As the number of Hispanic mothers in the
Arlette Torres, Editorial Director for the Sinceramente line explains the role of mothers which are the latest inspiration for Hallmark Cards designs.
“Mothers are beloved, deeply respected, revered figures in the Hispanic community,” she says. “Her children view her as the source of goodness and love, affection, warmth and forgiveness. She is the idealized female figure, unequaled by other women.”
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Tomorrow is May 5th, which to many Mexican-Americans commemorates the Battle of Puebla - the site where Mexican troops defeated the French army in 1862. Nothing really to celebrate since Mexicans celebrate “El Grito” - Mexican Independence Day on September 16th from Spain right?
‘La Fea’ Meets ‘Ugly Betty’ In The Month Of May.- A month-long parade of Spanish television stars on ABC’s “Ugly Betty” will culminate with the May 17th appearance of Angélica Vale - none other than the star of Univision’s “La Fea Más Bella.”
Vale’s presence in the season finale of “Ugly Betty” features the actress as Angélica, the assistant to Diane (played by Kristin Chenoweth). Angélica is an orthodontic technician who loves romantic comedies and becomes overly involved in her patients’ lives - including that of Betty (played by América Ferrera).
Other guest stars include telenovela star Cristian de la Fuente, appearing in tomorrow night’s episode.
The answer is both. Where you are from usually decides what you identify with. West coast, East coast, Mexican or other. These are the cultural divides that decide whether you are Latino or Hispanic.
The usage of Hispanic as an ethnic indicator in the United States is believed to have come into mainstream prominence following its inclusion in a question in the 1980 U.S. Census, which asked people to voluntarily identify if they were of “Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent”.
Those that are Mexican and have Indian roots do not like to be called Hispanic as there is “cultural baggage” in the term from the days of the Spanish conquistadors and the Mexican Independence War (1810-1821).
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By CANDICE CHOI
Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — Chipotle Cheddar. Dulce de leche Oreos. Lime-flavored beer.
So much for the days when Hispanic food amounted to dusty taco kits in the grocer’s
specialty aisle. Having long ago discovered the nation’s enormous appetite for Latin cuisine, food manufacturers are infusing a growing number of American staples with Hispanic flavors.
That’s because companies have found that Latin-inspired foods not only resonate with Hispanics — at 14 percent of the population now the nation’s largest minority — but also make a splash with mainstream consumers ever on the prowl for new and exciting flavors.
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Beware of Friday the Thirteenth. Those who know about these things, inform us that Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden on a Friday, Noah’s flood started on a Friday, and Christ was crucified on a Friday. Christians also noted that twelve witches plus one devil are present at Satanic ceremonies so Friday and 13 make a deadly combination. And today is none other than the dreaded viernes trece.
Cultural Superstitions Affect Behavior
By Yolanda L. Gonzalez, Maria Herlinda Chavez and Monica Mora
Step on a crack and break your mother’s back,” children can be heard chanting as they carefully jump over every crack on the sidewalk. Adults tend to think of superstitions as childish or even uneducated beliefs–and they may be. However, superstitions abound all over the world, each influenced by the cultures of different people. Here on the border things are no different.
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