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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…
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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…
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Every culture has its own traditions and customs when it comes to weddings, and Native Americans are no different. One cherished tradition centers around a wedding item still used in Native American weddings today: the wedding vase. A Native American…
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Although the eagle is often associated with the United States in general, it is more frequently associated with Native American culture. Eagles are the focus of many Native American legends and play a large role in many spiritually-based ceremonies among…
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