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Sep 7, 2021
Why Do Mexicans Eat Grapes on New Year’s Eve?
If you've been to a New Year's party in Mexico, then you might have seen people eating grapes on New Year's Eve in Mexico. You have likely wondered, Why do Mexicans eat grapes on New Year's Eve? In this article, you'll learn the history of this unique tradition. Don't be a clueless expat, click here to learn more!
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Sep 7, 2021
What Are Tamales?
If you've wondered what are tamales then this article is for you. Discover the rich history of tamales that spans 10,000 years! Also, see what tamales are like in other countries outside of Mexico in this fascinating article. Click here to learn more!
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Sep 7, 2021
Quesadillas Without Cheese?!? – Quesadillas Don’t Always Have Cheese in Central Mexico
Quesadillas without cheese?!? In this article, you will learn about the controversy surrounding the term quesadillas. Quesadillas don't always have cheese in Central Mexico. Learn about the history of this interesting phenomenon, and the cultural clash that has grown around this. Click here to learn more.
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Sep 7, 2021
What Are Posadas? – Instantly Learn About Las Posadas for Christmas in Mexico
Have you wondered: what are posadas? Discover this rich tradition during Christmas in Mexico. Learn everything you need to know, including how to sing the songs, what to expect, and how these unique celebrations came about! Don't be caught unprepared for las posadas this year. Click here to learn more!
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Sep 7, 2021
People of Mexican History: Porfirio Díaz
He ruled Mexico with an iron hand for 30 years, and it would take a revolution to get him out of power. However, was he the despot history makes him out to be? Hear both sides of the argument. Learn about one of the most famous figures in Mexican history: Porfirio Diaz. Click here to learn all about this!
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Sep 7, 2021
Mexico in WW2: An Overlooked Contribution
In this article, you'll learn about the role of Mexico in WW2. Discover Mexico's vital contribution to the war effort, the heroes who fought in the war, and what Mexico was like before, during, and after the war. Also, learn how the programs enacted has a lasting effect on US-Mexico relations. Click here to learn more!
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Sep 7, 2021
How Raising Minimum Wage in Mexico Can Affect You
Did you know that they are raising minimum wage in Mexico? In this article you'll learn about how this wage increase came about, whether it will affect inflation rates, and how this could affect the lives of American expats for better and worse. Click here to learn more!
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Aug 31, 2021
Regional Cuisines of Mexico
When it comes to Mexican food, there is such an astounding variety of dishes that it becomes difficult to make heads or tails of it. Therefore, all of us at Expat Insurance thought it might be helpful to write an article on the different regional cuisines of Mexico. Here, we’ll break Mexico into seven separate regions—each with its own distinct approach to Mexican cuisine. In this guide, we’ll give a very brief overview of the culture and geography of all seven of those regions, and then we will cover some of the ingredients and dishes that each is famous for.
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Aug 27, 2021
What Is Día de Tu Santo?
In many Latin American countries, and also some European countries with strong Catholic ties (Eastern Orthodox Christianity also celebrates a name day), people often celebrate el día de tu santo. In Spanish, they are also called onomásticos. In English, it’s known as your “Name Day”.
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Aug 20, 2021
What Is a Colectivo in Mexico
Colectivos are very reasonably priced shuttles. They range in quality and price, but they are mostly a way for locals to get around on a tight budget. You often grab them by the side of the road. There may be a discernible bus stop; there might not. Sometimes you just have to flag them down; other times, you grab them at a bus station or a designated bus stop in a plaza somewhere.
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Aug 13, 2021
Northern Mexico vs. Southern Mexico
Mexico is a vast country, and if you had to divide it into grand chunks, you could likely separate it into Northern Mexico, Southern Mexico, and the Yucatan Peninsula, which for several reasons remains anomalous in the scheme of Mexican culture—the subject of which would make an entire article in itself. (In a nutshell, the Yucatan Peninsula is predominantly Mayan while the rest of Mexico is not.)
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Aug 9, 2021
Milk in Mexico
A popular misconception is that this is not real cow’s milk. We can assure you that, yes, the room-temperature milk in Mexico is cow’s milk. Often Americans think that this is powdered milk mixed with water and therefore this enables it to be shelved instead of having to be refrigerated. However, this is not true.
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