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By: Lorito Books: Hear a Book, Read a Book {Giveaway} « SpanglishBaby

Lorito Books: Hear a Book, Read a Book {Giveaway} « SpanglishBaby — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:04:10 +0000

[...] Spanish in separate tracks—if the book is bilingual, or in Spanish only. Several books, including La Parranda de Mimí and The Bossy Gallito, are actually read by their authors which is definitely a treat because who [...]

By: bububooks

bububooks — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:42:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful interview. I think it’s awesome everyone shared their own holiday experiences too!! How cool is that?! I look forward to reading this book.

Happy Holidays to all,
Laura

By: Ruby

Ruby — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:18:24 +0000

This year the stockings are up and just like I did when I was a child, my children will see what goodies are inside on January 6th, el dia de los reyes magos.
This has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. Passed on from my grandparents. I know I loved it and my children will love it also.

By the way I just came across your site and I love it!

By: Melanie (ModernMami)

Melanie (ModernMami) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:08 +0000

Our family has our dinner on Noche Buena, plus this year, I plan on having my daughter make a basket for Tres Reyes Magos and pick out grass for the camels so we can celebrate it as I used to when I was a little girl. This book would be great and I'm sure her abuelo and abuela would love to read it to her, as would I. .-= Melanie (ModernMami)´s last blog ..Win an Evening Clutch from Dressbarn! =-.

By: Mozi Esmes Mommy

Mozi Esmes Mommy — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:54:57 +0000

We've started a Jesse tree this year, and we do a Happy Birthday Jesus cake... janemaritz at yahoo dot com .-= Mozi Esmes Mommy´s last blog ..Fashion Friday =-.

By: Gingerannbeck

Gingerannbeck — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:50:38 +0000

We read stories and books every night in December which is a great way to learn about how others celebrate Christmas and what it is all about. This book sounds like a wonderful addition to our Christmas books. .-= Gingerannbeck´s last blog ..Christmas Activities =-.

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:46:39 +0000

We go to Midnight Mass and open our presents right afterward. I grew up in a French Catholic home and we've done un " reveillon" every year of my life! My husband is Costa Rican so we eat tamales on Christmas day (and lots of days leading up to Christmas too LOL!) and waffles for Christmas morning. Every day of Advent we put up an ornament for the Jesse tree and put a piece of yarn in a manger for baby Jesus to have a soft bed on Christmas morning. I like the recommendation to read bilingual books totally in one language and then to go back for a rereading in the other language. please email me inf I win. Thank you. .-= Julie´s last blog ..Stained Glass Ornaments =-.

By: Carrie_in_TN

Carrie_in_TN — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:01:57 +0000

The book sounds wonderful. Thank you for the great interview.
As a Cuban-American, I’m about the Noche Buena! And as silly as it is the 12 grapes that must be eaten on Dec. 31. And I may teach her to follow the fun little wives tale that she must mop her house on the 31st and throw the dirty water out the door, so that all the cosas malas go with it.
Though I rarely do this, I just love the symbolism — and you end up with clean floors with which to start the Ano Nuevo!
Besos!
Carrie
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By: Joscelyn Ramos Campbell

Joscelyn Ramos Campbell — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:48:32 +0000

Noche Buena has always been a very big tradition with my family. When we were living in New York, all the family would come together, go to a special Noche Buena church service, and have a formal dinner, (as per my Puerto Rican grandmother’s request), and we would celebrate together en familia with traditional Puerto Rican (and Cuban for my father) holiday food.
Now, with my beloved grandparents gone and my family scattered across the country, getting together is very special. My parents are among the oldest in the family and have taken my grandparent’s Noche Buena mantle. With my mother’s ailing health, my family (and my 3 other sibilings’ families) are going to spend Christmas in Florida with my parents…that will include 14 grandchildren, including a set of toddler identical twin boys!
The majority of my siblings, including myself, are married to non-Latinos and we are raising our children bilingual. I know it is my desire for them to experience my Latino culture, the way I did while I was growing up. I want them to be accustomed to eating Turkey and Pernil…eating Apple Pie and Flan…eating Green Bean Casserole and Pinon. Its important that they stay connected to their Latino roots and the holidays are one of the best times to share those memories with them.

By: mom2miahaudrey

mom2miahaudrey — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:16:33 +0000

We have panes con pavo (from El Salvador), and open presents at midnight my son loves this! We start with the youngest person in the room until we get to the oldest…which is usually grandma (and usually the one with the most gifts ). I hope they can continue our traditional menu and celebration when they are grown.