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7 Popular Latino traditions for New Years Eve

Impremedia — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:12:00 +0000

The Latino community in the United States is prepared to welcome the New Year. It’s time to remember the traditions, rituals and customs that arrived from different places to take root amongst us Latinos living in the U.S. SEE ALSO: JenCarlos Canela will welcome 2015 by making history Here are the seven most popular New Year’s Eve traditions practiced by Latinos all over the world. 1) The Tradition of the 12 Grapes This is the most famous, extended and accepted tradition or ritual to welcome the New Year. There are many Hispanic, Latino and Latin American families in general, that customarily place 12 grapes in a little bowl for each family member at the dinning table. The tradition also states that a grape should be eaten to each of the 12 clock chimes at midnight on December 31st. In addition, a wish can be made to each chime. In some case, there are added details for a more complex ritual. For example, eating the grapes standing up on the left leg, so that way you would enter the New Year on the right foot. 2) Cleaning of the House Ritual A tradition from Mexico is the ritual of housecleaning before midnight on New Year’s Eve. You have to sweep and clean the entire house inside out, especially the corners and little-used spots. This ritual would remove negative energies in the house and allow the entry of “good waves” and new energy. Some families also throw away the elements of cleaning such as broom, shovel, etc. 3) New Lingerie One of the more fun -and sexy- traditions that is growing among the young generation, is to use brand-new lingerie or underwear of certain colors on New Years Eve. The last day of the year you must wear brand new yellow lingerie or underwear if you want to attract money and prosperity during the coming year. On the other hand, if what’s missing is love and happiness, your underwear must be red. 4) Lentils of Prosperity Lentils…it’s a Latin American tradition that would be useful to attract prosperity and money for those who believe in it. You have to place raw lentils in pockets and in all places in which you’d like to see money in abundance. It’s said that there’s such faith in lentils that some people tend to fill their pockets with them during the last night of the year. Others, more discrete and persistent, place twenty of the biggest and most brilliant lentils in a very small cotton fabric, preferably white. You have to carry it with you during the previous seven days in your purse or pocket. Each time you touch it or see it, it recalls financial aspirations for the coming year. 5) The Desire to Travel In order to attract the possibility of making that dream trip come true in the course of the following year, some people walk seven times in circles carrying a suitcase inside the room. Others, instead, take a walk around the block carrying the suitcase. 6) Throw Water out the Window The tradition comes from Puerto Rico, where it is traditional to throw a bucket of water out the window in order to remove “bad energy” from the house. Previously, the bucket must go through each room or area of the house. It’s like collecting all the bad vibes and throwing them out. 7) Gold and Champagne In some affluent Hispanic families it’s customary to celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of the new by toasting with glasses filled with champagne and a golden object placed inside. Rings, chains, cameos or any small gold object is useful for this ritual of prosperity. SEE ALSO: How to stick to your New Years resolutions It is advisable to remember the content in the glass at the end of the toast!! Happy New Year!

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Prince Royce, Thalia and more had a very Merry Christmas

