Celebrate the New Year Auténtico Mexican Style! This New Year’s Eve, instead watching the ball drop in Times Square while fumbling through the few lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne” that you actually know, why not try something new? Break away from routine this year and sneak a few of these New Years Eve traditions in Mexico into your festivities.
Did you know that Mexico has some unique holidays and observances we don’t recognize here in the United States? There are the more well-known ones, such as “Day of The Dead” and “Cinco De Mayo,” but have you ever heard of Postman’s Day? This is a very unique holiday that is distinct to Mexico, with a rich and interesting history. …
Mexico is a beautiful and unique country, its culture spanning much wider than the typical bits and pieces we see on vacation! Mexico’s rich history has created a varied, and fascinating, culture, more so than you probably realize. Here are 7 interesting facts about Mexico you may not already know!
Most of Mexico’s traditional recipes involve cheese of some kind, be it sliced, grated, crumbled or melted. But what makes Mexican cheese, well, Mexican? And how is Mexican cheese different? Read on to find out!
Authentic Mexican food has not changed a whole lot over the years. For centuries, Mayans lived exclusively off the land, sustaining themselves primarily with fruits and vegetables, peppers, beans, corn and chocolate, as well as chicken, turkey and duck. They perfected the combinations of these ingredients to create a food culture unlike any other around the world. Unfortunately, in …
Like weddings in any culture, Mexican weddings are a happy time with family and friends to celebrate the union of the bride and groom. Some unique traditions and customs exist in Mexican culture when it comes to wedding celebrations. In fact, these are some of the most enjoyable parts of the event. Today we are talking about the food and …
Mexican Chili Peppers are the fundamental ingredients in most Mexican Dishes. Believe it or not, over 100 different chili varieties are used in Mexican cooking; the Chili used is often what defines the dish.
While the surf culture may not be as well-known as Hawaii or Australia, Mexico has some of the most exciting surfing spots in the world. The surf potential there is enormous, and can be experienced year ‘round. The water temperature is great, the beach breaks are world-class, and it is definitely more budget-friendly than some of its more famous counterparts.
While many of us associate a Mexican feast with tacos, burritos, enchiladas and tostadas, there are many other traditional authentic Mexican dishes worth trying. One of those is Pozole. Mexican Pozole is a delicious, hearty and flavorful meal that has been enjoyed for centuries. And it’s time you gave it a try!
Within each society lies a distinct set of family traditions, values, and roles. When it comes to Mexican culture, family dynamics are deeply rooted in a foundation of unity and core values. Interestingly, the crude divorce rate in Mexico is the 4th lowest in the world, according to the OECD Family Database.
