September 16 marks the anniversary of independence for Los Estados Unidos de México. Every year, celebrations begin on the night of September 15, when hundreds of thousands gather in the Zócalo at the Plaza de…
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26+ Hispanic Heritage Month Ideas, Resources and Activities
Looking for Hispanic Heritage Month ideas to celebrate the occasion? Read on! But first, what is Hispanic Heritage Month all about and why is it observed? Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October…
Friday Canción: Cinco de Mayo Songs
Hola, Otra vez es viernes. And it’s also almost May 5th once again. You remember the significance of Cinco de Mayo, right? It was the day in 1862 when a small, armed Mexican battalion faced…
Spanish Lesson 16: Christmas Greetings in Spanish
Hola mis amigos. You already know how to wish someone Merry Christmas in Spanish…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Â !Feliz Navidad! But perhaps you’d like to say a little more to your Spanish speaking friend or family…
Día de las Velitas and other Christmas Traditions in Colombia
On the night of December 7, every year in Colombia, across towns, cities and country-sides, people go into the streets filling them with light millions of candles, in fact. This is how they celebrate the…
FRIDAY CANCIÓN: Christmas Songs in Spanish
Hola mis amigos. Es viernes de nuevo. Welcome back to my Friday Canción feature. Christmas music is another fun part of the season. Today’s Friday Canción celebrates some fun Spanish language Christmas songs. I’m sure…
DÃa de los Muertos – Nov 2
While many around the world celebrated Halloween on Wednesday (Oct 31), in Mexico and (by people of Mexican heritage throughout the world) a different but somewhat related festival takes place today: DÃa de los Muertos….
How did Mexico win its independence?
Mexican Independence Day celebrations begin at 11:00 p.m. on the night of September 15. The sitting President of Mexico reenacts the Grito de Dolores from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City. The…
FIFA World Cup 2018 Begins Today!!! Who are you supporting?
The football madness begins today! Welcome World Cup 2018!!! I’m so excited!   As I mentioned in an earlier post about World Cup songs, I may not be the biggest sports fan but…
Happy Brother’s Day!
It’s May 24th, Brother’s Day. Today you can celebrate your male sibling(s) and the wonderful bond that you share. Brother’s Day honours brothers and their contributions to each and every one of their…