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The holidays are all about celebrating with family and friends, and it’s not an overstatement to say that Latin Culture celebrates together better than anyone. While there are differences in the types of celebrations and the significance of the various holidays, what’s important to know is that Latinos spend much more time and have a lot more holiday celebrations than perhaps just about anyone when it comes to celebrating the holiday season. Culturally, historically, and traditionally, celebrations center around family and food. This is true regardless of whether you’re from South America, Central America, or mainland Mexico. From attending traditional...

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In many parts of Latin America, food plays a crucial role in the regions, countries, and communities as a whole.  Historically, Maya, Inca, and the Aztecs all conducted business and celebrated significant life events centered around food.  The geographic region that spans Latin America is vast, spanning two continents and over 7 million miles, yet the common denominator was food even in all that area.  While the foods of Latin America resemble one another, the reality is that they are unique to the specific region and influences that helped span the dishes. For example, food in central Mexico may share...

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In every culture, food is representative of comfort and family. In addition, we associate our memories of food with significant life events. In some cultures, the types of food and cuisine are indicative of much more significance than simply being a meal. Deals between kings, presidents, and generals are made over meals; business is negotiated and conducted; families and societies celebrate together, reinforcing bonds with each other. Hispanic culture is built around food as the anchor and centerpiece to the community. Hispanic culture is as diverse as its area, but the main pillars to Hispanic culture are family, faith, food,...

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Between September 15th and October 15th coincides with multiple Hispanic countries and their annual celebration of independence. Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico all share independence days on September 15th, 16th, and Chile on the 18th of September. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a moment to recognize famous traditions in Hispanic culture and the types of foods used to celebrate. For every festival, there is a food that is historic to commemorate that occasion.  And in each region of the Hispanic world, there are different variations of foods and traditions. Check out our list below...

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, 2021, here’s a list of the most popular Hispanic dishes by the region they call home. From the Caribbean to North and South America, Central America, and Mexico, the cuisine of Hispanic culture is both unique to the region and highly delicious.    While the language may be a common denominator between these regions, the dialect differences are as unique as the dishes from the areas. In much of Hispanic culture, food is a bond shared between people, families, and communities to bridge gaps and encourage...

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