Some Christmas Wishes

Some Christmas Wishes

NewsTaco December 22, 2016

*We made Henry’s list. More good news to report! VL By Henry Flores, NewsTaco (2 minute read)  I was pondering what to write about in my next column when it […]

Song For The Living

NewsTaco August 29, 2016

*This isn’t exactly a Juan Gabriel tribute, but it’s what film makers might call a reaction shot. You’ll find here a snapshot of the people who loved his music. VL […]

Muslims love Jesus, too: 6 things you didn’t know about Jesus in Islam

NewsTaco December 30, 2015

*Five days past Christmas, this is still relevant. Some of the most beautiful Islamic mystic poetry is dedicated to Jesus and Mary. In these times of bitter suspision and dangerous […]

Our Holiday Tradiciones

Mary Mata December 26, 2012

By Joe Ray, Latinovations Growing up near the Mexican border and having spent a few of my first few Holiday seasons in Sonora as well as Arizona, provided me the […]

A Latin Alternative Holiday Party

Mary Mata December 24, 2012

By Jasmine Garsd, NPR Click on the picture to read and hear the story. [Photo by c_chan808]

Parranda: The Puerto Rican Tradition Keeps Going Strong

Mary Mata

By Rocio Gonzalez, Voxxi ¡Asalto! But don’t be alarmed—it only means that a Puerto Rican holiday tradition has just made its way to your door. The parranda. ‘Saludos, saludos, vengo a saludar…’ […]

A Latino Christmas

Mary Mata

By Miguel Perez, Hidden Hispanic Heritage We call it “Navidad,” the Spanish word for Christmas. But literally, it means “Nativity” — and we have no qualms about the birth we […]

Banned for Decades, Christmas Returns to Cuba

Mary Mata December 19, 2012

By Yoani Sanchez, Huffington Post Latino Voices Tiny plastic trees peek out here and there, with garlands saved from other years and a wire star at the top. Superb conifers […]

My Memories Of El Día De Los Tres Reyes Magos

Mary Mata January 6, 2012

When I was a little girl, the arrival of the Tres Reyes Magos meant something very special to me — a second chance at getting more gifts after Christmas. The […]

Heavenly Christmas Cod

Mary Mata December 30, 2011

By Abigail García I must admit that this time, it wasn’t me who cooked cod for the holidays, but I wrote down every single detail and ingredient my mom uses […]