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. read more

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. read more

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. ... read more

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... read more

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 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... read more

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... read more

2007 Immigration Update Changes in Immigration and IMSS Requirements - June, 2006 Immigration and Inmigrado Immigration Changes at Border Crossings an... read more

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 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 ... read 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. read more