Lorena Vazquez feels Mexicans and Americans are similar in their ways of being romantic, but Mexicans are more romantic. There are many points of similarities about romance between the United States and Mexico in the areas of special dinners, gifts, and music. A special dinner is considered romantic in both Mexico and in the United … Read more
In Mexico during the early morning hours of May 10 it is a tradition that many people go to serenade their moms. Either they hire a trio or a mariachi band or they meet with several people to go to sing to their moms. It is customary to have festivals for mothers in schools, where … Read more
Among the most expected holiday by children’s is theThree Kings Day. This celebration takes place on January 6. On the eve of that day, children put their shoes under the Christmas tree. Then the children go to sleep and the next morning when they wake up, there are presents for them, mostly toys and clothes. … Read more
Every year for more than a hundred years, the vegetable and flower gardeners in Oaxaca, Mexico have participated in the Noche de Rabanos (Night of the Radishes). This is a traditional festival that is celebrated in Oaxaca on the evening of December 23. The Noche de Rabanos was first celebrated in the Mercado de la … Read more
Abraham Nieto tell us about a superstition from his country about what a woman should do if she wants to find a boyfriend. In Mexico, many women think that if they want to find a boyfriend, they must buy a stamp or statue of San Antonio. After they buy the stamp or stature, they need … Read more
The Balero is a traditional Mexican toy. It is a kind of cup and ball toy that children liked to play with in the past. Traditional Baleros were made of wood and were very colorful. This toy has two parts: one part is a wooden stick that is a handle. The other part is like a cup. … Read more
Maura Azucena Sanchez Lopez from Mexico Piedra, Papel, o tijeras is a fun game for young children. It is usually played by two children who are six years old or older, but it can also be played by three players What you need You don’t need anything special to play this game. Children use their hands … Read more
Imelda Concepcion Lopez Lopez from Mexico La Gallinita Ciega (The Blind Hen) is a very popular children’s game in Mexico. It’s played outdoors because it is a very active game. Number of players Three or more players are needed to play this game. What you need to play You don’t need anything special to play … Read more
Lizbeth Trujillo Ramos from Mexico Yoyos are popular toys around the world, and children in Mexico like to play with them, too. This toy is made of two round parts that are the same size. A short stick connects the two parts. A string about one meter long is wound around the stick. There is a … Read more
Adriana Guadalupe Lucero Arrendondo from Mexico El Patio de Mi Casa, is a traditional children’s game in Mexico. You need four or more players to play this game. It is good game for very young children who are four to eight years old. The game is played outdoors, and you don’t need anything special to play … Read more