A Life-Long Practice

Having been conquered by the Spaniards influenced by Indians, the Mexican's inherited beliefs as well as the influence of Christian tradition, and has been coalesced resulting to a present day belief known in Mexico as the Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead of the Mexicans is the All Soul's Day in other regions only the former is deemed by the Mexicans as the union of their European and Indian races, and certain practices must be followed.

As a tradition, the Mexicans make offerings to venerate and honor their dead loved ones because they believe that death is part of human fruition. At present, Mexicans built altars, enhanced with 'flower of the dead' or Marigold, at their abode where they put all the personal belongings of their dead loved one as well as the picture of that person. Also, dead person's most-loved recipes must be offered together with scented candles and prayers. They believed that the scent of the aroma candle serves as the guide for the spirits of the dead to their homes, and if the candles are by coincidence
extinguished, the spirits get off.

Nonetheless, it is sad to know that the American Halloween has said to take the place of the time-honored Day of the Dead celebration, while it has no importance on the religious and cultural roots of the Mexicans. However, many Mexicans are still honoring Day of the Dead, for they see this tradition as vital part of their being.

Mexico's Unseen Attraction

Mexico is renown for its world-class beaches and resorts as well as other lovely tourists attractions. Mexican edibles chiefly the tacos and quesadillas are also the favorites of many. However, we only distinguish the magnificence of Mexico according to what our eyes are able to reach. But lower than the beaches of Mexico lies the historic and stunning Chicxulub Crater.

Chicxulub Crater is an impact crater that lies beneath the Yucatan Peninsula, and the center of the depression is settled around under the municipality of Chicxulub, Yucatan in Mexico. According to scientific investigations, the crater was shaped during the Cretaceous Period wherein a colossal meteorite hit the earth. It is also known that the same meteorite that form the immense crater was the same meteorite impact that causes the loss of dinosaurs.

This ideology is being teach in schools worldwide but not all people in the field of science deem this presumption. The upshot of the said 10 km meteorite was so great that the explosion was even greater than the most forceful explosive apparatus that has ever been discharged. The meteorite released an estimated 100,000 gigatons while the most forceful explosive released about one-twentieth of the gigaton, and the said eruption of the meteorite is believed to have reduced the earth's temperature for a year because of dust coverings.

Mango Salsa: Pleasantly Mexican

You detest it when you look in the mirror and you see yourself then all of a sudden you take your eyes off the mirror and you just do not want to take a look again because you do not like what you see. It gives you a guilty feeling that you never had the fate to control yourself in eating fatty foods, and now you are suffering from that horrendous body figure. You wish you can find edibles that are not only delightful but also low in fats.

Yes it is true that most American food are high in fats and carbohydrates, that is why there are various manageable to prepare guiltless food in the market. The Mexican Mango Salsa Recipe is a brilliant option for stature conscious people.

It is low in fat and is easy to concoct because all you need for this recipe are large mango, red bell pepper, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, a insignificant amount of sugar, and an optional jalapeno pepper. All you have to do is coalesce all the ingredients in a bowl deep enough for the recipe and mix very well. Settle it inside the fridge for 24 hours to make sure that it will hold up well. There you have it folks: a 0g fat, 8g carb, and 0mg cholesterol supply.

Plaza Caribe: A sanctuary

I am loving all possible minute of my loiter at Plaza Caribe here in Cancun. As a true-blue flora and fauna lover and discoverer, this hotel fits my interest so much. Plaza Caribe is bordered with tropical gardens, and just by looking at the plants and flowers actually makes my day wonderful. I could in fact simply kill time and glare at the picturesque tropical flowers for hours. And I was shocked to find out that Plaza Caribe also stored exotic animals and they are just around! Aside from that, the oceans are just a few minutes away. I enjoy the beach as much as I enjoy the plants and trees, that is why this hotel aids me best.

For the meantime, I am sensibly apportioning my time to merely garden and animal viewing, and beach hopping. I yearn I live here and I wish that this hotel is my domicile. It is just so marvelous that aside from the awesome scenery, the people here including the hotel staff are so friendly and respectful. I am having no glitches with the amenities they offer here. Good thing I was one of the providential ones who were able to engaged early because all of the hotel's 133 rooms are full.

The Festal Guadalajara

Since I met my Mexican confidant, Isabela, in the Internet two years ago, she has been advising that I visit her hometown of Guadalajara. Every time she would call me she would always tell me amusing and adventurous information about her place. At first I considered she was working in the Tourism department of Guadalajara because of the way she gabs, and her being persistent told me so. However, when she started posting in her blog the portrait of her and her other confidants, I got so excited and I just cannot wait to be there.

In her blog, Isabela told one by one of the fun happenings they had during the Fiestas de Octubre in Guadalajara. It is a convention in her hometown to observe their Jaliscan culture. It is a month-long festival that includes free concerts every night, rodeos, football tournaments, folk dances, and art exhibitions. And to top it all, there are on the house victuals as well! She also posted photos that confirms how graceful their Jaliscan dancers are as they show off their colorful Jaliscan wardrobes.

And as I was wandering through Isabela's blog, I made sure my old lady and dad were just around. All I got to do now is to be as persistent equal to my friend to be able to win over my parents and allow me to visit Isabela.