Holiday Connections. World A Fiesta in the Making

Maximilian I Emperor of Mexico 1864 – 1867

This month I revisited one of the most controversial characters in the history of Mexico.I am talking about Maximilian Archiduke of Austria, Emperor of Mexico. He has been portrayed as an infamous character, yet when...

Cinco de Mayo and the U.S. Civil War. 2024.

Benito Juarez and Abraham Lincoln. Benito Juárez’ life and accomplishments are similar to Abraham Lincoln’s life. They both had humble beginnings, and they were self taught, both became lawyers, they did not have an attractive...

Why is it called “Easter” plus some Traditions 2024

In the beginning Christianity developed out of Judaism traditions, and Jesus directed his message  to Jewish communities. However, Chistianity offered many things that polytheistic a.k.a “Pagan” religions did not have. i.e. One powerful, legitimate god,...