Christmas decor

Christmas in Mazatlan

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December 25th 2008
The Season is very understated compared to our retail bombardment. Part of it could be that we don't watch much TV or listen to radio but even the stores and malls are not overwhelmed by it. There is still a stronger focus on the Birth than the gift giving frenzy though many feel that the traditions are getting lost. The Mexican people start Christmas on the 16th of December which is when Posa ... read more

North America » Mexico » Sinaloa » Mazatlan

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more