Aguinaldos Christmas Customs Music And Foods Of The Spanishspeaking Countries Of The Americas Ebinger by Ebinger, Virginia Nylander 9780865346895, 0865346895 instant download after payment.

Aguinaldos y villancicos, recetas, tradiciones de Navidad--songs, recipes, and traditions of Christmas from the nineteenth Spanish-speaking countries of Middle and South America, as well as from the one state that is officially bi-lingual, are included in this well-researched book. There is a wealth if Christmas music, much of it unknown to North Americans, with tunes and guitar chords, words and translations. And there are recipes from each country for holiday foods, ranging from simple beverages to complex tamales and desserts--from gingebre to hallaca and tres leches. Also included are customs and traditions from each of the countries, some common to all, others specific to place, all reflecting the joys of Christmas. An index, glossary, and extensive bibliography make this a valuable resource for readers of all interests.