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How to Preserve Latino Christmas Traditions

This year my family is spending Christmas at my husband’s hometown, a beautiful place that is surrounded by majestic mountains. We are looking forward to make speculaas (a traditional dutch cookie,) building gingerbread houses and participating in other traditions that are typical in this part of the United States.

As excited I am for my children to enjoy the european traditions that were part of their dad’s Christmas, I also crave the need to share with them Navidad or the things that made Christmas special to me. Luckily, there are so many ways where families like mine (with a strong connection to Latin America) can preserve their Latino Christmas traditions.

How To Preserve Latino Christmas Traditions

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RELATED POST: Christmas in Ecuador

Food

Food is one of the main components of Christmas in Latin America and an effective resource to pass on heritage. From chilaquiles to churros, from tamales to arroz navideño, there are so many delicious dishes to try and enjoy during this season. Check out for more ideas here in my Latino Christmas Food Pinterest Board.

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Music

It warms my heart whenever I hear my kids singing villancicos, the traditional Christmas carols that are part of our Latino Christmas traditions. They bring back magical memories of familia and home! At Mundo Lanugo Youtube channel, these beautiful carols are introduced by friendly characters that your kids will soon learn to recognize by their names. The videos are darling and they are not only a great resource to teach heritage but also to teach language. Check out their channel and don’t forget to subscribe it!

Books

Books are also great resources to teach our kids about Latino holiday traditions. Plus, there is nothing cozier than reading books by the Christmas tree lights. From Noche Buena to Posadas, the beautiful stories of these books will warm your heart while also teaching you a few Spanish words! Check out 10 Christmas Children’s Books Latinos Will Enjoy or visit my Christmas Bilingual Books Pinterest Board for more ideas

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Interactive Games 

A great way to immerse your children to some fun Navidad traditions is through this app where for only $1.99 your kids can play fun interactive games “that promote the spanish language while your child enjoys his favorite Christmas theme activities.” I downloaded Mundo Lanugo en Navidad – Merry Christmas Games in Spanish app before our flight across country and it not only entertained my children for some time but it also helped them to transition into Christmas spirit. Their favorite game was decorating the gingerbread house while listening to the colors in Spanish. This app is available in IOS (ipad and iphone) and Android. You can watch here the demo.

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What Do You Do To Preserve 

Latino Christmas Traditions?

 

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this app for review. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.

December 13, 2016 9:01 pm Hispanic Mama Filed Under: Bicultural Life, Parenting

10 Children’s Books about Christmas

Children's Books about Christmas

Wondering what to give your children for Christmas? These 10 children’s books about Christmas are the perfect gifts!

Books are great resources to teach our kids about Latino holiday traditions. Plus, there is nothing cozier than reading books by the Christmas tree lights.

From Noche Buena to Posadas, the beautiful stories of these books will warm your heart while also teaching you a few Spanish words!

RELATED POST: 18 POPULAR LATINO CHRISTMAS SONGS

10 Children’s Bilingual Books about Christmas

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A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas

This is a fun twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” using piñatas, burritos and other Latino-themed items. The pictures are beautiful and the story will warm your heart. Plus, if you are learning Spanish, this is must-have book since it provides pronunciations and a glossary.

The Christmas Gift: El regalo de Navidad

The story of this bilingual book is based on a Christmas memory of the author. It is a great book to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.

La Nochebuena South of the Border

What a fun book about a sombrero-wearing Santa making his rounds through the Mexican desert.

The Night of Las Posadas

Great book to learn about Las Posadas, a popular Christmas tradition that represents the story of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.

La Noche Buena: A Christmas Story

This book reminded me Noche Buena in Ecuador. The story will give you a great glimpse of a Christmas Eve celebration in the Latino household!

The Legend of the Poinsettia

This book talks about how the poinsettia (the flower of Christmas Eve) came to be through Lucida, a little girl in Mexico. I like how the story captures the culture of Mexico through its well written story and art.

El mejor regalo del mundo: la leyenda de la Vieja Belen / The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belen Bilingual Edition 

Have you ever heard about La Vieja Belen? This bilingual book introduces this Dominican folk character with the most tender story that will warm your heart!

Arturo and the Navidad Birds

“It’s time for Arturo and his Central American grandmother, Abue Rosa, to decorate their Christmas tree. Abue Rosa shares with him the family history of each ornament as it is hung. But what happens when Arturo plays with—and breaks—a glass bird? Young readers will find out in this touching, bilingual picture book.”

The Santero’s Miracle; A Bilingual Story

“In this bilingual story of faith, Don Jacobo has a dream that, in the end, is a reminder that miracles do happen. Rudolfo Anaya’s story of the power of faith, hope, and love will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.”–From Publisher

Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad: Christmas Feasts of the Hispanic Caribbean

“Delicious recipes, colorful history, and family stories show how Christmas has been celebrated in the Hispanic Caribbean. This collaborative effort by Maricel Presilla and her illustrator father captures the light, feel, and smells of the Christmases they celebrated in their homeland and now recreate in the U.S.”

¡Feliz Navidad!

 

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December 8, 2015 7:12 am Hispanic Mama Filed Under: Bilingual Books, Heritage

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