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‘J’ is for Jesus’ mom..and chia pets?? -Just Picture it-

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Interested to know what the connection is between the Virgin Mary and chia pets? Click on over to my article on Mexconnect to find out.

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Festivals and Events, Mexico, Oaxaca, Traditions and Customs

‘I’ is for Inuksuk

April 11, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

An Inuksuk (or ᐃᓄᒃᓱᒃ in the Inuktitut script) is a man-made stone landmark made by the piling of a series of large unworked rocks. Pronounced ‘in-ook-shook’ and spelled with the […]

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Canada, Traditions and Customs

‘D’ is for Danzón

April 4, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 4 Comments

Taking its first steps in Cuba, Danzón is the Mulatto offspring of European and African dance influences. With English, Spanish and Haitian roots, it is a subtle blend of precision […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Mexico, Oaxaca, Traditions and Customs

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

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

-Just Picture it-Dia de la Candelaria: Dressing Baby Jesus

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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 […]

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Festivals and Events, Mexico, Traditions and Customs

K is for… Kappa Advisory!

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Fukuoka, Japan. This is a warning sign for ‘Kappa’; a water goblin of sorts, that I came across in Fukuoka, Japan. It is rumored to inhabit rivers, lakes and other […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Funny Signs, Japan, Tee Hee, Traditions and Customs

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