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Mexico's Night of the Radishes, a Quirky Christmas Tradition

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Every December 23rd in Oaxaca, Mexico, radishes come to life, as carvers compete for cash and bragging rights in this Christmas tradition.

What Is the History of Mother's Day in Mexico?

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Are you wondering what the history of Mother's Day in Mexico is? Learn about the history of Mother's Day in Mexico in this article.

How Mexican Traditions Work

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Many Mexican traditions go back for hundreds of years. Read about Mexican traditional food, clothing, music and more at HowStuffWorks.

La Pascualita: Bridal Shop Mannequin or Embalmed Corpse?

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La Pascualita stands silent and still in the window of a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. But is she plastic, or an embalmed corpse?

Shhh! Don't Wake the Creepy Dollies on La Isla de las Muñecas

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If you travel to the small Island of the Dolls in Xochimilco, near Mexico City, listen closely. You may hear the whispered conversations of the dolls that hang around.

Zozobra: Santa Fe's Yearly Incineration of Sorrows

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, celebrates the fiery tradition of burning Zozobra each fall. HowStuffWorks joins the hottest party of the year for a look.

How Cinco de Mayo Works

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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.

Kukulkan: The Feathered Serpent of Maya Mythology

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In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, amidst the vast forests and archaeological sites, lies the awe-inspiring city of Chichén Itzá. This ancient Maya metropolis is renowned for its architecture, intricate mythology and reverence for Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god.

How Narco Tanks Work

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What's the deal with so-called narco tanks? Read about the Mad Max-style armored vehicles used for drug trafficking.

10 Lively Facts About the Day of the Dead

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Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween. It's a celebration of life when the souls of the departed come home for feasting and fun.

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