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Dec 2024
29m 58s

El Coco, El Ratoncito Pérez, y Otras Cre...

Spanish and Go
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Join us as we dive into Mexico’s vibrant holiday traditions, where children eagerly await gifts from Los Reyes Magos instead of Santa Claus, leaving out water and hay for camels. We also discuss the cultural significance of El Ratoncito Pérez and the cautionary tales of El Coco, revealing how folklore shapes childhood experiences in Mexico. Finally, we explo ... Show More
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