Christmas in Mexico: Navidad en Mexico, a resource page
Posadas, Pastorelas And Nacimientos.
Few North Americans recognize that the roots of these treasured “Christmas” traditions were active long before the birth of Christ. In fact, most evolved from pagan winter solstice rituals of the Celts, Druids, Scandinavians and indigenous groups, and the much older Jewish Festival of Lights. While the most beloved Mexican Christmas traditions are firmly based on the birth of Christ, the timing of the celebration coincides with Mexico’s ancient worship of the sun. During the nine darkest days of winter, the Aztecs celebrated the God of the Sun, pleading for his return and praising both the Sun and his virgin mother goddess.
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Arts and Culture - Index Page
Within this section we highlight some of the best Mexico has to offer in the way of artesans, writers, painters, ceramicists, cultural examples, sculptors and more. If you like what you see, contact the artists and let them know you saw it on MexConnect.
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Living, Working, Retiring in Mexico - index page
LIVING, WORKING & RETIRING IN MEXICO
A Resource Page and Forums
Living, working or retiring in Mexico is a dream for people in many parts of the world. For others, it has become a reality.
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Information for US Citizens, and others, traveling to or living in Mexico
Information for US Citizens, and others,
traveling to or living in Mexico
General Information for Residents &/or Home Owners
Taxes Here, Taxes There, Taxes Everywhe...
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This month in Mexico - index page
This Month in Mexico:
January/Enero ...
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Index to the "Mexico: Did you know?" series
Our "Mexico: Did You Know" series
offers lots of not-so-well-known but interesting facts about Mexico's contributions to the world.
Here is the list to date (most recent at the top):
Firs...
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Kyron Gallery Index Page
The artist's print has played a major role in twentieth century Mexican art. For such contemporary masters as José Luis Cuevas and Francisco Toledo, printmaking is their principal medium of artistic e...
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Know the Law in Mexico - Resource Page
2007 Immigration Update
Changes in Immigration and IMSS Requirements - June, 2006
Immigration and Inmigrado
Immigration Changes at Border Crossings an...
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Bus Services - A List of Links
ADO Bus Lines Gran Luxpop(Added: Hits: 9845 Rating: 4.87 Votes: 8) Rate It
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Cristobal Colon Buslinespop(Adde...
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Yucatan State, Mexico - Resource page
Principal articles for the State of Yucatan, Mexico
Click to interactive map of Yucatan State, Mexico
- Touring Mexico's Yucatan Ruins
- Where the Sky is Born: Living in the Land of the Maya
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Jalisco State resource page: tequila, mariachis and so much more
Cradle of the mariachi, tequila, and the Jarabe Tapatío, or Mexican hat dance, for many, the state of Jalisco is the essence of Mexico.
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