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Tag Archives: Mexico
The Maya People and the prophecies
by: Carlos Quintana Everybody has something to say about today, so it was my intention to write another version about December 21st, the calendar, winter solstice, its prophecies and doomsday. I guess I am not up to it today too … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremonial sites, Culture, General Notes, Maya, People, Traditions, Unexplained
Tagged Central America, Macuspana, Mexico, Tabasco, Tortuguero
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The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
From: The Community of the Franciscans of the Renewal (based on the original account) December 9th, 1531, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Juan Diego, a recent convert to the Catholic faith, was walking to attend the early morning Mass … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremonial sites, Culture, History, Magic places, Religion
Tagged Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Day of the Dead
by La Voz de Mexico It sounds ominous to those of us from European backgrounds. Naturally we think of Halloween, the ancient Celtic festival which has come to represent the return of ghosts and goblins and a night of evil … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremonial sites, Culture, General Notes, Magic places, People, Religion, Traditions
Tagged Cancun, Mexico, Michoacan, Oaxaca
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Authentic salsa recipes
From mexicanrecipes.me The burnt salsa (salsa quemada) The roasted tomato Mexican salsa (Salsa Quemada) is characterized by a pleasant smoky or “burnt” taste because of the roasted tomatoes and chilies. It is used as a side to other dishes in … Continue reading
History and Symbolism of México’s Flag
Día de la Bandera (“Flag Day”) is a national holiday in Mexico. Flag Day is celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1937. It was established by the President of Mexico, General Lázaro Cárdenas, before the monument to General Vicente Guerrero, first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag on March 12, 1821.
When the Pledge is recited, it is customary to salute the flag with the raised arm Bellamy Salute while speaking. When the flag is being paraded, the arm is held across the chest, palm parallel to the ground. (from: Wikipedia) Continue reading
Mexico in your senses
(youtube video production: Willy Sousa)
Monarch Butterflies: Top ten facts
By: Dr. Orley R. “Chip” Taylor Director of Monarch Watch http://www.monarchwatch.org Migration Hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from eastern North America to Mexico each fall to overwinter in the high elevation oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Range … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Flora & Fauna, Planet Earth
Tagged Estado de Mexico, Mexico, Michoacan
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Popocatepetl Volcano as seen from Mexico City
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Tagged Mexico
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How not to kill your papaya tree
From Tropica Mango Rare & Exotic Fruit Nursery: There are two types of papayas, Hawaiian and Mexican. The Hawaiian varieties are the papayas commonly found in supermarkets. These pear-shaped fruit generally weigh about 1 pound and have yellow skin when … Continue reading
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Tagged Mexico
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Fruits in Mexico
By Justin Henderson in Cuponismo: Mexican Fruit Life in Mexico wouldn’t be the same without fruit. Mexican fruit is so abundant, and so tasty it’s not surprising that it has embedded its way into the very culture of the country. … Continue reading
Posted in Flora & Fauna, Gastronomy
Tagged Mexico, Nayarit, Sayulita
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Foot Prints in Mexico 