Despite Venezuelan facing a tough economic crisis, with shortages and price hikes putting a damper on the holiday season, there is a fun tradition that might bring back some Christmas cheer during difficult times - and it involves roller skates.
With only 8 days to go before Christmas, I'm sure you're tired of hearing the same holiday songs on the radio as I am. Honestly, how many times can you hear Deano sing about Santa bringing toys for every good girl and boy? So, with that in mind, here are the top 10 Christmas songs of all time, as decided by me.
'Tis the season to be jolly! 'Tis the season to be jolly! Christmas time is here and gifts need to be purchased. So fire up that Amazon account of yours and get spending.
Santa Claus surprises beachgoers, by arriving on a surfboard! Santa Claus surprises beachgoers, by arriving on a surfboard! Australian's don't have a white Christmas ever.
Christmas is the most anticipated time of the year especially for kids who look forward to receiving toys as gifts. In one way or another, almost every person needs a guide to the best toys for kids this coming 2013 Christmas season.
With the start of many best of 2013 articles, it is sure to also stumble upon a list that features the best songs for 2013. Websites like Huffington Post, MTV and Time came up with the ones who are deserving enough to be included in the top 10 since almost each month of this year was filled with memorable hits to make a mark in music history.
Kelly Clarkson's "Cautionary Christmas Music Tale" was NBC's highlighted live special last night. Newlywed and mommy to be Kelly Clarkson says that it has always been a dream of hers to be part of a Christmas special. Well, she actually got to host her own.
Nochebuena (“the Good Night”), more frequently called Christmas Eve, is a night of celebration within Latino households. While most Americans sit in anticipation of Christmas day, Latino celebrate early, gathering family and friends for a big dinner; an evening that also has plenty of music and gifts.Misa de Gallo (Midnight Mass) occurs on the eve of Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus, which took place at midnight. Many mass-goers attend service with a baby Jesus figurine so that it can be blessed before placing it back in their nativity.
Every year on the night of December 7th Guatemalans gather around a bonfire to burn the devils in a ritual to kick off the Christmas season. The tradition is a symbol of purification and has been practiced in the Central American country since the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.
Ever wonder what it might be like to be a fire-breathing dragon? Well if you take a shot of Colombian aguardiente, otherwise known as "fire water," you'll be sure to find out.It's holiday season and chances are if you're Colombian, or if you know someone who is, you may have had the fiery 'pleasure' of taking a shot of Colombia's distinctive liquor, aguardiente, a clear, anise-flavored liquid made of processed sugarcane that practically burns a hole right through you.
December is not just about the Christmas season but also a huge month for new movies to catch. If you plan to visit the theaters on Christmas day, then here are top 8 movies you cannot afford to miss to help light up your holidays.
Christmas and the holiday season are important to Latinos, traditionally and culturally, and that being so, it's amazing to see Latinos on screen, portraying interesting and intelligent characters in films about the season. While there needs to be more seasonal films where Latinos are the lead, there are a number of films that Latinos can refer to when they want to see themselves represented on screen.
With Christmas coming up a couple of weeks from now, many are probably considering to give gadgets as the best Christmas gifts for 2013. From tablets, headphones, smartphones, laptops and gaming consoles, you just won’t run out of Christmas gift ideas to think of.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping holiday in America. With huge discounts on electronics, toys and much more. It's purpose is to lend a hand to shoppers who can spend less on gifts and home goods, that they would normally not be able to splurge on. Unfortunately, competition and getting to your favorite things first, can turn violent. We have heard in recent years of people trembling over each other, arguments and even fights. But this doesn't stop retailers from opening their stores early every year for Black Friday, due to the fact that they make the most money during the shopping craze. Nothing should be worth the chaos that this holiday shopping tradition has brought along.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade started 87-years ago in Manhattan, New York. The "Believe" retailer is a part of history even being featured in classic movies like "Miracle on 34th Street". Without Macy's it almost feels like the holidays in New York would just not be complete. But the Macy's Parade wasn't always "high-tech" and glamorous. Back in it's first years the parade was very simple and humble, as those times also were. That also allows us to be humored by how creepy the first Macy's Day Parade balloons were!
Did you know that even the most perfect gentleman loves receiving gifts? Now that the Christmas holiday season is soon to happen, then it is about time that you grab yourself a guide list which you can refer to help you get the best Christmas present for your dad, husband, boyfriend or brother.
Puerto Rican dishes are gathered, like the family seated around them. There's quick chatter and side conversation. The food smells delicious, and it tastes better. Some say that it's all about the adobo, but a number of the other Puerto Rican home-style cooks say that it's about the sofrito, sometimes called sazon. Eventually, someone exclaims, "And, any Puerto Rican will tell you when it comes to good adobe or sofrito, it CANNOT be store-bought."
Is it possible to enjoy the holidays without packing on the weight? Most people fear the year end festivities because at the end of it all, your pants always feel a bit tighter, which can be so frustrating.
