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 […]

Discovering the magic of Three Kings Day, from Puerto Rico to the US

NewsTaco December 8, 2016

*What a fun read! It’s not just Puerto Rico, though. It’s all of Latin America and in many, many place in the U.S. Even WalMart is in on the celebration […]

13 Perfect Gifts For Unapologetically Proud Latino Men

NewsTaco December 5, 2016

*A little Christmas shopping fun . . VL By Carolina Moreno, Huffington Post (. . . honestly, this is a cool time-suck) If you’re dreading giving the Latino men in your […]

10 things to know and misconceptions about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead

NewsTaco November 2, 2016

*One of the things not on the list is that in Mexico, where the celebration originated, the word “los” is not in the name, it’s simply Dia de Muertos. Here […]

What Happens When the Big Geek in your Family Chronicles the Holidays?

Mary Mata November 22, 2012

By Jesse Luna, NewsTaco The holidays are here and this is a great opportunity to chronicle family festivities- everything from tamaladas, to holiday dinners, to post-election family squabbles, to impromptu football scrimmages. This […]

Cascarones Just In Time For Easter Celebrations

Mary Mata April 6, 2012

Always colorful, sometimes sparkly or glitter-coated, nothing screams “Happy Easter” louder than getting a confetti-filled eggshell, or cascarón, cracked on top of your head. One of my earliest, and possibly […]

Valentine’s Day By The Numbers

Mary Mata February 13, 2012

From the U.S. Census Bureau Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, […]

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 […]

Santa Slips Into Cookie-Induced Diabetic Coma, Thanks Kids

Mary Mata December 29, 2011

Santa has had a long and much-publicized battle with his weight. TMZ and The Enquirer recently published photos of him on holiday with his wife. The tabloids have relentlessly attacked […]

Remembering People Above Things During The Holidays

Mary Mata December 22, 2011

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” actually creates chaos and disillusionment for many. I’m sure many of you have heard about the winter blues, and how lonely and […]