FOOD
TRADITIONS
Fun facts
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What is a mole

Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce known for its complex flavors, often made with a blend of chiles, nuts, spices, and sometimes chocolate, and it varies widely across regions.

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what is day of the dead

 celebrated in various European and Latin American countries, especially Mexico:  

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  • Mexico officially became a country in 

  • 1821

  • 1812

  • 1834

  • 1811


1821

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What is a taco?

A taco is a Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned mince, chicken, or beans

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what is Cinco de Mayo 

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture, especially in the United States.

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  • Mexico is home to the oldest university 

  •  North America

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What is Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles is a Mexican dish made of fried corn tortilla pieces that are simmered with salsa

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what is las posadas 

Christmas festival

Las Posadas is a Christmas festival celebrated in Latin America, especially Mexico, and in Hispanic communities in the United States

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  • Mexican children don’t get presents on

  • Christmas Day.

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What is a tamale

Tamales are a Mexican dish of seasoned meat and maize flour steamed or baked in maize husks.

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What is EI Graito

El Grito de Dolores, or the Cry of Dolores, occurred on September 16, 1810, when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priests.

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  • The first conquest of Mexico was in 

  • 1520
  • 1515
  • 1519
  • 1522

1519.

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What is a elote

In Mexican and Central American cuisine elote is a boiled corn on the cob

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What is Three Kings Day (Dia de Reyes)

Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes), also known as Epiphany, is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men. where it is celebrated with family gatherings, gift-giving, and the tradition of Rosca de Reyes,

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The Aztecs thought smallpox was a punishment from  

god.