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An Age Old Christmas Tradition: Making tamales in Costa Rica

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Doña Flor Arguedas has been making tamales since she was 22. That was the year she got married. Her new mother-in-law told her, "Get...
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A Christmas story we weren’t meant to hear

Mitzi Stark -
Christmas one hundred and seven years ago meant Christmas trees with real candles, women in long skirts and petticoats, and men with waxed mustaches...
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From the Weeping Woman to the Naked Gringo: Costa Rica’s spookiest folklore

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Halloween is not considered a traditional holiday in Costa Rica, but the lore here is rich in scary stories.
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Make Traditional Pan de Muerto for Day of the Dead Celebrations

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A look at Mexican and Costa Rican Day of the Dead traditions, and a mouthwatering recipe.
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Honoring those who served & sacrificed on U.S. Memorial Day

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On Monday, the United States celebrates Memorial Day, commemorating the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
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Happy Easter from Costa Rica!

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Happy Easter from Costa Rica! 
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Costa Rica celebrates another year without an army

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Costa Rica on Monday is celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the abolition of its army.
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How to Make Mexican Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead)

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When talking about the dead around Halloween time, some think about ghouls and goblins and things that go bump in the night; others think...
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Costa Rica celebrates Guanacaste Day (Annexation of Nicoya)

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Because some of the reasons may be lost in the celebration, we'd like to remind you of some facts surrounding this important Costa Rica...
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Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated in Costa Rica this year

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There is nothing like the Thanksgiving celebration for every US and Canadian household. It is a day filled with unbelievable food, the warm company...
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