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Noche BuenaNoche Buena brings us all the magic of the Christmas season as seen through the eyes of the Hispanic Americans who celebrate it. Christmas is at times a universal story, and many of the images here are recognizable across cultures: we hear and see cheery singing; the adoration of the Infant Jesus; and the peaceful strains of Adeste Fidelis. But here as well are the rich traditions and legends specific to the Hispanic culture, like the celebration of the posadas for nine nights leading up to Christmas, with candy raining down from colorful swinging pinatas, egg shells filled with confetti, and beautiful paper lanterns crafted to illuminate the town on Christmas Eve. And in the Legend of the Poinsettia , a poor child, embarrassed by the modesty of his gift for the Christ Child, sheds tears on the dull green leaves of the familiar plant, thereby miracuLousLy converting them to a brilliant red.Thirty-six inspiring literary selections comprise this delightful collection of works from Mexican, Colombian, Cuban, and Puerto Rican writers -- writers who represent the range of Hispanic minority groups in the United States. Through these stories, traditional tales, songs, and poetry, readers gain a true understanding of the importance of the Christmas festive inside the Hispanic community, and begin to grasp the issues that inform the Hispanic American creative process -- issues like communal identity, patriotism, poverty, assimilation, and religion. With vibrant illustrations and original Spanish text for all poetry, this fascinating anthology will inform readers of all cultural backilogramrounds, and give them the opportunity to celebrate this cherished time with a newly extended family.
$63.32
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