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El Burrito de Belen

El Burrito de Belén

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Your kids will fall in love with this adorable animation! The classic children’s Christmas song, El Burrito de Belén became a hit in Venezuela back in the 70s and it definitely holds up today. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content,…
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How to Enjoy the Holidays When You Don’t Celebrate Christmas

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The holidays are hard enough with family get togethers, end of year budget crunching, and the strain of buying gifts for everyone on your list. Add to that religious differences and someone’s bound to get their eggnog soured. As a Jewish…
An American Tradition: The Pumpkin Patch

An American Tradition: The Pumpkin Patch

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One of the first places I brought Carlos when he was my boyfriend was to a pumpkin patch, and one of the first things I showed him was how to to carve a jack-o-lantern. I’ve always been interested in other cultures and traditions, but there…
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Teach Your Children The Meaning of Christmas

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What is the real meaning of Christmas, and how to teach it to your children? As a mother, you teach your children first and foremost by example. During this holiday season, you have the opportunity to show your family the three most meaningful…
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How to Throw Your Own Posada

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Are you thinking of throwing your own Posada? You're not alone! December 16th marks the kick-off for Las Posadas, the nine days of festivities that lead up to Christmas in Mexico and other Latin American countries. But what exactly is a…
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Latin-Style Traditional Holiday Foods

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Latino holiday foods tend to involve the whole family, comprising feasts that start the night before with the marinating of meats and the preparation of sauces. (Or the rising of breads. Have you heard of the Venezuelan pan de jamón?) In…
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Holiday Recipes With a Latino Twist

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Latino-inspired holiday recipes are a hit with Hispanic families! Growing up, our holiday table would look just like a Roman bacchanal; a large display of cold cuts and salads, hot meats and entrees, garnishes to satisfy everyone, plenty…
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Celebrating a Multicultural Christmas

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A multicultural Christmas is becoming more and more frequent in today's world. "Who is this, mommy?" We are on our third round of this particular line of questioning. My three year old looks at me earnestly, eagerly, wanting to make…
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Tips for a Merry Blended Family Holiday

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Blended families can also have a merry holiday! My parents split up when I was thirteen; my father remarried, my mother didn't. Suddenly, the holidays—once a special time when everyone was together, a time to look forward to, to cherish—seemed…