Vicki Adame

Dec 29, 2023 | malatinonews.com | Vicki Adame

As the clock strikes midnight to ring in the new year, you might see Latinos throughout Illinois doing their best to eat 12 grapes before the clock finishes tolling. Or you may see them running outside with their suitcases in hand. Or tossing water out the front door. These are just some of the traditions that help ensure prosperity, love, and travel — among other things —in the new year. Eating 12 grapes. Each grape represents a month of the year. With each grape, a wish is made.

Nov 1, 2023 | walatinonews.com | Vicki Adame

Día de Muertos, or Día de los Muertos as it is called in the United States, is NOT Mexican Halloween nor is it anywhere closely related. Día de Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico, and increasingly in the United States, on November 1 and 2. In 2008, UNESCO named Día de Muertos an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.”As I searched for local events for Día de Muertos, announcements began popping up for a “Día de los Muertos Party” or “Día de Muertos Celebration” at bars.

Oct 13, 2022 | sahanjournal.com | Vicki Adame

Oct 12, 2022 | mprnews.org | Vicki Adame

Oct 10, 2022 | mprnews.org | Vicki Adame