The holidays are a beautiful blend of yuletide charm and spiritual reflection for the people of the Southwest. Here, we explore some of these interesting Christmas traditions. Pueblo Dances After the conversion of the pueblo people to Catholicism during the 16th century, a merging of cultures took place. Christmas Mass and spiritual Native American traditions… Continue Reading
The Day of the Dead can be traced back to ancient Aztec tradition, when a month of ritual was established to honor the goddess of death, Mictecacihuatl, who inhabited the Aztec underworld and guarded the bones of the dead. Businesses and families today have taken the tradition and applied it to their loved ones, honoring… Continue Reading
Father’s Day is coming up and Kachina House has a unique, Native American-themed gift idea that Dad is guaranteed to appreciate. Choosing a Father’s Day gift can be difficult. We can only purchase so many tools, grilling utensils, dress shirts and ties for Dad before they just don’t feel like enough. If you want to… Continue Reading
Families are preparing to celebrate the women in their lives and their contributions for Mother’s Day. Native Americans are no different. Native Americans are no strangers to showing appreciation to the women in their lives, especially mothers. Women played and continue to play an integral role in families and tribes. Women were not limited by… Continue Reading
At Kachina House we have a vast array of Native American arts and crafts, and for Valentine’s Day we wanted to focus on several that would make great gifts for the special someone in your life who loves all things Native American. Kachina House understands that some people prefer unique gifts: something that says, “I… Continue Reading