Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's four political national holidays
Customs and Traditions in Mexico
Articles about local customs and traditions in Mexico
Articles about local customs and traditions in Mexico
When in Mexico, Speak Spanish
Whether you plan a short visit to Mexico or to stay for longer, being able to communicate in Spanish will make a material difference to your everyday activities and experiences
Mexico’s Tipping Culture
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture. "La Propina" is appropriate in many everyday situations and this article helps you get acquainted with them
A Saying For Every Occasion
Mexico has a wide variety of sayings, maxims, or phrases —some of Mexican origin, and others evidently not— and all are supposed to convey truths that admit no argument
A Change in the Weather
"Febrero loco" refers to the changeability of the weather in the second month of the year
Kings’ Day Gifts and Kings’ Loaf Traditions in Mexico
Mexico traditionally closes out its Christmas and New Year celebrations on January 6th—"Día de Reyes"
New Year Celebrations in Mexico
There are ample opportunities to welcome-in the New Year in Mexico
The Mexican Christmas Experience
Christmas is a time when friends, family and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican
A Politically Incorrect Christmas To You Too
Mexico has always been a country to assimilate foreign things without giving up its own identity
Posadas Navideñas
"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across Mexico