Yesterday we saw 12 Latin Recipes For a Latin Flavored Thanksgiving. So, you're planning to cook a big, Latin flavored Turkey. You know there will be a lot of leftovers - and you know the turkey...
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As you know, Thanksgiving is a holiday traditionally celebrated in the United States; it was created in the US. However, many people from different countries have adopted Thanksgiving, and adapted...
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Today - May 13th, 2007 - we celebrate "Dia de las Madres" (Mother's Day) here in Uruguay. Brazil and the US also celebrate Mother's day in the second Sunday in May. I'm not...
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This could be a good idea, if the whole "Barbie concept" wasn't so bad and harmful for little girls. Mattel is launching another member of the Barbie Collector Pink Label "Dolls of...
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Since we're so far away from Brazil, I'll try to bring Brazilian Carnival to Latina Viva. Let's celebrate! I've found this on YouTube: a slide show with beautiful images from Rio de...
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The Uruguayan Carnival is the longest Carnival in the world; the celebrations take place during an entire month. It doesn't have much in common with the Brazilian Carnival, but similarities with...
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by Eliane on December 31, 2006
This post is for you. Yes, you, chica! And for you, chico! (I know there are some of you there.) This is to thank you for visiting me, for reading my musings, for your reviews and comments. I'm...
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Brazilians have many traditions for New Year's Eve. Each state and region have its own, but many are followed in the entire country. Everybody does these little things to ask for happiness,...
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I love alcoholic drinks and cocktails (with moderation people, moderation is the key here). I have traditional recipes for every celebration of the year; this one is my New Year's drink. It's...
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by Eliane on December 24, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece Sixth Piece Seventh Piece Eighth Piece Ninth Piece Tenth Piece Eleventh Piece ___________________ Twelfth Piece Christmas is all that: it...
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by Eliane on December 23, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece Sixth Piece Seventh Piece Eighth Piece Ninth Piece Tenth Piece ___________________ Eleventh Piece Christmas is Peace. It is a day to look...
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by Eliane on December 22, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece Sixth Piece Seventh Piece Eighth Piece Ninth Piece ___________________ Tenth Piece Christmas is understanding. It is to understand that...
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by Eliane on December 22, 2006
Washington Post has published a beautiful and interesting Photo Gallery: The National Tree Photo Gallery. The photos are stunning. According to The Washington Post, photographer Aldon D. Nielsen has...
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by Eliane on December 21, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece Sixth Piece Seventh Piece Eighth Piece ___________________ Ninth Piece Christmas is compassion. Compassion for the sad and the lonely...
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by Eliane on December 20, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece Sixth Piece Seventh Piece ___________________ Eighth Piece Christmas is Hope. Hope of Peace, Love, Understanding, Compassion. Hope that...
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by Eliane on December 19, 2006
I know, I know, my posting has been slow and short, lately. The thing is, with Christmas hanging over my head (remember the legend of Damocles and the sword?), I'm going trough really busy and...
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by Eliane on December 18, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece Sixth Piece ___________________ Seventh Piece Christmas is Faith. Faith in the humankind. Faith in a new world, made of love and...
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by Eliane on December 18, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece Fifth Piece ___________________ Sixth Piece Christmas is Light. Light of the Christmas trees, the houses, the churches. But it is also Light in the...
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by Eliane on December 17, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece Fourth Piece ___________________ Fifth Piece Christmas is courage. Courage to look back and accept that we were mistaken many times. Courage to see the year is...
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by Eliane on December 16, 2006
First Piece Second Piece Third Piece _____________________ Fourth Piece Christmas is magic. To be a child once again, and believe in Santa Claus. Magic that turns our heart pure; and makes us believe...
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by Eliane on December 15, 2006
First Piece Second Piece _____________________ Third Piece Christmas is Forgiveness. It's a day to forgive and forget. Forgive those who abandoned and forgot us, and to let go of the heavy load...
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