nr-poinsettia-a-christmas-gift-from-mexico.htm The Poinsettia - A Christmas Gift from Mexico 1312 holidayseason.gif Mark Van Wagoner - Herald Extra Did you know that the Poinsettia is indigenous to Mexico? From the 14th to 16th centuries, what we call the 'Christmas Plant' was very important to the Aztecs, who used the sap to reduce fevers, and the red leaves to make a dye used for clothing and war paints. --------------- vl-how-twelve-christmas-traditions-started.htm 12 Christmas Traditions - From Stockings to Mistletoe santa.gif Bernie Delinski - Daily Times There are numerous traditions associated with North America's favorite holiday. But have you ever wondered why we do them? From hanging up stockings to kissing under the mistletoe, here's an explanation of how twelve popular Christmas traditions got started. --------------- nb-lime-scooters-now-in-vallarta-nayarit.htm Lime Rolls Out Electric Scooter Rentals in Vallarta 1810 lime.gif Diego Sancho On December 17, Lime, the largest and most innovative company of shared electric scooters in the world, rolled out operations in Nuevo Vallarta and Marina Vallarta, making Vallarta-Nayarit the first beach destination in Mexico to offer this service. ------------- vl-mexico-event-design-vallarta-same-sex-weddings.htm Same-Sex Destination Weddings in Puerto Vallarta gaymarriage2.gif BanderasNews.com Mexico Event Design, a company specializing in destination weddings for the international LGBT Community, has completed its first year of operations in Puerto Vallarta. In addition to same-sex weddings, the company has designed several fabulous parties & events. ---------------- ent-the-palm-vallarta-mouth-of-the-border.htm Michael Walters as Dame Edna in 'Mouth of the Border' dameedna.gif Debbie White On December 26, renowned vocalist and actor Michael L. Walters will take The Palm Cabaret by storm in a unique, loving and critically-acclaimed parody of Dame Edna's Broadway shows. If you are in Puerto Vallarta, don't miss this music and comedy extravaganza!