The tradition of the Reyes Magos, or "Three Wise Men," is a religious holiday celebrated in many Spanish-speaking countries ...

Buenos Aires, Argentina - January 04, 2025 Several Latin American countries celebrate Three Kings' Day every January 6, one of the most popular Christmas celebrations that commemorates the adoration ...

The gifts came from Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar on Jan. 6 -- the day that marks the biblical adoration of baby Jesus. They’re also known as the three wise men who traveled by horse, camel and ...

According to tradition, it marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus. The three kings —Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar — gifted baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh, respectively. For ...

The process of making tamales is labor intensive and is often part of family Christmas traditions in Latin America. A tamalada gives families the chance to spend time together, turning the work ...

Many Uruguayans still celebrate Christmas privately. They maintain family traditions similar to other ... about church-state separation. As Latin America evolves, Uruguay's secular model may ...

BRIGHT IDEA: Houston's favorite neighborhoods for viewing Christmas light displays What is most typical across Latin America is the tradition of tamaladas, large all-hands-on-deck cooking events ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Eating or making tamales is more than just a meal — it’s a tradition that unites families and communities across Latin America ... days like this Christmas—the ...

Driving to the Universidad Nacional in December was a family tradition for my daughter and me. Under the solstice sun and trade winds, Allison and I walked around the forestry school’s Christmas tree ...

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 99% of the city can trace heritage back to another country.

It's the week of Christmas, which means it's tamale ... used in sacred rituals throughout what's now Latin America since 8,000 B.C. Those traditions live on today. "I remember making tamales ...

But other Christmas traditions go back further ... Pere Noel (French), Weinactsmann (German), Papa Noel (Spain and Latin America), Baboo Noel (Italy) and Sinter Klaas (the Netherlands).