Is there any difference between being in a Hispanic Family and any other family? What does it mean and how do we come to understand what the differences are?

Fiesta de Quinceaños
The ancient tribes of Mesoamerica celebrated rites of passage for their girls. Becoming a woman was an honor, sacred, a privilege and something to truly cherish. The fascinating evolution of the rite from that of a simple agrarian indigenous tribe to the extreme Quinceañera Expos of the U.S.

Hispanic Concepts of Time
There are many things to love about the Hispanic Culture, one of my favorites is their ability to live in the now. Time seems to have a different meaning for many Hispanics.

Hispanic Culture Benefits of Duel Languages
The study poses interesting thoughts about Hispanics and the Hispanic Culture. In some ways it is indicative of the complex and multifaceted dynamics that defines who we are and how we function.

Hispanic Gardening
Latin Americans have a long standing tradition of backyard or kitchen gardens used to grow food for the family and a little extra, “un poco mas” for sharing with friends. Mesoamerican gardening practices and techniques are quite ancient, dating as far back as 8000-2000 BCE.

Is there a “Hispanic Culture?”
Is there a "Hispanic Culture?" Is there one unifying thing that can be called Hispanic or Latino? Well the answer isn't so straight forward...

Latin American Death and Funeral Rituals
In most Latin American cultures death is intricately entwined with life. In many Western cultures people avoid talking or even thinking about death. Conversely, Latin Americans seem to embrace death. They may fear death but it is not ignored as a distasteful subject.

Machismo
Macho, a term that is often used to describe a man as aggressively virile, has noble roots in the Nahuatl language of the Indians of Latin America. In Nahuatl, macho refers to a wise, exemplary leader with no reference to gender. In Iberia, macho refers to a brave, wise and strong leader.

My Quest to Learn Spanish
I admit it. I do not have a good track record with learning languages. High school French was forgotten as soon as I left high school and College Italian had me mystified. So when I decided to learn more about Hispanic Culture, I realized I needed to learn Spanish. So I dove right in.

Quinceañeras
There are many places on the web where one might find out what the traditions of the Quiceañera celebration are as well as the gifts that are commonly given. In this article, I am going to cover the history of the Quiceañera as well as the meanings behind the celebration.

Quinceañeras part 2
There are many places on the web where one might find out what the traditions of the Quinceañera celebration are as well as the gifts that are commonly given. In this article, I am going to cover the history and the meaning of the Quiceañera celebration.

Traditional Quinceañera Gifts and Accessories
There are some essentials for a traditional Quinceañera and then there are accessories that make the occasion seem like a fantasy for the evening.

Traditions of Quinceañeras
The traditions of Quinceañeras may vary from family to family and from region to region but for the most part the core of the traditions are the same.

Traditions of Quinceañeras Part 2
The traditions of Quinceañeras may vary from family to family and from region to region but for the most part the core of the traditions are the same.

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