Carnival is celebrated throughout the Catholic world approximately five weeks before Easter every year. It is a time of celebration.
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04
Feb
2018
Cultural Corner: Carnival
22
Nov
2016
Biography: Porfirio Diaz
José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz was a Mexican soldier and politician Born in Oaxaca Mexico in 1830. Diaz was of mixed Spanish and indigenous blood. His father died when he was only three years old and he was sent away to school at the age of six. His family was devoutly Catholic and he began training for the priesthood but he was called out to serve as a soldier during the Mexican American war.
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19
Aug
2013
Cultural Corner: Latin Society
When studying a new language it is important to understand the culture that envelops and supports that language to truly understand it. North American society and Latin society have many similarities but also some differences. Below I will discuss two fundamental institutions in Latin society; family and church.
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