Elida

Legend of the Poinsettia

How the Poinsettia came to be considered the official Christmas flower in Mexico.

Day of the Dead

Under the Mango Trees

Cuban Celebrations

The World

Cuban Celebrations

Legend of the Poinsettia

Host Steve Curwood recalls the Legend of the Poinsettia, or how the flower came to be considered the official Christmas flower in Mexico. Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa, storytellers Elida Guardia Bonet and Antonio Sacre explain how this tale relates to their lives.

The World

Day of the Dead

Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa talks about celebrating the Mexican festival the Day of the Dead, and how she recreated this celebration in New York City. Storytellers Elida Guardia Bonet and Antonio Sacre discuss their own experiences with the holiday.

The World

Under the Mango Trees

Austin, Texas storyteller Elida Guardia Bonet, shares a tale of growing up under the mango trees in Panama. Host Steve Curwood, Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa, and storyteller Antonio Sacre join her in a discussion following the story.