Articles tagged with: Guatemala
I’ve been getting sentimental these last few days because I know that in just a few weeks I will be breathing in the warm scent of my new son. However, nothing can compare to those …
Preparing to travel to an international country can be daunting. I know it was when we traveled to Russia but the second time around was much easier . It was actually scary the first time …
One of the hardest parts of adopting a child from another country is being able to meet your child and then having to say goodbye. Your brain knows that you have to do it but …
In Guatemala, Semana Santa, the week before Easter, is filled with parades, ceremonies, and many traditional rituals. One of the most beautiful is the creation of alfombras. These are street carpets made with flower petals, …
By: Patricia Kositzky (View Profile)
“The food of the soul of the earth.”
We were in the epicenter of Mayan civilization, and it felt like that. A sense of awe is inevitable in Guatemala. So is hunger. My …
The Day of the Black Christ is an annual holiday in Guatemala. Sounds a little creepy to me but in actuality, the Black Christ is the most revered Catholic shrine in all of the region. …
In our house the Christmas season extends through January 6th. This is because our youngest son was born in Guatemala and we have assimilated his native culture into our family.
Similar to other Latin American countries, …
I have not personally tried these but my husband has and he loves them (he spent quite a bit of time in Puerto Rico).
Fried Plantains are a traditional holiday treat in Guatemala. Although they are …
Guatemalan Worry Dolls are well known. Worry Dolls typically come in a group of six within a small woven bag or brightly painted wood box.
Worry Dolls originated with the Ancient Maya. It is believed that …
