In Mexico, Epiphany means reaffirming Christian principles, toys & rosca de reyes
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- Published on Friday, 03 January 2014 11:53
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
More ancient than the celebration of Christmas itself, the feast of Epiphany is a Christian holiday commemorating divine power as manifested in three significant New Testament events: the baptism of Jesus, the adoration of the Magi and the miracle at Cana.
Healing kids with equine therapy
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- Published on Friday, 13 December 2013 09:41
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The first time 10-year-old Ismael arrived for a session at the Pepe Martinez Equine Therapy Center (CET) his gaunt body was so rigid he had to take his first horseback ride laid out facedown along the hinds quarters of the gentle steed called Rocco.
Acclaimed Mexican artist explains his vision at Book Fair spin-off
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- Published on Friday, 06 December 2013 11:01
- Written by Elaine Halleck
In most minds, the spotlight at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) is focused pretty narrowly on — what else? — books. So what were a bunch of art historians, art critics and gallery owners plus luminary artist Santiago Carbonell, who some call the best known painter living in Mexico, doing here this week?
The story that helped convert Mexico’s native population
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- Published on Friday, 06 December 2013 12:49
- Written by GR Staff
The cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe emerged in the early 16th century, only a decade after the fall of the Aztec empire, with her legendary apparitions on the hill of Tepeyac at the outskirts of the newly founded capital of New Spain.
Lake Chapala native’s music dreams coming true in America
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- Published on Friday, 29 November 2013 12:48
- Written by Dale Quinn
A lakeside native who raised his family in Sacramento, California is realizing his dreams of sharing his Mexican ballads with the world.