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VIDEO: Woman Hugs Father’s Remains 84 Years After His Spanish Civil War Execution

NAVARRE, Spain – A weeping woman got to embrace her father’s remains following an 84-year search after he was executed during the Spanish Civil War. The government of Navarre, an autonomous community in Spain, returned the remains of Claudio Doreteo Dieguez Loza to his daughter Concha Dieguez on Dec. 18. Navarre, Spain. Map by Urvashi …

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Why Does Latin America Celebrate Their April Fool’s Day in December?

One of the most awaited celebrations in Latin America is the Dí­a de Los Santos Innocentes, or “Day of the Holy Innocents,” which occurs every year on Dec. 28. Just like Americans do during April Fool’s Day, Latinos pull practical and elaborate jokes on one another during the holiday. Tradition dictates that, whenever someone makes …

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La terrible historia de una explosión causada por la pirotecnia en México

México es considerado como uno de los principales países fabricantes de pirotecnia en América Latina, debido a su alto consumo. En el país no existe ningún estado donde en las fiestas de cualquier índole no se usen “cuetes” o “palomas” (diversas formas de artesaní­a explosiva) para darle más importancia o alegría a la festividad. Sin …

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Who Is More Popular in Latin America: The Three Kings or Santa Claus?

VERACRUZ, Mexico – Every Christmas, people wonder who deserves more attention in Latin America: Santa Claus or the Three Kings? They all bring gifts for the children, and both traditions have a long history. The tradition of Santa Claus also known as Papa Noel in the Spanish-speaking world comes from Europe. Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century …

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Stuff the Turkey: In Colombia, It’s Beef for Christmas Dinner

Many of Colombia’s favorite dishes are customary sights come Christmas season: fritters, Christmas Eve sweet, rum and raisin custard, empanadas, tamales, sancocho, and lechona. But for most Colombians, the Christmas picanha is the belle of the ball. Colombians choose the best meat for their Christmas picana. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.) Picanha is a South …

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Las danzas de los pastores, una hermosa tradición en Venezuela

Para los venezolanos, existen varias tradiciones que no pueden faltar en diciembre. Es el momento en que su identidad cultural se ve más ensalzada, una cultura repleta de cualidades culinarias, diversidad musical y ese optimismo desbordado por cada poro de su piel. La Navidad representa el mayor ciclo festivo dentro del calendario religioso y tradicional …

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Roberto Junco, the Mexican Archaeologist Who Searched for Underwater Treasures

Roberto spent his childhood outlining his interests. They always pointed toward the sea. He shared with his father the love of scuba diving, while his mother used to scold him for digging holes in the garden. All this unleashed the dream that he wanted to pursue: finding hidden treasures in the ocean depths. A Mexican …

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