Mexican Celebrations

Mexican Celebrations

Author: Eliot Porter

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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In Mexico, religion permeates everyday life, and everyday life permeates religion. This photographic study of the Catholic celebrations of Christmas, Lent, and Easter captures the lively tradition of religious celebration. Essays by Donna Pierce and Marsha Bol explain their significance and evolution.


Fiesta

Fiesta

Author: Chloë Sayer

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780292722095

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Explores a variety of Mexican festivals, most of which are spiritual or religious, including the holidays of Christmas, Carnival, and Holy week, and covers the Days of the Dead, the sacred arts of the Huichol ethnic group, and more, with photographs.


!Feliz Navidad¡

!Feliz Navidad¡

Author:

Publisher: World Book

Published: 2015-09

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780716608301

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"A study of the celebrations, customs, and practices of Mexico and of Mexican Americans. Also includes crafts, recipes, and carols"--Provided by publisher.


Mexican Culture

Mexican Culture

Author: Lori McManus

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2014-11-01

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1484611330

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Mexican Culture covers a vast array of subjects on Mexican culture -- from fine arts to ceremonies, from legends to the culture's global influence.


Mexican Celebrations

Mexican Celebrations

Author: Maria-Garza Lubeck

Publisher: University of Texas at Austin, Institute of Latin American Studies

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13:

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Describes and provides background information about nine Mexican and Mexican American holidays. Includes songs, directions for making dishes and decorations typical of individual holidays, and other items.


Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

Author: Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

Publisher:

Published: 2009-11-09

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9780823422791

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A young Mexican American from California learns about her heritage and celebrates the holiday with her friends, family, and community.


Cultural Traditions in Mexico

Cultural Traditions in Mexico

Author: Lynn Peppas

Publisher: Cultural Traditions in My Worl

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778775874

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This interesting book describes how the blending of native Mexican and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated in Mexico today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas.


Celebraciones Mexicanas

Celebraciones Mexicanas

Author: Andrea Lawson Gray

Publisher: AltaMira Press

Published: 2013-09-24

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 0759122830

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Celebraciones Mexicanas: History, Traditions, and Recipes is the first book to bring the richness and authenticity of the foods of Mexico’s main holidays and celebrations to the American home cook. This cultural cookbook offers insight into the traditional Mexican holidays that punctuate Mexican life and provides more than 200 original recipes to add to our Mexican food repertoire. The authors first discuss Mexican eating customs and then cover 25 holidays and festivals throughout the year, from the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Carnaval, Cinco de Mayo, to the Day of the Revolution, with family celebrations for rites of passage, too. Each holiday/festival includes historical background and cultural and food information. The lavishly illustrated book is appropriate for those seeking basic knowledge of Mexican cooking and customs as well as aficionados of Mexican cuisine.


Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo

Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo

Author: Dianne M. MacMillan

Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780766030442

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The origins and traditions of these two special holidays are presented in this illustrated reference book with full-color photos for middle readers.