"We decided to begin doing this so at least they could get some kind of present and at the same time keep Hispanic tradition and culture."

Later, this Hispanic tradition was replaced by a Latin one in order to incorporate the large Italian immigrant community.

He said another reason for his appeal was his insistence on respecting Hispanic traditions.

In 1998, Gardening Day concentrated on Hispanic traditions.

Although bound by a common Hispanic tradition, especially in the form of language, the various national groups retained their distinctive cultural traditions.

Hence this translation cut much of what made Sarmiento's work distinctively part of the Hispanic tradition.

Like many border towns, Laredo is laid out in the Hispanic tradition of a plaza with a church as the focal point.

They are best known for the preservation of their pre Hispanic shamanic traditions.

"It is a Hispanic tradition, but these other groups are going to these parties and wanting one as well."

Latina women are choosing to have smaller families, in some cases resisting the social pressures that shaped the Hispanic tradition of big families.