This post may contain affiliate links. Valentine’s is a great opportunity to teach children about love, about friendship and about caring about others. Here are 10 Spanish and bilingual Spanish/English books that teach about relationships and about caring. BOOKS IN SPANISH ONLY El Libro Magico de la Amistad/ The Magic Book of Friendship Valeria Varita, a … Read more
Blending Baby Teeth Traditions When I was a little girl growing up in Guatemala I would leave my baby teeth under my pillow for the Ratoncito (little mouse) to come and take them during the night and leave me money. My oldest daughter, Ariane, lost her first tooth soon after her 6th birthday and to … Read more
In Guatemala, Day of the Dead is celebrated around the table. Every November 1, families gather to share fiambre, a cold salad made with more than 50 ingredients and prepared only once a year. Unlike Mexico, the focus is less on home altars and more on food, family, and cemetery visits. This guide explores fiambre, traditional sweets, and the origins of Guatemala’s unique holiday traditions.
I just love October and love Halloween. It’s such a fun time of the year. I have always liked dressing up and now that I have children I enjoy it even more. Being bicultural and bilingual gives us the opportunity to blend traditions and I have to say Halloween and El Día de Los Muertos really … Read more
