Angels and demons in Mexican art represent life’s duality the indigenous adhered to. Basically, with the good comes the bad.continue reading Angels and Demons in Art

A song I hear at every party whose chorus is “Ven y ven y ven” has a musically magical life of its own still being interpreted to this day.continue reading Disturbingly Delightful Ditty

Being able to read hidden messages and decipher icons in a painting unlocks the complexity making art far more enjoyable to the viewer. continue reading Reading a Painting

Saints, or anyone that is larger than life but with similar issues be they gods, royalty or celebrities play a part in our conjoined psyches.continue reading Saintly Movie Stars

Buñuelos are a symbol of good luck manifested in fried dough bearing a snowflake-like shape to be eaten while enjoying holiday events.continue reading Our Ancient, Yummy, Holiday Treat

Saints abound in San Miguel de Allende! On buildings, street signs, daily greetings and villages around town but what, exactly, is a saint?continue reading Saints and Sinners, Same Thing

St. Joseph was made patron of the conquest and conversion of Mexico forever influencing favored Mexican male traits and aspirations.continue reading The Model for Mexican Masculinity

Unwrap the gift of San Miguel’s unique Christmas traditions that are an extraordinary mixture of an ancestral pagan past and the Catholic faith. continue reading San Miguel’s Xmas Films Premiering

The new law helps charities focus on what they do best, providing a service to help those less fortunate rather than run unrelated businesses.continue reading Great News for Foreigner-Run Charities!