Halloween Around the World

Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays in America and around the world. It is a time where children and adults dress in Halloween costumes and walk around their neighborhoods to get candy; or what is also known as “Trick-or-treating.” Many people think Halloween is mostly an American tradition, however, it’s not. While it may not be called Halloween in other countries or celebrated … Continue reading Halloween Around the World

Cinco de Mayo – An American Celebration of a Mexican Battle

Cinco de Mayo – a day rarely celebrated in Mexico and yet it is a day that is widely known and celebrated in America. It is the day that Mexico won a battle that was thought to be impossible to win. It was the Battle of Puebla where 1,000 loyal Mexicans fought over 6,000 French soldiers. Mexico prevailed, having only lost 100 soldiers whereas the … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo – An American Celebration of a Mexican Battle

Mexican Election

On June 1, 2018, President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto will see who will succeed him  as the leader of Mexico. Many people have a negative view of Mexico, but they don’t realize that the negative stereotype is just that – a stereotype. Mexico has movie theaters, Starbucks, KFC, Domino’s Pizza, Little Caesars, subway, McDonalds, Burger King and more. Mexico is a rich country, not … Continue reading Mexican Election