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Category Archives: Holidays

Three Kings Day in Mexico

January 5, 2015by gypsy shutterbug 2 Comments

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 […]

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Christmas, Festivals and Events, Holidays, Mexico, Traditions and Customs

New Year’s Eve Quirks from Across the Globe

December 29, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

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, […]

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Denmark, Holidays, Mexico, offbeat travel, South Korea, Spain, Traditions and Customs

Quirky Christmas Traditions from Around the World

December 23, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

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 […]

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Christmas, Denmark, Festivals and Events, Holidays, Mexico, offbeat travel, Spain, Tee Hee, Traditions and Customs

Death Becomes Her: Leading Ladies of Day of the Dead

October 21, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

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 […]

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Blogging, Festivals and Events, Holidays, Mexico, offbeat travel

Happy World Turtle Day

May 23, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 1 Comment

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 […]

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Grain of Sand, Holidays

Dia de la Samaritana in Oaxaca

March 28, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 4 Comments

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’, […]

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Festivals and Events, Holidays, Mexico, Traditions and Customs

Festival ‘Our Lord of the Conquest’ in San Miguel de Allende

March 8, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

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 […]

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Festivals and Events, Holidays, Just Picture It, Mexico

Walking on Eggshells in San Miguel de Allende: Dia de los Cascarones

March 2, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 5 Comments

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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Festivals and Events, Holidays, Mexico, Traditions and Customs

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