Poinsettias , the flowers that are popular during the Christmas holiday, originally came from Mexico. When Mexican girls turn 15, many of them receive pretty dresses to wear at big parties held in their honor. Bullfighting is a popular sport in Mexico. Mexico City has the world's largest bullring, which seats 55,000 people. There are cactus in Mexico that grow to be as tall as 60 feet high.
People rent flowered-covered boats and travel through canals while bands play.
Vendors on other boats sell delicious treats to eat. Chickle is the chewy stuff in bubble gum. Many words in the English language are adapted from the Spanish language used in Mexico. This makes Mexico prone to a number of volcanoes and earthquakes. Read our Privacy Policy Statement .