Migration of the Mariposas
Did you know that birds aren’t the only creatures that fly south for the winter? Monarch butterflies—up to 300 million each year—migrate up to 3,000 […]
Mexico
Let’s Celebrate: el Día de la Independencia
Parades, rodeos, and civic ceremonies mark the official celebration of Independence Day on September 16, but the festivities begin the night before as people gather […]
Let’s celebrate: el Día de los Muertos
In joyful celebration of the continuity of life, Mexicans observe el Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, each November 1 and 2. […]
Let’s Celebrate: el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
According to Catholic accounts, on December 12, 1531, a young man from Tepeyac named Juan Diego was walking on a hill when the Virgin Mary […]
Let’s Celebrate: Las Posadas
Christmas festivities in Mexico begin with Las Posadas, a celebration signifying the Virgin Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging as they traveled to Bethlehem. Each […]
The History of the Piñata
The classic piñata is actually a pottery jar that has been filled with fruit, candy, and gifts, and is brightly decorated with ribbon and paper […]