Christmas is celebrated in many different ways by many cultures. This festive book focuses on the varying and beautiful Christmas traditions of Latin America, including Las Posadas, which focuses on the search for shelter, and Los Tres Reyes Magos, which celebrates the three wise men.
Describes how the Christmas holiday season is celebrated in different parts of Latin America, including the pre-Christmas festivals of Las Posadas, Christmas day itself, and Three Kings Day on January 6.
“Aguinaldos y villancicos, recetas, tradiciones de Navidad”—songs, recipes, and traditions of Christmas from the nineteen Spanish-speaking countries of Middle and South America, as well as from the one state that is officially bi-lingual, are included in this well-researched book. There is a wealth of Christmas music, much of it unknown to North Americans, with tunes and guitar chords, words and translations. And there are recipes from each country for holiday foods, ranging from simple beverages to complex tamales and desserts—from “gingebre” to “hallaca” and “tres leches.” Also included are customs and traditions from each of the countries, some common to all, others specific to place, all reflecting the joys of Christmas. An index, glossary, and extensive bibliography make this a valuable resource for readers of all interests. VIRGINIA NYLANDER EBINGER wass a retired music teacher and a teacher trainer, researcher, and author, with special interest in the Hispanic folklore of New Mexico. Among her other publications are “Niñez: Spanish Songs, Games and Stories of Childhood” and “De Colores.”
Christmas is a major holiday celebrated in many different ways from culture to culture, and even from family to family. This book takes readers on a colorful adventure through the way different countries in Latin America celebrate this holiday. The text especially highlights the unique tradition that honors the Three Wise Men and the nine-day celebration that honors Mary and Joseph's search for a place for Jesus to be born. Beautiful, vivid photographs and engaging subject matter guide readers in learning about the special traditions in a Latin American Christmas.
Hispanic-Americans celebrate their lasting and deep roots during Hispanic Heritage Month. The unique contributions of Hispanic-Americans, including those in art, cuisine, economics, and government are brought to center focus for this important population.
Kanellos compiles historial literature on the Christmas theme by Hispanic Americans from the late nineteenth century through the twentieth century. There are thirty-six selections of short stories, traditional tales, songs, poetry and the complete religious drama of the shepherds, "Los Pastores," from 1907. They explore the complicated crossroads of politics and religion and the multifaceted significance of Christmas and the Hispanic identity. Kanellos compiles rare turn-of-the-century stories and contemporary writiings by celebrated authors such as Chicano folklorist American Paredes. Children's stories include "Legend of the Poinsettia" and "the Christmas Spirit Tree." The book represents writers of Mexican, Colombian, Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage whose works originate from New York, Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, New Mexico and California. They not only reveal an early history of publishing US Latino literature but also chronicle the changing status of these groups since the nineteenth century, and important issues such as assimilation, religion, communal identity, patriotism, and poverty. The anthology includes an extensive historical introduction, illustrations, original Spanish text for all poetry, and a bibliography.
A bilingual collection of popular Christmas songs from Latin America, illustrated to depict the Hispanic culture's rich and exuberant holiday celebrations.
