Latino Holiday Book From Cinco De Mayo To Dia De Los Muertos-the Celebrations And Traditions Of Hispanic-americans

The essential all-in-one celebration of the major Latino Holidays and Traditions Hispanic-Americans have an incredibly rich and colorful culture, and The Latino Holiday Book is the only complete resource for all those wanting to celebrate and honor the special Latino holiday traditions. With a focus on Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Colombian-American customs, author Valerie Menard takes us through the full year, covering: Dia de los Reyes * Calle Ocho Easter * Cinco de Mayo * Cuban Independence Day * National Puerto Rican Day * Dominican Independence Day * Dia de la Raza * Dia de los Muertos * The Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe * Christmas * Mother's Day * Dia de los Ninos, and much more For each celebration, Menard discusses their religious or social history, typical customs, special foods and activities, and gives recipes and instructions for making the authentic foods and crafts that particularly represent a day's traditions. Weddings, birthdays, and quinceaneras are also explored in rich detail.Menard, Valerie is the author of 'Latino Holiday Book From Cinco De Mayo To Dia De Los Muertos-the Celebrations And Traditions Of Hispanic-americans', published 2004 under ISBN 9781569244067 and ISBN 1569244065.