Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones with joy, not mourning. Celebrated November 1–2, it blends Aztec and Maya traditions with Catholic All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. Families build ofrendas—altars with photos, pan de muerto, cempasúchil marigolds, sugar skulls (calaveras), and favorite foods like tamales […]
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Fun Fact: Bats Are the Secret MVPs Behind Your Tequila!
Raise your glass, tequila lovers, because here’s a wild fact to spice up your next sip: bats are the unsung heroes of your favorite spirit! That’s right—those nocturnal flyers play a starring role in keeping tequila flowing. Let’s spill the agave juice on how it all goes down. The star of tequila is the blue […]
