Blog 7
- Mexico: Dating and Marriage, Culture Grams.
- NOTES:
- in Mexico City, couples of the same sex are allowed to get married and adopt children.
- parental approval is important for most couples
- public desplay f affection is normal, unless in presence of family members
- at the beggining of a relationship, small gifts are given to shw love and appreciation.
- men use mariachi ( band) to sing love songs to their loved ones outside of their home.
- marriage usually happens in the mid 20's.
- most men follow the tradition of asing for brides hand from her parents
- most marriages happen with the civil wedding first and then the church wedding, as most mexicans are catholic
- big party/ celebration follows wedding that includes dancing, games, gift-giving, and traditional Mexican dishes like mole, goat, and pozole.
- divorce rate is low, since the catholic faith does not recognice divorce.
- teen pregnancy is common, single mothers raise child with help of parents.
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