Impremedia — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0000

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day came and left with the blink of an eye. What’s left are the memories and the moments we cherished with our loved ones. We’re also left with lovely gifts from some of our favorite Latino stars in the entertainment biz. As some of us celebrated Noche Buena with family and opened gifts on Christmas Day, these stars seemed to also enjoy their holidays. SEE ALSO: 9 Things Latino stars gave us in 2014 to be thankful for Check out how 12 of our beloved Latino celebs spent their 2014 Xmas. Sofia Vergara Colombian bombshell Sofia Vergara spent a warm Christmas Eve and Day with her loved ones and boyfriend Joe Manganiello in Hawaii. Chiquis Rivera Mexican-American singer and daughter of the late Jenni Rivera, Chiquis Rivera, decided to work out on the 24th. She wrote on Instagram: Getting my Fittness on! Especially on Christmas Eve lol … So to the lazy girl who lives inside of me saying, “Don’t go, stay in bed and have some tamales!” haha I WON!! #GetRightGetTight … Secret: I’m stilling gonna have one or two, but at least I won’t feel as guilty! #MerryChristmasEve #BeeHappy#BeeGrateful #BeeMerry Pitbull Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays be safe and have fun pic.twitter.com/ukfimPBfuM — Pitbull (@pitbull) December 25, 2014 Pitbull made sure his fans got the memo of what he’ll be doing on Christmas. Ricky Martin Nada como reencontrarme con viejos amigos. Gente muy importante en mi vida. #NuevosCiclos #Amistad #transformación #ElQueSabeSabe — Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) December 24, 2014 Puerto Rican sensation, Ricky Martin, had double the celebration, as Christmas Eve and his 43rd birthday were both on December 24th. Roselyn Sanchez The Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez was all about the Christmas joy, sharing many silly photos on social media like this one above. Carlos Vives Colombian singer Carlos Vives spent Christmas next to his wonderful family and children. Shannon de Lima Marc Anthony’s wife and Venezuelan model, Shannon de Lima, said her favorite Christmas gift this year was her husband. Thalia Mexican actress and singer, Thalia, spent her Noche Buena at a joyful Christmas party. Check out all the fun she and her husband Tommy Mottola had during the holidays via her Instagram account. Prince Royce Spend X-mas with me tomorrow at 10am EST-9am PST/CST on @ABCNetwork for @DisneyParks Frozen Christmas Celebration! pic.twitter.com/pd7JB4Z565 — Prince Royce (@PrinceRoyce) December 24, 2014 Prince Royce invited his “Roycenaticas” to celebrate Christmas with him, by watching his presentation at Disney’s Frozen Christmas Celebration. Zoe Saldaña Happy Christmas!!!! May your day be filled with love, joy and happiness. -ZS — Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) December 25, 2014 Latina actress Zoe Saldaña and new mommy of two, sent holiday cheer to her 632K Twitter followers. Wisin Whereas Wisin of the former duo Wisin y Yandel, shared a heartwarming photo with his son, wishing a “Feliz Navidad” to his fans. Christina Millian Christina Millian was all about the holiday spirit, spending cozy moments with her loved ones as well. SEE ALSO: 11 Latino stars embrace and sprinkle the Christmas spirit And though it’s a year away, we can’t wait to see what plans and photos Latino stars will have in stock for the 2015 holiday season! We’re already in the lookout to see how they’ll say farewell to 2014.

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11 Latino stars embrace and sprinkle the Christmas spirit

Impremedia — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:12:00 +0000

Have you gotten the memo? ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The merriest holiday of all is right around the corner and we couldn’t be any happier –these Latino stars also jumped on the bandwagon. Click on the pages below to find out which music stars, athletes and Latinos in Hollywood are all about that Christmas joy on social media. SEE ALSO: Who does it better for Christmas, Americans or Latinos?

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Tito El Bambino: Christmas in Puerto Rico is always a party

Impremedia — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:12:00 +0000

With not one, but two Christmas songs out, Tito el Bambino is one singer to embrace the holiday spirit. His new album, which is almost entirely reggaeton, even includes a new Christmas salsa tune featuring Andy Montañez. Following his 2009 hit “Feliz Navidad,” “Hay Que Comer” is an energetic and merry single that the urban star includes in his latest album “Alta Jerarquia.” SEE ALSO: Rosario Dawsons Top Five Christmas traditions The song speaks about the Christmas season in Puerto Rico, which primarily follows the tradition of parties and lots of eating. Very much similar to how Tito will be spending the holiday this year. “I celebrate Christmas with my family and my children in Puerto Rico,” Tito el Bambino told VOXXI. “We get in the holiday mood since December first, it’s always a party –drinking, eating, coquito, ron del monte– a little bit of everything.” The 33-year-old singer, also known as “El Patron,” has a lot to celebrate this year, as he recently launched his sixth studio album called “Alta Jerarquia” (High Hierarchy). “This production is different. I based it around everything that’s happening on social media,” Tito stated, adding that he directly asked his fans what they wanted to hear and expected from the artist. “And from there, we began to create and produce the melodies in this production –it’s fun and danceable.” The album counts with 16 brand-spanking-new tracks, the majority of them tracing back to Tito’s reggaeton roots. He also counts with the collaboration of colleagues and friends such as Chencho from Plan B, Nicky Jam, Zion & Lenox, Alexis & Fido and Vico C, among other. “It’s a complete album with the high hierarchy of the urban music world,” he said proudly. Out of the 16 singles, which include a bachata with Antony Santos and a salsa with Andy Montañez, Tito said the one he can relate to the most is “Controlando.” “I personally live it. The song talks about not having to be a thug to run the streets,” he said of the track that’s upbeat but has an empowering message. “Luxuries are nice and all, but the most important thing is to earn them the honest way.” Following the smash hit “A Que No Te Atreves” with Plan B’s Chencho, Tito el Bambimo is currently promoting his second single “Adicto a tus Redes” featuring Nicky Jam. SEE ALSO: Urban artist Nova kicks it off as solo artist, talks new projects The new year holds many surprises in stock for fans, including a tour. “We’ll be touring everywhere in Latin America, Europe and the U.S. In January, we will embark on a tour for many countries in the world.”

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