Three Kings Day in Mexico
Talk about pressure. Children in Mexico have not one, but three old men watching their every move to determine if they’ve been naughty or nice. Los Reyes Magos-the Magi Kings or […]
Category Archives: Holidays
New Year’s Eve Quirks from Across the Globe
The new year is upon us. So smash those dishes, grab your suitcase and stick a candle in the walnut shell! Wait…what? Whether you want to travel, line your pockets, […]
Quirky Christmas Traditions from Around the World
I am always on the look out for wacky traditions and quaint customs when I travel. Here are some Christmas quirks that I have come across while not home for the […]
Death Becomes Her: Leading Ladies of Day of the Dead
One of my favourite holidays, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a wonderfully chaotic mix of colours, emotions, and beliefs. It is a humour-filled celebration of ‘la […]
Happy World Turtle Day
Q: What does a turtle do on World Turtle Day? A: It shellebrates! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Today-May 23rd- is World Turtle Day. Sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue, the purpose […]
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, […]
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