Blue Beetle

by Hector FG | Nov 18, 2024 | Entertainment

Blue Beetle: A Mexican Hero? Blue Beetle marks an important milestone in superhero cinema, not only for being the first solo film of this DC Comics character, but also for presenting a more diverse and fresh representation in the genre. Blue Beetle: Un Héroe Mexicano...

Columbus Day

by Hector FG | Oct 13, 2024 | Canada

Columbus Day, celebrated on October 12, is recognized in various countries in the Americas, commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the New World in 1492. In Canada, however, this day is not widely celebrated under the name “Columbus Day” as...

Mexican Words of the Day

by Hector FG | Oct 7, 2024 | idioms

Mexican Words of the Day. Words used in Mexico City — one set used by people from more urban, informal, or “street” backgrounds (like chilangas, ñeras, nacas, chairas), and the other set used by people associated with a more affluent or refined style...

Canadian Thanksgiving

by Hector FG | Oct 7, 2024 | Canada

Canadian Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October each year. It is a time for Canadians to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. You may be interested in: Learn more about Canada Statutory Holidays in Canada...

Mexican Tortillas

by Hector FG | Sep 24, 2024 | Food

Corn is the foundation of food in Mexico, and Mexican tortillas are its primary use. Originally, tortillas were made by hand, as they still are in rural areas today. The process starts with preparing corn as nixtamal, which is then ground to obtain the dough. Using a...

Días de la Independencia en América Latina

by Hector FG | Sep 16, 2024 | History, Traditions

Días de la Independencia en América Latina. En América Latina, varios países celebran su independencia en el mes de septiembre. Los principales son: Brasil – 7 de septiembre (Independencia de España en 1822). México – 16 de septiembre (Independencia de...