Why I Celebrate both Halloween and Día de los Muertos
I love fall! Fall season transports me back to the times of struggle and change in my life, either because…
Indigenous Peoples of Mexico
Three Kings’ Day Celebration in San Luis Potosí
A year from today, on January 6, 2020 my family and I had the opportunity to spend el Día de…
The Delicious Foods I ate in San Luis Potosí during Christmas – Part II
This blog post is a continuation of my recent blog post The Delicious Foods I ate in San Luis Potosí…
The Delicious Foods I ate in San Luis Potosí during Christmas – Part I
This past Christmas my family and I had the opportunity to visit my birthplace, San Luis Potosí. We visited many…
The Guachichiles and Cerro de San Pedro
My family and I recently came back from spending Christmas in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. During that trip we visited…
A Detailed Account of my Trip to Xilitla
As I find myself enjoying the aroma of a freshly-pressed cup of coffee from Xilitla, I am reminiscing about my…
Zacahuil – An ancient culinary tradition started by the Ancient Aztecs, still practiced today
One of the reasons many domestic travelers visit the Huastec Region of Mexico is to enjoy the delicious ethnic…
The Amazing Journey of the Pumpkin and its Origins
The versatile and resilient pumpkin has been through an amazing journey, one that is not often emphasized. Without pumpkins Halloween…
How Lila Downs is changing the perception of indigenous women
Growing up in Mexico without an indigenous woman role model meant I didn’t see women of indigenous descent who were…
Cinco de Mayo – Commemorating Mexico’s victory against French Imperialism
Perhaps one of the most celebrated adopted holidays in the United States and one that is often misunderstood is the…
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