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LEAVENWORTH — The Wenatchee River Institute hosted its inaugural Día de Los Reyes event Saturday.

Christmas is upon us and this means a fest on Christmas Eve or Noche Buena would certainly bring in some many favorite foods in Mexican households.

Sipping on a warm spicy fruit punch is traditional in Latin American cultures. Ponche Navideño is a marker of the holiday season and a staple to Mexican Christmas festivities. Known as Merry Christmas punch, Dec. 24 is that date it is commonly consumed. “Maybe here in America, punch is for

From ponche to coquito to rompope, discover 5 Christmas drinks with Latin flavor

The religious holiday observed in Mexico, Latin America and by Hispanic communities in the US celebrates the three wise men or Magi and is also called Epiphany.

This Christmas, why not eat outside the box: a Mexican- or Indian-themed Christmas dinner, a German or Italian meal, or even East-meets-West with an Australian twist?

This religious December festival commemorates Mary and Josephs journey through Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. Learn Las Posadas traditions and history.

Although drinks like rompope and champurrado have a specific country where they originated, other countries in the region have adapted their own variations.

Fireworks return to Navy Pier on Saturdays during Light Up the Lake. Plus, add some sparkle to your weekend at tree lightings, Brookfield Zoos Holiday Magic, seasonal lightshows, and holiday concerts and festivals.

Holiday Cheers: Sips of the Season is back for the second year on Nov. 25 in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. Stroll through downtown Elgin and enjoy holiday themed drinks while viewing holiday themed window murals provided by over 20 participating businesses.