Holiday Projects
Zihuatanejo Toy Drives and Baby Bundles
Captain’s Daughter Christmas Project Initiated by Zihua business owners Tanya and Kenneth Jones, the project was set up to collect new and used, non-battery operated toys and to distribute them within economically disadvantaged communities and schools. In 2008 about 120 children received toys and gifts in Colonia El Embalse. Last year 130 children received gifts at...
Celebrating the Holidays
Mexican traditions and festivities
Mexico is predominantly a Catholic country, although every possible religion is very likely represented here… Mexico has many of the same Christmas traditions found the world over in Judeo-Christian countries, but like all places they have their own versions and regional differences, with unique customs particular to Mexico. Independent of religious celebration, the holidays in...