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¡Celebremos!: Las fiestas de México, Cuba y Puerto Rico, y cómo se festejan en los Estados Unidos
Celebremos Las fiestas de Mxico Cuba y Puerto Rico y cmo se festejan en los Estados Unidos Author:Valerie Menard Why is a girl's fifteenth birthday celebration (quinceañera) more elaborate than the sixteeth? — Why is the Day of the Dead cause for celebration? — Why is the Virgin of Guadalupe the patron saint of a whole continent? — The answer to these and many more questions can be found in this thoroughly entertaining and essential guide to Hispanic holidays... more ». Learn how Latinos traditionally celebrate their national holidays, religious festivals, weddings, birthdays, and coming-of-age celebrations. The major feasts, festivals and family-orientated events are featured, with a particular emphasis on Mexican, Cuban, and Puerto Rican celebrations.
This book describes each celebration within its historical context and discusses the popular traditions that have been established over time. Most importantly, ¡Celebremos! shows how these events are currently celebreted in the United States, to help preseve family unity, cultural identity, and Hispanic heritage. And because almost all celebrations are associated with wonderful foods, ¡Celebremos! includes a handy list of recipes to make each festivity an event with genuine Hispanic flavor.« less