We
hope this day will put a traditional smile on your face and fill
you with historical holiday spirit! This skillfully hosted
exploration of deep holiday traditions in our historic Mexican
American barrios is hosted by Tucson’s noted author and oral
historian, Patricia Preciado Martin. This uniquely personal and
memorable day includes transportation and lunch and joy; and a lot
of holiday fun and history that you can incorporate in your family
traditions! Visit barrios,
markets, historic sites and more for a glimpse of Tucson’s rich Mexican
history, rich Christmas traditions and holiday stories
Noted
Tucson author and oral historian, Patricia Preciado Martin, and our
hosts and your tour operators, Mary and Piet Van de Mark will be with you
throughout your day. Martin’s treasured stories are rooted in her
personal experience growing up in Tucson and in oral histories she's
collected during decades of observing and gathering in the customs of
daily life, including religious observations, fiestas and food of her
beloved Mexican-American people. Patricia's stories will bring this
history to life! Baja's Frontier Tours has produced learning vacation
since 1966. Mid-day, we'll pause to savor a traditional lunch! Cost
includes comfortable transportation, lots of fun, a full day of learning,
a yummy lunch, great photo ops and
moderate walking.
$99 per person covers it all; it's a great day to share with
friends and family! This is a brand new learning vacation;
Patricia's
programs often fill up, so please register early and enjoy the
anticipation by reading a few of Patricia's books!
Patricia Preciado Martin has spent
the last 30 years documenting Tucson and Southern Arizona Mexican American
culture and history through her non-fiction oral histories and fiction
short stories. Her books are all published by the University of Arizona
Press.
You'll
find Patricia's books at www.Amazon.com,
fine bookstores and libraries.
They
include:
Images and
Conversations: Mexican Americans Recall a Southwestern Past
Songs My
Mother Sang to Me: An Oral History of Mexican American Women
Amor Eterno:
Eleven Lessons in Love
Days of
Plenty, Days of Want
El Milagro
and Other Stories
Beloved
Land: An Oral History of Mexican Americans in Southern Arizona
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