‘B’ is for Brujas…Martes de Brujas
Most often used to refer to a witch in Spanish, the word ‘bruja’ has another less common meaning: it is also the name of an old-fashioned wick-style lamp, made from […]
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Dia de la Samaritana in Oaxaca
Dia de la Samaritana (Good Samaritan’s Day) in Oaxaca, Mexico is a special day within the Lenten period where free ‘aguas’ are handed out on the main walking street. Mexican ‘aguas’, […]
Festival ‘Our Lord of the Conquest’ in San Miguel de Allende
Celebrations for ‘El Señor de La Conquista’ (The Lord of the Conquest) fill the Jardin Principal of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with hundreds of colourful ‘conchero’ or ‘Chichimeca’ dancers […]
Walking on Eggshells in San Miguel de Allende: Dia de los Cascarones
If you are one of those fussy people who don’t like getting eggs smashed on your head, you’d best stay clear of the Jardin Principal in San Miguel de Allende, […]
Happy 14th of the Month Day: South Korea’s Unofficial Love Holidays
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is an unstoppable holiday that long ago seduced its way into the customs of many western countries. Somewhat more recently, Cupid set his […]
-Just Picture it-Dia de la Candelaria: Dressing Baby Jesus
February 2nd is Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemas) in Mexico. Infant size images of the Baby Jesus are dressed in a variety of outfits and then taken to cathedrals to […]
Chinese New Year: Common Superstitions and Taboos
If you have been less than successful with your New Year’s resolutions, have no fear: The Chinese New Year coming up is the perfect excuse to re-set them. While you […]
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Year of the Horse
If you have been less than successful with your New Year’s resolutions, have no fear: The Chinese New Year coming up is the perfect excuse to re-set them. The traditions […]
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