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Cinco de Mayo - Holidays and Traditions - One Minute History
The history and cultural significance behind Cinco De Mayo.
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008 Cinco de Mayo - One Minute History
Cinco De Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with Mexican Independence. After losing half of its national territory to the United States during the...
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How to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is one of the world's most enjoyable holidays. After all, what's better than a valid excuse to eat Mexican food and drink Margaritas?
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Mexico Customs
New ReviewThe Mexican calendar is filled with special events and holidays, both national and religious. In fact, there isn’t a month all year when Mexicans don’t celebrate at least one holiday. Christmas is the most important holiday in Mexico....
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038 Tamales - One Minute History
Tamales originated in Meso-America. In times of war, masa, a corn-based dough was an easily portable food for the Mayan, Inca and Aztecs. The Tamale was served to the Spanish during the Inquisition, and eventually brought to what is now...
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How to make lamb barbacoa tacos
Discover how crispy lamb barbacoa tacos with salsa de molcajete are made. Food blogger Yee Wen chats with the owners of London's Santo Remedio restaurant about Mexican food and culture.
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Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead - One Minute History
The ancient Aztecs believed that the souls of their ancestors went to a place called Mictlan. Protected by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, these souls would return to earth to visit their living relatives during a festival dedicated to her...
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081 Dia De Los Muertos - One Minute History
The ancient Aztecs believed that the souls of their ancestors went to a place called Mictlan. Protected by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, these souls would return to earth to visit their living relatives during a festival dedicated to her...
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Day of the Dead Traditions in Slow Spanish
This video explores Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico, showing how to prepare a traditional ofrenda (altar) by buying items like sugar skulls, candles, marigolds, favorite foods, and papel picado. It explains the meaning behind...
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The History of Marijuana: Live Streamed
Reading Through History will attempt to go LIVE with Matt Beat to discuss what he discovered about Marijuana. He learned about it in college. You can watch his video here: https://youtu.be/BrllyBmaCsI Get the Supreme Court book here:...