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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i Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! I always love scrolling through social media during this month, catching a glimpse of how other families are celebrating, and passing down their heritage to the littles in their family. We are a bicultural, Mexican-American family. And one way we love to teach our littles about their Mexican culture is
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Mérida is the capital of the state of Yucatán. This vibrant Mexican city is steeped in Mayan heritage and Spanish colonial influence. My daughter and I love wandering around the historic center and admiring its colorful buildings. Let’s take a fun-facts trip to discover Mérida’s history and culture! This post is part of the MKB Fun
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¡Hola, amigos! Coming straight out of Puebla, Mexico, I am extremely thrilled to unpack one of the most misunderstood holidays on the calendar: Cinco de Mayo. Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, or an excuse simply to have an endless supply of margaritas, Cinco de Mayo is quite a different affair, with a very diverse
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Growing up, arroz con leche was a typical meal in our home. We would have it at any time of the day. In American culture it’s seen as a dessert and served cold, but in my culture, it’s served warm with a pan dulce to accompany the rich flavor of fresh cinnamon sticks. I can
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