Forgot to mention that on Dec. 8th, Juarez marked its 347th birthday.

Also that about 2 million Mexican men worked as braceros ("strong arms") in the U.S. during/after WWII.

Also that 9% of those born in Mexico currently live in the U.S., according to the Mexican Institute of Political Migration. The same report said that most Mexicans working in the U.S. (52%) work in construction

Finally, here is some of what Juarenses will be eating for Christmas:
Tamales
Bizochitos (sugar cookies flavored with anise)
Fruit or meat empanadas
Pork and red chile, or chicken and green chile, posole (hominy or corn stew)
Menudo (tripe stew, which is also eaten for breakfast on weekends)

!Felices Fiestas!

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