La Cultura de Mexico
Country: Mexico
Capital: Mexico City
Population: 116,220,947
National Language: Spanish
Area: 1,964,375 sq km
Symbolism of Flag: Green-hope; White-purity; Red- blood; Eagle, snake, cactus- Myth of the foundation of Tenochtitlán
Main Religion: Roman Catholic
Ethnic Groups: Mestizo- 60%; Amerindian- 30%; White- 9%, Other- 1%
National Anthem: Himno Nacional Mexicano
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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html
Food in Daily Life
•Corn- Roasted corn on the cob (elote), Cooked grain of corn, porridge (atole)•Tortillas- filled with meat or other things it becomes a taco or quesadilla with is very popular in Mexico
•Chiles- Ranges from big to sweet to small to extremely spicy
Eating Schedule
•Light breakfast- coffee or fruit before work or school
•Mid-morning snack- Warm-tortilla based or bread roll
•"Lunch"(Between 2 and 4 PM)- Three-four courses: consists of soup, rice or pasta, a meat, tortillas and refried beans, and a dessert
•Dinner (Between 8 and 10 PM)- Sweet rolls, coffee, and milk
Eating outdoors is very popular due to Mexico's nice weather. Mexicans love beer and soft drinks, such as tequila, the national liquor. However, Mexicans enjoy rum mixed with cola for weddings and fiestas.
Food Customs at Ceremonial Occasions.
February 2: Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas)- Family and close friends join for tamales
November 2: Day of the Dead- pan de muerto (bread of the dead), a long and flat sweet bread prepared with many eggs and sugar.
December 31: Christmas- romeritos , a plant similar to rosemary served with sauce and potatoes; bacalao , dried codfish cooked and served in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, and onions; and all sorts of stuffed turkey
September: Mexico's independence month- a sophisticated dish called chile en nogada , a stuffed chile poblano dressed with a white walnut sauce, red pomegranate, and green parsley, in a representation of the Mexican flag
For even more information visit: http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Mexico.html#ixzz2LuuGauf6
Dining Etiquette:
If you are invited to a Mexican's home:
Celebration.
May 5 ( Cinco de Mayo )- A day to celebrate the Mexicans victory against the French in Puebla in the year 1862. This day is celebrated more readily by Americans instead of Mexicans.
September 16: Independence day- Celebrates the beginning of Mexico's Independence in 1810. On September 15th, authorities throughout Mexico emulate Miguell Hidalgo y Castilla by ringing the church bells. Then, on September 16th there are military parades all around organized by the government.
November 20: The Day of the Revolution- Commemoration of the overthrow of Porfirio Díaz in 1910. Celebrated with a long sports festival that takes place in front of the National Palace in the center of Mexico City
For even more information visit: http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Mexico.html#ixzz2LuuGauf6
Capital: Mexico City
Population: 116,220,947
National Language: Spanish
Area: 1,964,375 sq km
Symbolism of Flag: Green-hope; White-purity; Red- blood; Eagle, snake, cactus- Myth of the foundation of Tenochtitlán
Main Religion: Roman Catholic
Ethnic Groups: Mestizo- 60%; Amerindian- 30%; White- 9%, Other- 1%
National Anthem: Himno Nacional Mexicano
Click to play anthem
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html
Food in Daily Life
•Corn- Roasted corn on the cob (elote), Cooked grain of corn, porridge (atole)•Tortillas- filled with meat or other things it becomes a taco or quesadilla with is very popular in Mexico
•Chiles- Ranges from big to sweet to small to extremely spicy
Eating Schedule
•Light breakfast- coffee or fruit before work or school
•Mid-morning snack- Warm-tortilla based or bread roll
•"Lunch"(Between 2 and 4 PM)- Three-four courses: consists of soup, rice or pasta, a meat, tortillas and refried beans, and a dessert
•Dinner (Between 8 and 10 PM)- Sweet rolls, coffee, and milk
Eating outdoors is very popular due to Mexico's nice weather. Mexicans love beer and soft drinks, such as tequila, the national liquor. However, Mexicans enjoy rum mixed with cola for weddings and fiestas.
Food Customs at Ceremonial Occasions.
February 2: Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas)- Family and close friends join for tamales
November 2: Day of the Dead- pan de muerto (bread of the dead), a long and flat sweet bread prepared with many eggs and sugar.
December 31: Christmas- romeritos , a plant similar to rosemary served with sauce and potatoes; bacalao , dried codfish cooked and served in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, and onions; and all sorts of stuffed turkey
September: Mexico's independence month- a sophisticated dish called chile en nogada , a stuffed chile poblano dressed with a white walnut sauce, red pomegranate, and green parsley, in a representation of the Mexican flag
For even more information visit: http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Mexico.html#ixzz2LuuGauf6
Dining Etiquette:
If you are invited to a Mexican's home:
- Arrive 30 minutes, unless asked to be there on time. Arriving early or right on time is thought of as inappropriate, a little like here in the U.S.
- Introducing yourself at a large party is great, but at smaller gatherings it is the host duty to do the introductions..
- Don't sit until you are told where and when.
- Do not eat until the host begins to eat.
- Men can only give toasts, women may not
- It is considered alright to leave food on your plate.
- Women pat each other on the right shoulder instead of shaking hands
- Men shake hands at first, then they begin to hug and backslap once they get to know each other better
- Just like in America, wait until the person invites you before using their first name
Celebration.
May 5 ( Cinco de Mayo )- A day to celebrate the Mexicans victory against the French in Puebla in the year 1862. This day is celebrated more readily by Americans instead of Mexicans.
September 16: Independence day- Celebrates the beginning of Mexico's Independence in 1810. On September 15th, authorities throughout Mexico emulate Miguell Hidalgo y Castilla by ringing the church bells. Then, on September 16th there are military parades all around organized by the government.
November 20: The Day of the Revolution- Commemoration of the overthrow of Porfirio Díaz in 1910. Celebrated with a long sports festival that takes place in front of the National Palace in the center of Mexico City
For even more information visit: http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Mexico.html#ixzz2LuuGauf6