Library of Congress
Loc: Mexico: Religion
Scroll down to read about religion in Mexico. Push the "forward" button to read about church-state relations and popular beliefs.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mexico
Provides an overview of the culture of Mexico. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.
Other
Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
Other
Traditions of Mexico
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
Mex Connect
The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mexicans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexicans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mescalero Apache
Learn about the culture of the Mescalero Apache, a Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
University of Minnesota
U of Minnesota: Migration, Food, & Cultural Exchange: Mexico & the U. S.
The following sources include a poem and newspaper article that deal with contemporary issues of migration and foods. Its goal is to examine food as an assertion of ethnic identity and as a site of cultural exchange and contest between...
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Native American Indian Cultures
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
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Santa Fe: Hispanic Culture
Learn about Santa Fe, New Mexico and its Hispanic cultural heritage in art, architecture, food, and social life.
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Lang Media: Spanish in Mexico
Get up close and personal with the language and culture of Mexico. Multimedia presentation includes video clips with Spanish transcripts and English translations. A valuable resource for anyone considering a trip to Mexico City! Requires...
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The Zihrena Gallery of Mexican Art and Culture
Featured Mexican artists from the "area of Zihuatanejo on the Pacific Coast of Mexico" are the subject of this gallery.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Canyons, Cultures, and Environmental Change
A colorful site giving an introduction to the Colorado Plateau, a land region covering parts of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Learn about the people, places, tools, and changes it has undergone. A few links no longer work.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Christmas in Mexico
"Christmas in Mexico" will help increase the self-esteem of your Hispanic ELL students. This lesson will help develop an appreciation of Mexican culture in your class.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mexico
In this lesson plan, students explore Mexico by navigating the Internet and reading a variety of literature. Traditions, holidays, clothing, etc., of Mexico will be compared to American culture. A newsletter creates a way for students to...
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: What Is Mariachi?
A look at the cultural significance and identity of Mexican Mariachi music. Includes pictures of Mariachi Ensembles.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art of Mexico Latin American Art
Explains the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and provides a huge collection of links to websites looking at Mexican and Hispanic art and culture, as well as some lesson plans.
A&E Television
History.com: New Mexico
Take a detailed look at the state of New Mexico! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Mayaco
Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Mexico: Feliz Navidad
The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.
Library of Congress
Loc: Mexican Immigration
Excellent site that examines the Mexican immigrant group beginning with early settlement in New Mexico in 1598 through to present times. The history as well as the intricate multiculturalism of this immigrant group is addressed.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Huetzotzinco Codex
Through the ancient natives of Puebla, Mexico, teachers can use this lesson plan to help students relate math and reasoning skills to primary sources discussed in social studies. Primary sources are available to figure out more about the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Ancient Mexican Art
Learn about the Ancient Mexican history of art and the influences that their daily lives and culture had on the art. View many pieces from the Collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.