text/x-generic wp-config-sample.php ( PHP script, ASCII text ) Aztecs Archives - Kid World Citizen https://kidworldcitizen.org/tag/aztecs/ Activities that help young minds go global Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:13:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 35069473 Fresh Mexican Chia Lemonade https://kidworldcitizen.org/fresh-mexican-chia-lemonade/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/fresh-mexican-chia-lemonade/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:16:09 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=2912 Chia lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink enjoyed in Mexico. Chias are actually tiny seeds from Mexico and the southwest US that were used by the Aztecs and Mayans since 1000 BC. Many of these ancient grains have been recently discovered to be super-foods, packed with antioxidants and other health benefits. Chia seeds are...

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The Story of the Mexican Flag https://kidworldcitizen.org/the-story-of-the-mexican-flag/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/the-story-of-the-mexican-flag/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:13:20 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=1933 Flags in their basic form are pieces of fabric flown from poles, that identify countries or groups of people. But the colors, symbols, and designs of the flags hold much more information about the people and cultures they represent. People may be able to distinguish and recognize numerous flags- but how many times do we...

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Mexican Sweet Pumpkin Dessert https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-sweet-pumpkin-dessert/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-sweet-pumpkin-dessert/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:26:27 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=488 Are you interested in an authentic fall dessert from Mexico? Super-easy, super-delicious: the Mexican recipe of “calabaza en tacha” is a sweet pumpkin dessert that kids will love. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Pumpkin has been cultivated in Mexico for thousands of years. Archeologists have found pumpkin seeds in tombs in Mexico...

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Day of the Dead Bread from Mexico: History and a Recipe https://kidworldcitizen.org/day-of-the-dead-bread-from-mexico/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/day-of-the-dead-bread-from-mexico/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:18:22 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=384 Towns in Mexico, and other Latin American countries each celebrate the first of November differently. In Guatemala and Bolivia, “Todos Santos” (All Saint’s Day) is a time to gather at the cemeteries and leave flowers and food for the spirits of loved ones. In Mexico, “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in a similar fashion,...

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Mexican Folk Art: Amate Paintings https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-folk-art-amate-paintings/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-folk-art-amate-paintings/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:13:57 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=106 As long as humans have existed, art has been an important part of social culture. Teaching children about the folk art of other cultures helps us to appreciate what people from around the world consider valuable and beautiful. It allows students to learn about new techniques and materials used in art, and displaying real examples...

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