February 2nd, or Candlemas day (we call it día de la Candelaria) is the day when we conclude with Christmas celebrations in Mexico. Candlemas falls on forty days after Jesus’s birth, and is celebrated by Catholics as the the “Feast of Purification”...

In the western Christian tradition, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6. Here in Mexico we celebrate “Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos” (Three Wise Men Day), the day when the Kings arrived bearing gifts for just born baby Jesus. This day is a traditional day...

Around October 31 and November 1, a lot of people tend to get nationalistic in Mexico regarding the difference between the celebrations of the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos) and Halloween. But what if I tell you how popular is these days to set up...

by Vickie M. Butler In the original 1939 movie version of The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, the main characters plead with the Wizard to give them a brain, a heart, courage and a home.  During the first three weekends of February, audiences for The Wizard...

The history of the Mexican people, its culture, traditions and heroes is very rich. Its hues denote the strength, bravery and courage of those who have written it. This year, in 2010, Mexico is jubilantly celebrating the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico,...

One doesn’t arrive in El Triunfo as much as you stumble upon it. Only a few blocks long and even fewer wide, on the high winding road between the gulf and the main road between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, you could be excused for missing it. A collection of...

On September 16th Mexico is celebrating memorable 200 years of independence. While the whole country is preparing for celebrations one way or the other, Los Cabos will be celebrating the Bicentennial with the revelation of Cultural Pavilion. The Pavilion is...

Dates: 1 – 7 March, 2010, Todos Santos The 7th Todos Santos Film Festival brings to Todos Santos and La Paz Latin American cinematography of great artistic and educational merit, while celebrating local and national Mexican film culture. This year the...

This tradition with Hispanic roots, is based in religion and is a celebration of life and tribute to the dead. Contrary to what many may believe, the Day of the Dead is a celebration to honor those who have passed away by preparing them an altar with their favorite...

In Mexico, as in everywhere else, a New Year signifies the opportunity to begin something new, celebrate the year that is passing and welcoming the coming one, to analyze old goals and make New Year’s resolutions and celebrate. It is common to find families...