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Hummingbirds and their Significance in Mexican Culture
Hummingbirds have been significant in the Mexican culture since the Aztec empire. The hummingbird represents the powerful sun god Huitzilopochtli i...
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Looking for Love with Saint Anthony
Legend has it that San Antonio, also known as Saint Anthony of Padua, is a true miracle worker. He is the patron saint of lost items, but is also t...
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Google Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Panamanian Nurse
Google Doodle kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
honoring Panamanian-American nurse, Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde. She founded the National Associ...
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Google Doodle Honors Mexican Alebrije Artisan Pedro Linares Lopez
This Google Doodle honors Mexican artisan Pedro Linares Lopez, creator of the papier-mâché alebrijes, unique sculptures from Mexico's folk art trad...
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All about Frida: 10 Interesting Facts
Frida Kahlo is, without a doubt, the most popular Mexican artist in the world. Here are 10 fun facts about her and her life.
#1: Frida is a nic...
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Celebrating Mexican Composer María Grever
On February 11th, Google Doodle celebrates the first female Mexican composer, María Grever, who reached international success. Born in 1885 to a Sp...
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Worry Dolls Explained
Worry Dolls, also known as Muñeca Quitapena, originated in the Mayan areas of Guatemala and Mexico. They are handmade using a base of wool or wire ...
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The Significance of Noche Buena Around the World
Noche Buena is an important holiday celebration for Christian Latin people around the world. It takes place on Christmas Eve and translates to "goo...
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Origins of Mexican Hot Chocolate (Champurrado)
Champurrado is a thick, chocolate-based drink made with corn flour, or maza. It is also called Mexican hot chocolate and is thought to originate f...
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Why Do we Eat Tamales on Christmas?
In the Latino culture, it wouldn't be Christmas without tamales. They've been around longer than tortillas and the origin can be traced back to pre...
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History of the Virgin de Guadalupe
To this day, Our Lady of Guadalupe remains a powerful symbol in the Mexican culture. The history of this woman goes back to 1531 when the Virgin Ma...
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Virgen de Guadalupe Celebrated Online this Year
The feast day of the Virgen de Guadalupe is a Mexican holiday celebrated December 12th. She is a powerful symbol of identify in the Mexican culture...
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