Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan cold salad made with more than 50 ingredients and served only on November 1st and 2nd for Day of the Dead and All Saints Day. This is my family’s fiambre rojo recipe, broken into a three-day plan that makes the long ingredient list manageable, with the caldillo dressing that ties it all together.
As el Dia de los Muertos approaches this is a great opportunity to use the Day of the Dead for kids to learn about this Mexican tradition. I’ve compiled a list of the best Day of the Dead activities for kids that will make celebrating Dia de los Muertos with children not only educational but … Read more
Many Latin American countries celebrate el Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in November. During the Day of the Dead celebrations, people honor the loved ones that have passed. The Catholic holidays of Día de Todos Los Santos (All Saints Day) on November 1st and All Soul’s Day on November 2nd, Day … Read more
Cinco de Mayo provides the perfect opportunity to teach children about Mexican traditions in a fun way. Even though celebrating Cinco de Mayo originated in Mexico, the day is more prevalent in the United States. So, it is the perfect time to learn a little about Mexican culture with easy Mexican-inspired activities everyone can enjoy! … Read more
Earth Day is a great opportunity to teach your children about the importance of taking care of our planet and being more conscious about their environment, but it is also a great opportunity to teach them Spanish. Take this opportunity to teach them more about the ecosystems that are around them and also about the … Read more
Check out these very cool Valentine’s Cards in Spanish from Latinaish. The photographs are beautiful and the phrases just make me feel like I’m back home. You can print them free by from the Latinaish website HERE. This is a cute bilingual Spanish Valentine’s coloring page by Bebé Bilingual . You can print it from … Read more
Valentine’s gives us the opportunity to take some time out of our busy schedule and celebrate those people that make our lives better through their love and support. I am lucky that I am surrounded by so many wonderful people who care for me and help me be a better person each day: my kids, … Read more
El Día de Reyes Magos, Three Kings Day or Epiphany, is a Christian holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries on January 6th. Children get presents on this day from the Magi instead of receiving them on Christmas from Santa Claus. El Día de Reyes’s celebration commemorates when the Three Wise Men bring gold, incense, … Read more
Guatemalan tostadas are crispy fried tortillas spread with three traditional sauces: guacamole, refried black beans, and recado. It’s the appetizer every Guatemalan household puts out during the holidays, and it comes together in about 35 minutes once the sauces are made. This isn’t the Mexican tostada bar with a dozen toppings — it’s a specific three-sauce combination, and once you’ve had it, you’ll understand why Guatemalans get territorial about which one is theirs.
From December 16th to Christmas Eve, Guatemalans celebrate the traditional Posadas Navideñas. Each night, a group of people visits three houses. Through this song, a ritualistic dialogue takes place in which José and María look for lodging to spend the night. The posada song is an essential part of Christmas traditions in Mexico, Guatemala, and … Read more
