Holiday Archives

How I’m Celebrating Christmas & Relearning Traditions With My Mexican Family

Sofía AguilarDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

by Sofía AguilarDecember 22, 2022December 22, 202202186

Growing up, my family never had the Christmas celebrations that I saw in the movies. Besides living in Los Angeles where the closest we’ll ever get to snow is two hours and a mountainous drive away, I noticed that our...

Lifestyle

10 Gifts for Your Hermana from Latinx-Owned Brands

Anna OrtegaDecember 9, 2022

by Anna OrtegaDecember 9, 2022043517

For some of us, our hermanita was the first friend we had in life. Even if you’ve had those petty sibling scuffles and arguments before, the bond you share with your sister is unique and can be fun and truly...

Lifestyle

10 Latina-Owned Candles Perfect for Gifting this Holiday Season

Nicole YoungDecember 2, 2022

by Nicole YoungDecember 2, 2022048805

No matter how busy life gets, lighting a candle is a great way to create a peaceful atmosphere at home or even in your office. Not only do they help create a peaceful ambiance, each scent is unique and calming...

Family

10 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts That Honor Latin Culture

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 2, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 2, 202205312

Not that as a mom myself I’m biased or anything, but Mother’s Day is honestly one of the best holidays of the year. So many of us have incredible mamas or mother figures in our lives, that we love and...

Lifestyle

I Stopped Setting New Year’s Resolutions & Started Doing Things My Way

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 7, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 7, 202204034

As far back as I can remember, I hated New Year’s Eve and even New Year’s Day for that matter. I know hate is a strong word, but I mean it. Even as a very young child, I remember feeling...

Culture

How to Veganize Your Favorite Latin Recipes for Holidays

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 23, 2021December 15, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 23, 2021December 15, 202105332

An essential part of the holidays is the FOOD and in our community we go all out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals we don’t usually get to enjoy at any other time. If you’re Latinx and you’ve gone vegan though,...

Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Presents That Celebrate Latinx Culture

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 3, 2020December 30, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 3, 2020December 30, 202006360

The holiday season is near, and with it, comes a flurry of holiday shopping. While we won’t be going as cray as we have past years, due to coronavirus, we still want to get some thoughtful gifts for the most...

Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: 15 Gifts for the Fun and Indecisive Gemini

Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 202004506

What can we say about Gemini’s that hasn’t already been said? These are the fun-loving and totally adaptable friends and lovers of the zodiac. Their duality is what can make them fun to shop for since they are likely able...

News and Entertainment

17 Latino Songs To Add To Your Holiday Playlist

Anna CherryNovember 23, 2018August 21, 2020

by Anna CherryNovember 23, 2018August 21, 202004714

The holidays are officially here. Thanksgiving might be over but Christmas and NYE’s are right around the corner. It’s around this time a year that the holiday songs start playing which is why we decided to put together a...

Lifestyle

13 Classic Latin American Holiday Dessert Dishes We Grew Up With

HipLatina KitchenNovember 22, 2018August 26, 2020

by HipLatina KitchenNovember 22, 2018August 26, 202006940

Usually we’re all about suggesting a healthy twist on classic Latin American cuisine, but hey, it’s the holiday season right? And what better time to indulge for a week with family and friends before diving back into the lighter fare...

Lifestyle

7 Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Across Latin America

Damaly GonzalezOctober 26, 2018September 2, 2020

by Damaly GonzalezOctober 26, 2018September 2, 2020025917

Dia de los Muertos originated 3,000 years ago and flourished mostly in the Central and Southern regions of the country we now recognize as Mexico. Indigenous groups of the North did not celebrate Day of the Dead because they...

Lifestyle

Neiman Marcus Is Still Selling Gourmet Latin Foods For A Lot of Money

Araceli CruzOctober 23, 2018September 2, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 23, 2018September 2, 202001514

A couple of years ago we heard Neiman Marcus was selling overpriced (and small) tamales. Pretty hilarious that a luxury department store would sell tamales, right? Especially when you consider that you could buy them from a local Latinx vendor for way...