates throughout the year to commemorate important historical, cultural and religious events; some are national public holidays
Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
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
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
Las Mañanitas: Mexico’s Gift to Birthdays
It takes the occasion of an anniversary for most people who are not familiar with Mexico to come across "Las Mañanitas" — the country's official birthday song
Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead
An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes
Mi Calaverita: Mexico’s Trick or Treat Traditions
This article describes how Mexico has assimilated the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating into its Day of the Dead traditions