¡Feliz Navidad y feliz Janucá!

Today, believers and their friends throughout the world celebrate two miracles — for Christians, the mortal birth of the Baby-God, and for Jews, beginning tonight, the miracle of the burning menorah. Despite the secularization of both holidays, they continue to symbolize ideals that are greater than any of the days' abundant trappings such as trees, candles and gifts.

If you haven't had a chance to look over holiday lessons and other resources we have for the holidays it's not too late. In particular, you can celebrate the holiday spirit with these:

• Spanish-language Christmas carols: Several of them, such as the favorites Noche de paz ("Silent Night") and Oh pueblecito de Belén include notes to help you understand the possibly confusing grammar and vocabulary.
• Spanish narratives of the Biblical Christmas story from the gospels of Matthew, Luke and John.
• An explanation, in Spanish, of the Mexican custom of re-enacting the tale of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to say.
• Improve your Christmas vocabulary in a fun way with a word-find puzzle or a quiz.
• An essay in Spanish reflecting on the meaning of Christmas.
• Finally, a telling, in Spanish, of the Hanukkah story.

Que tengan ustedes un día lleno de amor, amistad y paz.