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Candlemas Day: Delicious and Unique Tamales!
Published on February 9, 2026
Tradition says that after finding shelter, the Virgin Mary went to a church 40 days after the birth of baby Jesus to give thanks for his birth and for bringing light into the world. That is why February 2nd is celebrated 40 days after Christmas.
In Mexican tradition, this celebration ...
Day of the Dead! We made our Ofrenda and ate Pan de muerto + sweet potato
Published on October 31, 2025.
It’s one day before the Day of the Dead, and we decided to have a small meeting to celebrate this tradition. Our students and former students set up the ofrenda (altar) with different elements:
Water, which symbolizes the source of life, because whether you are in the afterlife or ...
Our visit to Palacio Nacional, the president’s house in Mexico City
Published on October 3, 2025.
On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, we visited one of the most important places in the entire country: the National Palace, the residence of our president and the site of many historic events.
We arrived early at a building next to the National Palace, waited in line for access, presented ...
Cooking class! Salpicón de res and Camote enmielado.
Published on August 19, 2025.
At Alebrijes Spanish Lessons, we also love building community. For our very first event, we did our favorite activity in all of Mexico: Cooking!
The dishes we prepared were Salpicón and sweet potatoes in syrup (Camote Enmielado).
Salpicón de res is a light and refreshing dish made ...