When was the tortilla invented, and what is the story that follows it?
There is a lot of history intertwined with the invention of the tortilla. The tortilla is a type of annular-shaped flatbread primarily made of corn. […]
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¡Feliz Año Nuevo! How to Celebrate the New Year Mexican Style
How is the New Year celebrated in Mexico? What makes it different and special? Some of the festivities are very similar to those in Canada and the US, but many are surprisingly different. Let’s find out!
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How do Mexicans Celebrate Christmas?
How do Mexicans Celebrate Christmas? Christmas is truly a wonderful time of the year in Mexico with a blend of long-established traditions and newer traditions from the United States, such as the Christmas tree which has soared in popularity in recent years.
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Mexican Cuisine: A Treasure for All Humanity
Ah Mexican food! We all love it, whether we are enjoying a taco or an enchilada at our favourite local Mexican restaurant. But did you know that Mexican cuisine is actually an international treasure? In fact, it was inscribed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
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Mexico’s Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know
The Día de los Muertos – as it known in Mexico – is a celebration where people keep alive the memory of the deceased, reuniting in spirit both the living and the dead. It is recognized by UNESCO since 2008 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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5 Reasons Why Children Should Learn Spanish
As parents, we all want our children to do well in life. What can we do to increase their chances of success? Learn Spanish of course!
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Learning Spanish for Business Executives
So you’re a busy Executive and you want to expand your business opportunities in Latin America? Knowing Spanish is a must when dealing with Spanish-speaking countries, and is the #1 language to learn for Business Executives.
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Modernising Education for Spanish
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, recently discussed his befuddlement at the lack of modernization in the modern education system. He is astounded that largely the […]
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El Español en el Mundo (Spanish in the World)
A recent infograph report released on Exteriores takes a look at the use of Spanish in the world; how many speak it, it’s popularity and more. Quite possibly, […]
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What Will Be the Future of Spanish in the US?
The future of Spanish in the US may still be unknown, but it certainly is a topic of discussion. Scholars from the University of Harvard […]
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