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Mariachi Song Moves Covid Patient on Ventilator
A Southern California Covid-19 patient responds to Mariachis playing his favorite song La Mano de Dios (The Hand of God) as he was hooked up to a v...
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All about Frida: 10 Interesting Facts
Frida Kahlo is, without a doubt, the most popular Mexican artist in the world. We're rounded up several interesting facts about her and her life.
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Celebrating Mexican Composer María Grever
On February 11th, Google Doodle celebrates the first female Mexican composer, María Grever, who reached international success. Born in 1885 to a Sp...
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History of the Fantastical Alebrije
Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures, made with bright colors, and are a mix of fantasy and mythical creatures. Mexican artist Pedro Linares...
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Mercedes-Benz Creates Iconic Alebrije G-Class
Mercedes-Benz is featuring one of its most iconic models, the G-Class, as an alebrije. These mythical creatures are brightly colored Mexican folk a...
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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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