Celebrating our loved ones who have passed is important for keeping their memories alive and also for grieving. Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico. It originates from the Aztecs as they believed the Goddess of Death helped their loved ones cross to the other side. When the Spanish arrived, they brought their belief …
Have you ever been curious about what life is like in another country? Let us take you and your kids on a tour of Mexico via some fun video clips. Author Janelle Diller spends her winters in Mexico and has captured some daily activities on video for you. We’ve also added some questions for you …
Monterrey is the capital of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It is a metropolitan city located about two and a half hours drive from the border with the USA. I was born and raised in Monterrey. We travel there several times a year to visit our relatives and friends. We usually spend summers …
About a week before Valentine’s Day in Mexico, vendors on the streets start offering heart-shaped balloons and all kinds of plush animals decorated with pink and red hearts. Valentine’s Day is translated as Día de San Valentín, but in Mexico, we usually refer to it as Día del Amor y la Amistad (Day of love …
Epiphany is coming up on January 6th. This holiday is largely celebrated within the Catholic church. It isn’t as familiar outside the Catholic faith. Growing up in a Protestant church, Epiphany was not observed. I actually didn’t become aware of the tradition until I was in college. However, my husband grew up Catholic. Celebrating Epiphany …
