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Aliana ArzolaJun 9, 20219 minReligions of Puerto Rico¡Bendición, mami!, ¡Dios te bendiga!, ¡Ay santo!, ¡Como Dios quiere!, and our ever present ¡Ay, bendito! are well-known examples of how...
Aliana ArzolaApr 11, 20215 minEl Cafecito: A Story of Hard Work, Endurance, and FlavorUna tacita de café: Coffee in Puerto Rico is a big deal! Café con leche (coffee with milk), pocillo (espresso shot), cortadito (espresso...
Aliana ArzolaFeb 19, 20214 minThree Kings Day: Guavate EditionPuerto Ricans celebrate Christmas with tons of rhythm, music, and, of course, food! The Three Wise Men who followed the star to honor...
Aliana ArzolaJan 3, 20213 minHallacas: Tempest in TraditionNew Year’s Eve Eve. My mom had been begging my grandma Abi for years to make hallacas again. What are hallacas or hayacas, you might ask?...
Aliana ArzolaJan 3, 20218 minChristmas in Puerto RicoHappy Holidays to everyone! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Epiphany Day (Día de los Tres Reyes Magos), New Year's,...