When you think of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, you probably think of the Mexican holiday. However, people around the world celebrate similar traditions. In fact, different cultures observe these traditions in different months. Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong “Hungry Ghost Festival is well-known […]
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Costa Rican cuisine is diverse, mouthwatering, and unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! The base is white rice and black beans. Preparation varies by region and province (Costa Rica has seven provinces). I’ve often read that the “Holy Trinity” of Costa Rican food consists of garlic, cilantro, and onion. These ingredients, plus the unique and indispensable
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Learn all about Advent, and how it is celebrated around the world. Advent is the time to prepare for Christmas. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” During the month before Christmas, Christians prepare for the Advent of Jesus Christ. The church celebrating Advent goes back at least as far as the fifth century. In
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When most people think of Costa Rica, they picture the beaches, or the incredible wildlife of the tropical forests. But one of my favorite places to visit is beautiful Cartago, where there is always a fog rolling in, just obscuring the view of the mountains. It is an area that is green and lush but
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning ten fun facts about Cuba. Find even more on our Fun Facts About Central America and the Caribbean page! Part of our Fun Facts for Kids series. 1. Cuba’s Indigenous People Tracing back to 4,000 BC, the hunter-gatherers Ciboney and Guanatabey were Cuba’s first indigenous people. Around 1,050 AD,
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