The Quinceañera, or celebration of a girl's 15th birthday, is much like the American "Sweet 16" celebration. This Latin American tradition, celebrated throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latino communities in the United States, is both a religious and social event that emphasizes the importance of family in the life of a young woman.
From poverty to shopgirl. From cafe singer to international fashion mogul. The life of Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur Chanel was one of so many facets, that it can make one dizzy to think about. She is a true rags-to-riches story, spending periods in her life in a convent, as a socialite,...
Why is it that we, in the United States, celebrate Cinco de Mayo so widely? To answer the question appropriately, we need to take a look back at why this holiday is celebrated at all. Cinco de Mayo is about more than margaritas, carnitas, and mole pablano, after all. The...