Join us as we explore the vibrant celebrations of Holy Week, Easter, and Lent in Mexico. We'll uncover the religious origins and share how these traditions merged with indigenous customs during the colonial era. Discover with us the captivating processions, Passion of Christ reenactments, beautiful sawdust and flower carpets, and traditional dances that enri ... Show More
Mar 3
¿Qué Pasó en México? Muerte del Mencho - What Happened in Mexico? The Death of El Mencho
After many of you reached out to ask if we were safe, we decided to dedicate this episode to explaining what really happened during the recent violence in states like Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. We break down the timeline of events—from the military operation in Tapalpa to th ... Show More
37m 54s
Feb 17
Piropos en Español - Piropos in Spanish
We break down what a piropo actually is and why it’s more than just a romantic line — it’s a mix of language, humor, and culture. We share cute, funny, and cheesy examples you might hear in movies or conversations, and we also explain the street piropos you should understand but ... Show More
20m 48s
Apr 2021
#228 - How Is Easter Celebrated? UK, US & Australian Traditions
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's podcast we talk all about Easter traditions and how this festival is celebrated in the US, the UK, and Australia. Easter is originally a religious tradition, but nowadays a lot of people see it as a family celebration where you get to ... Show More
35m 32s
Jun 2021
La celebración de Día de Muertos en México
<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorat ... Show More
14m 57s
Mar 2024
Pâques: quelles traditions en Espagne, Côte d'Ivoire, au Chili et aux Bermudes?
C'est un temps fort chaque année pour les chrétiens et une tradition qui a infusé avec le temps dans les sociétés. En France par exemple, c'est l'occasion pour tous, croyants ou non, de s'offrir du chocolat. En plein week-end de Pâques, comment l'Espagne, la Côte d'Ivoire, le Chi ... Show More
4m 48s
<p>Hoy, en este episodio…</p> <ul> <li>Voy a hablar de la Semana Santa en España, una época del año muy importante.</li> <li>A continuación, vamos a practicar forma intuitiva un poco de gramática a través de la técnica de punto de vista.</li> </ul> <p>Fantástico, empecemos.</p> < ... Show More
