Comments on: ReadMe: Abuelos

By: Ginger

Ginger — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:09:52 +0000

I would love to teach my grandchildren the tradition of serenading people, on their birthdays and at other times. That is one of my favorite memories from living in Latin America.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:27:11 +0000

My kids love hearing stories of when I was a little girl and one of my favorites is also Las Posadas. I enjoy telling them how my family and friends would gather at someone's house and divide into groups singing back and forth, half of us outside, the other half in. And how special I felt to be able to carry los peregrinos. One of the traditions I keep closest to my heart... .-= Monica´s last blog ..My First Book of Spanish Words =-.

By: Silvia

Silvia — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:25:22 +0000

I would love to share with my children the "posadas" I would like to explain their meaning, and the original meaning of the pinatas (which were born in this fun celebration). Love Christmas time in Mexico! .-= Silvia´s last blog .."Con Kleenex Celebra tu Hispanidad" / "Express your Hispanic Pride with Kleenex" =-.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:49:30 +0000

Sadly, not much for cultural traditions here either. It’s embarrassing, really.

We have been (and are planning to do more) traveling. Much of our plans include South American countries. We have young children to whom I trying to teach Spanish, without knowing much myself. I’m on the lookout for resources – especially bilingual audio. That’s what has brought me to this blog.

Thanks for letting me take a peek around.

By: Siobhan Moffitt

Siobhan Moffitt — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:26:58 +0000

We do Dia de los Muertos here! I have *loved* making an ofrenda every year, even before my son came along! Escited that he’ll be able to help with it a little more this year. We also do Dia de los Reyes. My husband, who is Mexican, picks out two presents to give him on the 6th.

By: Tati

Tati — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:54:43 +0000

We love making tamales and giving them out at Christmas and of course, there is the huge Mexican feast on Christmas eve
.-= Tati´s last blog ..Immersion Class: Los Animales de la Granja =-.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:17:22 +0000

I want my children to learn all about the traditions of Christmas time in my family. For me it means posole, tamales, beans and bizcochitos and I want the smells and tastes to be things they remember during this time too…

By: Kalen

Kalen — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:23:15 +0000

I love celebrating the Rosca with my family. It is not a tradition I grew up w/, but my husband’s family does it. One night (Dia de los Reyes Magos, January 6) his family eats dinner and after dinner, they cut the rosca and everyone has a piece. Whoever’s piece has a baby Jesus doll inside is responsible for cooking at the next celebration on
Feb 2. We don’t live near my in-laws, so this year we just ate tamales and rosca at home.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:52:30 +0000

I love the Bolivian custom where each child at the birthday party says a special blessing or wish about the birthday boy or girl. Our family is not very good at traditions, but we're working on it...and also working on the bilingual part. It is definitely harder here in the States for us and them to remember to speak in spanish, but your website has encouraged us to keep trying. Thank you! .-= Susan´s last blog ..science museum =-.

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:05:30 +0000

When I was growing up in Peru, we stayed up late on Dec 24th. As soon as midnight rolled around we all hugged and wished each other Merry Christmas. Then we sat down and had Christmas dinner, and for dessert hot chocolate and pannetone (a sweet bread, originated in Italy I believe). Only after that were we allowed to open presents!
My husband (who is american) and I, have adapted this tradition… we just skip the food after midnight