What if your holiday traditions could be more than festive? This week, Janny Perez shares how everyday family celebrations can double as joyful Spanish lessons and core cultural memories, all while feeling true to your unique family story.

Discover simple but powerful ways to use music, food, heartfelt “micro-traditions,” and even spiritual practices to make Spanish stick, without adding stress or pressure to your holidays. Whether you’re fluent or just starting out, this episode will help you honor your roots and create new traditions your kids will cherish.

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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover

3:05 – When Traditions Evolve

5:23 – The Emotional Magic of Traditions

7:16 – Blending Cultures & Creating Your Own Traditions

11:05 – How to Build Bilingual Traditions: Three Key Areas

12:05 – Using Music to Build Language and Bond

13:02 – Cooking as a Language Lab

17:00 – Bringing in Spiritual or Religious Traditions

19:28 – Micro Holiday Traditions That Make a Big Difference

20:57 – Family Game Night: Ideas and a Viral “Bola de Premios” Game

24:11 – Handwritten Holiday Cards in Spanish

25:29 – What If You Don’t Feel Fluent?

Resources & Sources Mentioned in the Podcast

Free Bilingual Navidad Printable Packet – Fun activities and ideas to build traditions, vocabulary, and memories.

Confident Bilingual Parenting Course
Get practical steps, supports, and a community of fellow bilingual parents.

Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child (Book)

Yearly Bilingual Toy and Gift Guides – Search “toys” for bilingual and multicultural gift ideas by age.

More free printables + resources at milegasi.com

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