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| Mellow Yellow Monday |
Definition:
Pertaining to traditional Mexican dance music, usually played by a small band of strolling musicians dressed in native costumes. Here they are in their charro suits. Mariachis, the essence of Mexico and its people. It is something cultural,
spiritual and traditional that is unique to this country, an experience
not to be missed.
Our daughter took this photo just at the right time. Oh, to be serenaded by musicians singing from their hearts in the town square!
Our daughter took this photo just at the right time. Oh, to be serenaded by musicians singing from their hearts in the town square!
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| Blue Monday |
Definition:
A papier-mâché or other type of container that is decorated, filled with toys and or candy, and then broken as part of a ceremony or celebration. Piñatas are most commonly associated with Mexico, but its origins are considered to be in China.
Another sweet Grandson of mine, enjoying a wonderful moment with this colorful pinata. What fun he and how he loved the children.
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| Off We Go To Mexico |
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| Paperback Book $7.99 |
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| Book Sharing Monday |
Off We Go to Mexico!
An Adventure in the Sun
Travel to Mexico and discover its many wonders, from the amazing
monarch butterflies in the Highlands to a mariachi show in the village
square. The rhyme and lyricism of the text is complemented by endnotes
about the history of the country, national fiestas, and a glossary of
simple Spanish vocabulary.
Ages 4 to 10 years
Written By: Laurie Krebs
Illustrated By: Christopher Corr
This cool book offers a wonderful rhyme with bold, colorful illustrations, filled with information of the cultural traditions of Mexico. A great bilingual book with a map included.
You can order the book here. Right now there's a sale going on until Feb. 15, 2012, including free shipping. It's Barefoot Books Winter Sale.
Happy Reading!
“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis
Speaking of books . . . Be sure to check out my book giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, D.
Beautiful blue!! We're heading to Mexico on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteHappy travels to manana land!
DeleteEnjoyed all the things you shared today. However, the highlight of the show is that precious child.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, he is precious! Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteHandsome young fella.!
ReplyDeletePlease come and see my yellow entry. Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks. Love your family pics!
DeleteWhat a little cutie next to that bright piñata! Great post!
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Thank you. Nice to meet you!
Deleteawww! the little boy is so cute and beautiful book too :-) Visiting late from MYM, hope that you can return the visit too.
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beautiful blues especially the little boy, he is a cutie :-) visiting late this time from Blue Monday, hope that you can return the visit too.
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