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Worry Dolls Explained
Worry Dolls, also known as Muñeca Quitapena, originated in the Mayan areas of Guatemala and Mexico. They are handmade using a base of wool or wire ...
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Popular Mexican New Year's Eve Traditions
Nochevieja, or New Year's Eve, is an important night in the Mexican culture with celebrations and traditions. A common Hispanic tradition is to eat...
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Local Market has 3-Hour Wait for the Best Tamale Masa
A local market in Southern California had people lining up early in the morning the day before Christmas Eve to be able to purchase their favorite ...
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The Significance of Noche Buena Around the World
Noche Buena is an important holiday celebration for Christian Latin people around the world. It takes place on Christmas Eve and translates to "goo...
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Feliz Navidad's Bilingual Message Tops Billboard Charts 50 Years Later
"Feliz Navidad," the bilingual hit ,written by José Feliciano is a simple, yet charming, iconic holiday song that we all know and love. On its' 50t...
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Origins of Mexican Hot Chocolate (Champurrado)
Champurrado is a thick, chocolate-based drink made with corn flour, or maza. It is also called Mexican hot chocolate and is thought to originate f...
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Mexican Chef Reconnects with Roots Later in Life
Mexican-American chef Marcela Valladolid began building a Día de los Muertos altar for her mother several years ago, but originally felt disconnect...
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Why Do we Eat Tamales on Christmas?
In the Latino culture, it wouldn't be Christmas without tamales. They've been around longer than tortillas and the origin can be traced back to pre...
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History of the Virgin de Guadalupe
To this day, Our Lady of Guadalupe remains a powerful symbol in the Mexican culture. The history of this woman goes back to 1531 when the Virgin Ma...
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Controversy around Netflix's "Selena: The Series"
The new Netflix program Selena: The Series was just released and already there is controversy suurounding the show. Some argue the singer herself w...
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Virgen de Guadalupe Celebrated Online this Year
The feast day of the Virgen de Guadalupe is a Mexican holiday celebrated December 12th. She is a powerful symbol of identify in the Mexican culture...
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Christmas Traditions in Mexico
In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January 6th. The weather is typically mild and people shop and gather at places called pue...
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