Author: Sandra Fernandez
A farewell to Pelé
On December 29, 2022, the world was saddened by the news of the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé. He was considered one of the best […]
It’s posada season!
It’s the Christmas season once again… are you planning a posada? While many people think that a posada is just a Christma-time party, the cultural and religious history is more […]
Celebrating la Virgen de Guadalupe
To me December 12th has always been the day that we honor the Virgen de Guadalupe. When I lived in Mexico, there was a big festival that included a mass, […]
Do you know how to take your blood pressure at home?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is defined as a sustained increase in the pressure of […]
Uncovering the Meaning and Function of the Seven Cones in Piñatas
When was the last time you let yourself be blindfolded in public, were handed a bat, and encouraged to just swing blindly while music, clapping and chanting surrounded you? When […]