Cinco de Mayo

Mexican sombreros make perfect party souvenirs for Cinco De Mayo or any other fiesta. Make small versions for party favors or create large centerpieces to set on the top of tables, mount onto...

Piñatas are amazingly fun for kids of all ages. They require some creativity, some simple supplies and patience in between steps. A smiley face piñata is essentially a rectangle and two...

Piñatas are amazingly fun for kids of all ages and surprisingly simple to make. They require some creativity, some simple supplies and patience. A fire truck piñata is essentially a...

The "ojo de Dios" is known as "the God's eye" in the Mexican culture. An ojo de Dios is traditionally made by a father when his child is born. He weaves the central eye and adds one eye each year...

Castanets, wooden clappers held in both hands that produce a rapid series of clicks, are percussion instruments used in traditional Spanish music. They may be round, square, triangular,...

Cinco de Mayo is a relative American celebration, even though it originated in Mexico. It's celebrated primarily in Puebla, the town that overtook the French, against all odds. Today it's become...

In South America, it is common to see decorative boxes called "nichos" set upon tables and pedestals to display religious icons. These boxes may serve as a religious altar (to mark a significant...