San Patricio Battalion

by Hector FG | Mar 17, 2025 | History

The San Patricio Battalion, or Batallón de San Patricio, stands as a poignant and complex chapter in the history of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). This unit, composed primarily of Irish Catholic immigrants who deserted the United States Army to fight alongside...

Mexican Flag

by Hector FG | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Mexican flag was voted the most beautiful flag in Latin America in an online poll conducted by the Spanish news website 20Minutos. The poll, which included 104 flags from around the world, invited readers to vote for the most attractive flag. Mexico’s flag...

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...