The Guadalajara Reporter
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“We have a whole new year ahead of us, and wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with one another, and a little more loving, have a little more empathy. And maybe next year at this time we’d like each other a little bit more.” —Judy Garland, 1964.
Since Mexico is a predominantly Christian country, Christmas stands out as a major religious celebration. Days prior to December 25 also encompass related cultural and social activities.
On Friday, December 1 Ajijic might have celebrated its second birthday as a Pueblo Mágico.
Most immigrant residents of the lakeshore region don’t keep a pulse on local, state and national politics. As the 2024 election season lies on horizon, here’s what is in store for the next 12 months.
Lakeside cemeteries literally come to life when the Día de Muertos season rolls around.
Halloween parties
• 4to Sentido restaurant will host a Halloween party, Friday, October 27, 4 to 6 p.m. Blue Jay Slim and the Blues Machine will perform. Tickets are 150 pesos.
All the hoopla we see wrapped around the upcoming November 2 Día de Muertos holiday is not even vaguely similar to what I experienced when I put down roots at lakeside 50 years ago.
