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Las Posadas Christmas Tradition

Las Posadas Christmas Tradition

Los Peregrinos, San José y la Virgen María more commonly known as Las Posadas is a reenactment of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem to be counted in the Census just prior to the birth of Jesus. These celebrations are a "Novena" or nine days of prayer starting on the 16th of December and finishing on the 24th which is the Noche Buena (Holy Night). Each night at dusk during this period all the guests gather outside the house. Usually a small child dressed as an angel leads, followed by someone dressed as pregnant Mary on a donkey with Joseph...

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HOW TO BUILD A DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR

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HOW TO BUILD A DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR

An altar or ofrenda is a display made during Dia de Los Muertos to honor the memory of your loved ones who have passed away. Traditionally altars will include the four main elements of nature - earth, wind, water and fire. EARTH - Returning spirits are believed to be fed by the aroma of food, thus the earth is represented by fresh fruits and vegetables. WIND - Papel picado is draped around the altar as a form of movement, thus representing wind. WATER - A container of water is placed on the alter to satisfy the thirst of the spirit after its long...

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Top 5 Latino Foodie Film

5) Off The Menu (2017) Romance / Comedy  PG Cast: Dania Ramirez, Santino Fontana, Maria Conchita Alonso A just single, third generation of the big Tortilla Hut chain has to find a new dish for the chain. He meets a cute, superb chef in a New Mexican village restaurant. 4) Tortilla Soup (2001) Romance / Comedy PG-13  Cast: Héctor Elizondo, Elizabeth Peña, Raquel Welch Semi-retired Mexican-American chef Martin Naranjo shares a suburban Los Angeles home with his three adult daughters. Although he has lost the senses of smell and taste since his wife's death, he still cooks elaborate, multi-course meals for his family and friends. The women humor...

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10 Hispanic Heritage Month Event Ideas for Work, School & Play

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10 Hispanic Heritage Month Event Ideas for Work, School & Play

Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month for your work, school or group? Here are 10 great ideas to learn more about Latin cultures. 

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SAN JOSE TACO CREW

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SAN JOSE TACO CREW

The Taco Crew has completed its 2022 journey to find the best taco in San Jose! We got hundreds of recommendations and visited the locations with the best ratings and the most personal recommendations. It was impossible to narrow it down to one location so we listed our Top 5 spots. If you want to go on the taco journey and weigh in on your favorites drop-in at the locations below. #SJTacoCrew ______________________________________________________   TACO CREW GUIDELINES ______________________________________________________ Be open. Be open to trying new and different foods, going to new places and meeting new people. Be kind. Food operators are...

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