Childhood’s End: Quinceañera Parties Are A Major Milestone in Young Latinas’ Lives
The pre-Hispanic tradition for 15-year-olds bridges girlhood and womanhood— and continues to evolve.
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Religion
¿Qué representa la tradición de celebrar los XV años?
Con bases en la época prehispánica, la celebración es un rito de pasaje para las niñas que deviene de una mezcla de tradiciones.
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Making Sense Of The Aztecs’ Human Sacrifices
Ritual viewed as way for the ancient Mexican civilization to keep its gods appeased.
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Cosmic Battle: Eclipses Helped Define Civilizations Of Mayas, Mexicas
Pre-Hispanic Mexicans used myths and rituals to cope with the phenomenon.
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Catholic Rite For 3-Year-Olds Popular in Mexico
A trio of explanations exists for the origins of this tradition, which strengthens the religious link between generations.
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Los sacrificios humanos de los ‘aztecas’
Hay que adentrarse en su cosmovisión para comprender el significado.
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The Story Of Our Lady Of The Conception
The Patroness of Brazil: a good fisherwoman?
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Journey Home: A Lost Tribe Of Indian Jews Returns To Israel 27 Centuries Later
Thousands of Bnei Menashe began returning to Israel in the 1980s. Now, thousands hope to join them.
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Solving the Mystery of Virgin Mary Statues That Appear to Cry
It's up to the Catholic Church to determine if blood tears are miracles, fakery or natural phenomena.
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