Mexico’s Elegant Catrinas on Parade
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture and synonymous with Day of the Dead festivities
Articles about Mexican culture and traditions
Articles about Mexican culture and traditions
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture and synonymous with Day of the Dead festivities
Mexico observes several dates throughout the year to commemorate important historical, cultural and religious events; some are national public holidays
The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
Mexico's love of The Beatles lives on—more than 50 years after the band broke-up—and their legacy continues to be kept alive here
In this final part of the series, learn how developing an awareness and understanding of Mexican culture is essential to integration and longer-term settlement
In this third part of our series, we explore how developing flexibility and patience are essential qualities to assimilate well to your lifestyle in Mexico
Personal titles are very popular in Mexico and getting acquainted with them helps to navigate the nuances of Mexican social and business culture
One way to get to know some of your neighbors and make new friends in Mexico is to keep a dog and take it on frequent sallies to the park
Foreign Native comments on some key writers, past and present, whose significant works were inspired by Mexico's alluring tapestry and its rich & varied culture
With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?
A song often played by mariachi bands, "Mexico Lindo y Querido" has become established as one of most esteemed ballads of all time