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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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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, the festive season is celebrated from December 12th, beginning with Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, and continues until January 6th, Día ...
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Life Lessons from Frida
Arianna Davis, a Latina author released a book, What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly, inspired by artist Frida Kahlo. The author grew up f...
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Lotería's History and How It's Providing Comfort During Quarantine
The origin of lotería, sometimes called a Mexican bingo game, has been traced back hundreds of years. It began in Italy in the 15th century and was...
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Frida's Life Celebrated in Alabama Art Exhibit
A new exhibit, The World of Frida, is coming to the Huntsville Museum of Art in Alabama next month. Ninety-five different artists from all over the...
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Mexico Allows Artists to Pay Taxes with Artwork
For some artists in Mexico who are unable to pay their taxes, they can apply for a program called Pago en Especie that allows them to pay their tax...
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The Culturally Rich Sounds of Regional Mexican Music
Mexico's regional music is reflective of the culturally rich communities it comes from. There are many different genres that comprise regional Mexi...
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Interactive Online Frida Exhibit to Inspire All
Google Arts & Culture has opened a virtual Frida Kahlo exhibit you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. The exhibit, Faces of Frida, featur...
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How Aztec's Beliefs about Happiness fit into Día de Muertos
The ancient Aztecs believed in living a balanced life based on three different levels: their phyches, their bodies, and their society. They felt hu...
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The Popularity of the Fabulous Tortilla
There are far more Mexican restaurants in America than Italian, Chinese, and seafood establishments. Not only do Americans love Mexican food, they ...
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