Photo: Ron Mader, Tamales de frijol (Some rights reserved) February 2 is Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas) and the conclusion of Christmas season in Mexico and Spain. This festival is full of special events and the most important blessing to the baby Jesus. On Christmas Day (December 25) godparents are chosen for the Christ Child …
Lingo Cards (Some rights reserved) Reyes Magos = Magi (celebrated on Epiphany, January 6) Photos WikipediaBiblical MagiTwelfth Night Planeta.com
Photo: Ron Mader, Radish Figure (Some rights reserved) Oaxaca City – Come for the rábanos … stay for the totomoxtle! Mexico is known for its colorful, eclectic festivals, but one of the most unique is La Noche de Rábanos (Radish Night). Celebrated on December 23rd on the Zócalo, the one night event has been a focal …
Photo: Boris’ Christmas Fairyland (also see: boris) Christmas Music from Tire Companies Selections of Christmas Music 12 Days of ChristmasLyrics – Huapala Silent Night Recommended Listening200 years of Silent Night -The story behind Franz Gruber’s beloved carol of Oberndorf Austria. Note – it begins and ends on a dissonant note, kind of rare for the …
Photo: Guadalupes @ Boris Spider, Oaxaca (some rights reserved) December 12 is The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe), a popular Catholic feast day that celebrates the belief Juan Diego encountered the Virgin Mary, Mexico’s patron saint, in Mexico City on December 9 and 12, 1531. Mexico City Oaxaca …
Poster Christmas (Navidad) is a joyous holiday in Mexico celebrated from December 12 to January 6 (Puente Guadalupe-Reyes). CalendarDec 8 Juquila – Virgen de la Concepción, San Juanito ChurchDec 12 Virgen de GuadalupeDec 18 Virgen de la SoledadDec 23 Radish Night o Noche de Rábanos en el Zócalo (Oaxaca)Dec 25 NavidadJan 6 Mexico celebrates Epiphany …
Lingo Cards (Some rights reserved) Jólabókaflóð = Icelandic tradition whereby people give books to each other in the months running up to Christmas — and especially on Christmas Eve Elsewhere on the Webjolabokaflod.org – founding story Embedded Tweets WikipediaJólabókaflóð Planeta.com
Photo: Inocencia’s Piñata (some rights reserved) Links related to Christmas presented in a somewhat random fashion: HeadlinesPope Francis’ Christmas message was about Mary, Joseph, and migrationSpare a thought for Bethlehem this Christmas as politics and tourism collide – Freya Higgins-Desbiolles/The ConversationThe Most Beloved Christmas Specials Are (Almost) All Terrible – Atlantic Día de la Candelaria …
Lingo Cards Yule Log = A specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a Christmas tradition HallmarkYouTubeChristmas 2018 Videos 2019 2016 2015 2014 Planeta.com
Photo: Radish Night Posada Posada = a Mexican ritual re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for a lodging in Bethlehem, performed just before Christmas EssayLas Posadas are a celebration of Catholic worship before Christmas and consists of nine rosarios from December 16-24, collectively called a novena, which is commemorated in the holy family’s journey from …