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Taos Aglow 2018
Stories from this issue
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Twelve days of a Taos Christmas
Taoseños are known for getting people to gather for events and causes, and in no other time of year is that more true than during the winter holidays. No matter what is going on in the outside …
Taos Aglow – our annual holiday guide
When people are asked the age-old question, “What do you want for Christmas?” many respond with a material item or two, or money. Some, in honesty, say “good health,” …
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Fun Quiz: So you think you know Santa?
Test your Santa knowledge in this fun 10-question quiz!
Kids Aglow
From an epic train ride to ornament making, Taos has a number of festive activities to have some Christmas fun with your children and relive holiday magic through your child’s eyes.
Here is …
Giving Aglow
Taking action to benefit those less fortunate is a year-round need across town, the country and around the world. The holiday season, however, tends to enhance the plight of others often causing a …
Big screen cheer
Had your fill of "A Christmas Story" this season? Maybe the kids are even done with "Frosty the Snowman" and "Elf" for another year. If so, then you're in luck as — in true Hollywood form …
Stages Aglow
Taos is art, and that includes music and performance. Taos is also about tradition. Put all of that together and you get holiday- and inspirationally themed events unlike any …
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Faith-based tradition: Taos Pueblo Procession of the Virgin Mary
Once the riflemen signal the birth of Christ, they part the crowd to allow passage for the procession featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary hoisted high upon a dais.
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Faith-based tradition in Taos: Las Posadas
From Dec. 16 through 24, Las Posadas is performed over the nine consecutive nights before Christmas. Las Posadas are held in different churches and parishes around Taos as well as select private homes.
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Faith-based tradition in Taos: Los Pastores
The longtime local favorite Christmas play “Los Pastores,” which revolves around the shepherds’ journey to Bethlehem in search of the baby Jesus, delivers on good will...
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Faith-based tradition in Taos: Peace Chanukah
This 17th annual inspirational gathering of many faiths takes place at St. James Episcopal Church, 208 Camino de Santiago, Taos on Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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Memories of a Christmas Past
In the past, during my parents' early years, people celebrated Christmas in a very different way than we do today. It was a time for worship, people getting ready for the coming of the Messiah, Christ our King.
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Recipe: The crispy, cinnamon and anise biscochito
The common history of the biscochito begins in Spain, where they are apply known as mantecados — manteca means lard. Conquistadors brought the treat with them in the 16th century.
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Hispanic yuletide customs in Northern New Mexico
Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado have always had a steady stream of folk scholars across the ages. These scholars have acted as beacons and cultural consciences for the settlers in this …
Watch our 2018 Taos Aglow cover come alive, by Seamus Berkeley
For 15 years, we've been publishing 'Taos Aglow' – a guide that celebrates the unique holiday spirit in Taos. This year we've selected Seamus Berkeley for the cover. Find Taos Aglow magazine in this week's edition!
La nochebuena
A reunion of friends, a mysticism of spirit, a celebration of warmth and light — these are the elements that make Christmas Eve at Taos Pueblo a sacred and memorable holiday event.
Happenings aglow: Calendar of festive events from Christmas through January
In Taos, we celebrate the holidays with all our hearts.
Tamalada: 'A big, tamale cooking feast'
When the fragrance of masa dough fills the kitchen, everybody knows it is tamale time.
Tis the season for stew
The arrival of cold weather signals the old Spanish tradition to hold a matanza...
Christmas favorites
There are many ways to let in the spirit of Christmas. Perhaps one of the best ways is to perform in or watch a Christmas play in person.
Faith Aglow
Peace Chanukah
"Peace on Earth" is not merely a string of words. For people who have attended past Peace Chanukah celebrations in Taos, they know what the galvanizing power of hoping and praying for peace in an …
Giving aglow
Taking action to benefit those less fortunate is a year-round need across town, the country and around the world. The holiday season, however, tends to enhance the plight of others often causing a rise in charitable contributions.
Biscochitos: Official cookie of New Mexico and a Taos Christmas
Ask any native or longtime Taoseño and they’ll tell you that there is no Christmas without the cinnamon and anise-flavored little discs of heaven called biscochitos.
'A very special energy'
The calming glow of farolitos lighting the way around Taos’ Historic District during the holiday season are complimented by the crackling warmth of numerous bonfires peppered throughout historic Bent Street and the John Dunn Shops...
Traditions aglow
All is calm, all is bright
From mankind’s past, long before the arrival of Christianity, trees and plants that kept their leaves and stayed green all winter held a magical meaning.
Taos Aglow 2016
The nights may be dark and cold, but the holiday season is bright and cheerful in Taos. From special events at Taos Pueblo to simply walking our historic downtown streets, you too will glow with all …
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