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Christmas in Mexico view detail comment email this

This bilingual (English and Spanish) website describes traditional Christmas celebrations in Mexico, which begin nine days before Christmas Eve with "Las Posadas" ("an enactment of looking for lodging of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary"). Features traditional songs, prayers, food, and activities. From a Spanish instructor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.
http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/nacimnto.htm
Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances, Musical Genres

Last updated Mar 2, 2006


Jewish Holidays: Lag Ba'Omer view detail comment email this

A directory of links for the Jewish holiday Lag Ba'Omer, the 33rd day between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (the timing means the holiday usually occurs in late spring). The links represent a range of information about the Lag Ba'Omer, including explanations of the holiday, traditions (such as the lighting of bonfires), and biographies of Rabbi Akiva. Also includes links to sites in Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, and other languages.
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayla.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated May 6, 2004


Mexico/Central America for Visitors view detail comment email this

A searchable, annotated directory for a wide range of topics about Mexico and Central America. Some of the areas include geography, politics and government, immigration, doing business in Latin America, current events, art, crafts, Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), history, holidays, culture, religion, and more. There are a few links to sites in Spanish. An About.com site.
http://gomexico.about.com/
Topics: Holidays & Observances, Regions of the World

Last updated Nov 28, 2002


Oaxaca's Tourist Guide: "Noche de Rábanos" (Radishes Night) - December 23rd view detail comment email this

A brief description of this holiday celebrated in Oaxaca, Mexico, to honor the "tradition dat[ing] back to colonial times, when missionaries taught natives how to cultivate radishes." A few photographs are included. Also available in Spanish (use the "Cambiar de Idioma" button).
http://oaxaca-travel.com/guide/cultural.php?getdoc=true&lang=us&doc=home§ion=cultural&atractivo=10.08.10.06
Topics: Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Fruits & Vegetables, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Nov 25, 2002




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