Get to Know Honduras

Three Colorful Central American Easter Traditions

Did you know that Easter is a season of 50 days in the Christian liturgical calendar? In Latin America, the week before Easter Sunday is typically called Semana Santa (Holy Week), or la Semana Mayor (the Greatest Week). Semana Santa is full of rich and colorful traditions across Latin America. Read more to ignite your kids´ curiosity about Easter in Central America!

Honduran Middle-Grade Author Debut!

María José Fitzgerald is a former teacher and current writer of children's books. Her favorite stories usually include animals, friendship, family, and magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking in her homeland of Honduras, where nature and culture nourished her soul. Her debut novel Turtles of the Midnight Moon, will be published by Knopf int he spring of 2023. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, walking her dogs, or maybe out on a family mountain-bike ride.

Honduran Christmas and New Year's Traditions

Have you ever wondered what are some of the unique holiday traditions in other countries? This post presents four traditions many Hondurans have for Christmas and the New Year: The Nacimientos, Tamales, Torrejas, and el Año Viejo.