Religion
Roman
Catholicism is practiced and is the main religion.
Food
Most of Mexico's
food is Native Indian, Spanish, French and sometimes American food. Mexicans
drinks lots of coffee. Hot chocolate is also popular, they call it "The
Drink of the Gods"
Corn
tortillas are the basis of meals. They are used in different
dishes including tacos (which are tortillas with meat). Also,
they have quesadillas which are filled with cheese and fried.
Cornmeal is another type of food mixed in to make other foods.
A traditional food that is still used in Mexico is beans.
Tortillas are the everyday food.
Cultural Arts
One
magnificent architecture in Mexico is the pyramid in Belize.
It was used as a temple, before the Spaniards arrived.
 The most
popular dance in Mexico is the Ballet Folklorico dance.
Women wear gorgeous colorful long dresses for this
event.
A
cathedral in Zacatecas has carved facade, saints columns,
lots of decoration. Also Taxco (city in Mexico) is a
important silver town for many years. A man named
William Spratling (American) came to live in Taxco and
started designing jewelry in ancient Indian motifs, his work
became very popular.
One
folktale from Mexico was called The Witch's
Face. Its about three witches one however was going to
become a witch.
Useful Expressions:
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Climate
Most of Mexico is
tropical, that means its hot all year round. Though higher up in the
mountains of Mexico it gets color. The hottest areas in Mexico are
in the Yucatan Peninsula. Winter temperatures can fall to
nearly freezing.
Economy
Mexicans use
money called pesos. In Mexico, there are many markets where
people provide there goods. Mexicans usually make their own
clothing (they get their cloth and other fabric in
marketplaces).
Government
Just like in the
United States, Mexico also has three branches of government (the
legislative, judicial and the executive). Presidents can taker their
place for six years. Once they take this place they cant not take it
again. Only adults are allowed to vote for their president.
Family Values
When it comes to
the parents in Puerto Rico, the dad works and the mom helps to cook
and clean with the grandmother. When it comes to the children,
it's very different. The children, go to school, do their homework,
and do their chores like take out the trash and etc. In Puerto Rico,
some families live with their elders but not all. When the elders
are ill, it is the case that the younger people help them.
The
children are given equal amount of education. They start
to go to school in pre-kindergarten. When they get older they
do attend college.
Holidays and Festivals
It is said that
Mexico, celebrates more festivals than any country in Latin America.
Mexico has a tradition of having all these festivals year round,
Religious Festivals, Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo( On May 5,
Mexicans celebrate the Battle of Puebla in 1862 when Benito Juarez
and he army defeated the French army who were attempting to
take over Mexico. The birthday of Benito Juarez, Day of the Dead
(When Mexicans remember those who died). Also there are always
modern day festivals.
Fun and
Recreation
Believe it or not,
Mexico plays the same sports just like Americans play. One of those
sports is soccer. Another place where people go to get entertainment
is bull fighting shows. And there are many other children's games.
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Culture Walls 
Author: Amanda
the west and south.
The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea are the east. There are two
chains of mountain ranges in the east along the costs. The Sierra Madre
Occidental which is in the west and the Sierra Madre Oriental lies in the
east. These two ranges meet in the isthmus. Mt. Popocate'petl is one of the
highest volcanoes in Mexico. 
The
population of Mexico is the total of 100,349766 people. 