The true story of Halloween, between American folklore and European roots

It is always thought to be a commercial holiday, and above all an American one. In reality, the roots go back to our continent and the story of Halloween is fascinating, long and multifaceted. If you are wondering how long it is, here is the answer. Wellness Happiness Lifestyles A premise and a must: being … Read more

“The Exorcism of God”: the highest grossing Latin American horror film of the year

On October 17, a film about the satanic possession of Christ received the ShowEast 2022 Box Office Award in Latin America in Miami. Rafael Tonatiuh spoke with the Venezuelan director and the Mexican producer. Rafael Tonatiuh (RT): Alejandro Hidalgo, Comscore awarded your film “The Exorcism of God” for raising 5.8 million dollars. Before talking about … Read more

Benassai talks about his American dream: Sicily (again) on Netflix with “From Scratch”

The Palermo actor lived the always imagined hypothesis of going to Hollywood. The world of “possible” cinema, which remains science fiction for Italy On the phone: “Hi Paris, how are you?” – “Benassai, thank you”. Jokes aside, there is no doubt that every actor’s dream is to be able to act in Hollywood. In 2021, … Read more

American funeral banquets: why do they have a party after funerals in the United States?

So many times we have seen in movies and TV series banquets after the funeral. A kind of party with a lot food and the relatives of the deceased intent on serving and preparing food for the “guests”. Actually in the United States the funeral directors even offer the catering among the services made available … Read more

American literature and therapeutic cultures (Grenoble)

American Literature and Therapeutic Cultures International conference at the House of Creation and Innovation (MaCI), University of Grenoble Alpes, June 14-16, 2023 in partnership with the Institute of Languages ​​and Cultures of Europe, America, Africa, Asia and Australia (ILCEA4) and the University Institute of France (IUF) Organization : Nicholas Manning (UGA/IUF) Confirmed speakers: Timothy Aubry, … Read more

American sap to irrigate the spirituality of Seville

Times change and now it is America that evangelizes Seville. Jacquelyne, Colombian, mother abbess of the monastery of San Clemente, welcomed Sister Yelitza Lorena Cárdenas Briceño, Venezuelan, in this almost thousand-year-old Cistercian order, in a ceremony that has not lost an iota of its solemnity in a building built in the 13th century and preserved … Read more

American Express will bring together 18 of the best chefs from Mexico and the world at Hokol Vuh

Imagine taking out of their kitchens 18 of the best chefs in Mexico and the world to put them together to create, based on Mayan ingredients and gastronomic techniques, a great unprecedented banquet that transports diners to the great era of this ancient culture, with its stories, mysticism, legends, but, above all, its flavors. Well, … Read more

Latin and American snacks that get the job done at Vanessa’s Coffee Shop | Review

For some people, life is nurtured by a special connection with some higher power. For others, that higher power is none other than coffee. For Vanessa Ortiz, in a way, it’s about both. Vanessa Ortiz Orozco, Puerto Rican businesswoman and owner of Vanessa’s Coffee Shop. (Supplied/Vanessa Ortiz Orozco) Ortiz fell in love at a Dunkin’ … Read more

A famous American actor converts by playing Padre Pio

” Padre Pio saved my life… In a video broadcast live on Youtube, actor Shia LaBeouf testified to his conversion to Catholicism. Invited by Bishop Barron, Bishop of Winora-Rochester, the 36-year-old actor testified to his faith in front of the 540,000 subscribers to the Youtube channel of this American bishop. This discussion of almost an … Read more

American landing at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival

It’s not the world before, but it looks like it furiously. In 2022, the Annecy Animation Film Festival regains very tangible international colors after two years of health crisis. Deprived of a festival for two years, the Americans are coming back at a gallop. “We had to hold them back! Since 2019, the development of … Read more