Light among the Ruins: The Game

Jemez Historic Site 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM, United States

Decorate Jemez Historic Site for the holidays virtually! This year, Light among the Ruins: The Game is being made available online. Place your farolitos and explore the site in the popular game designed by students at New Mexico Highlands University. For this program and many more, visit www.nmhistoricsites.org/traditions.

Amabie, the Yokai that Wards off Epidemics, and How it Went Viral in 2020.

Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

Talk by Zack Davisson, award-winning author, lecturer, and scholar of Japanese monsters, ghosts, and manga. In conjunction with the on-line exhibit, Yokai: Ghosts and Demons of Japan. Join us on Zoom:  https://nmculture-org.zoom.us/j/98897324056?pwd=bVg4blVGUC93WkhpaXBzWThkTUp0UT09​ Meeting ID: 988 9732 4056 Passcode: 722980​

Cancelled-Christmas at the Palace A Santa Fe community favorite since 1982

New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

Now in its 38th year, Santa Fe’s beloved Christmas at the Palace brings communities together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press, old fashioned activities, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors […]

Free Virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art Story Time and

Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

The Museum is currently closed due to COVID-19 precautions, please visit our online resources page for online exhibits, experiences and recources http://moifa.org/visit/online.html  About the Museum of International Folk Art: http://www.internationalfolkart.org/   Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum of International Folk Art’s mission is to foster understanding of the traditional arts to illuminate human creativity and […]

VIRTUAL EVENT–Nacimiento Open House with J. Paul Taylor

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property On the Plaza, Mesilla, NM, United States

Join us for a fascinating afternoon viewing some of Mr. Taylor’s collection of nacimientos from all over the world. The Friends of the Taylor Family Monument and New Mexico Historic Sites have partnered to continue this holiday tradition virtually for 2020. The video will remain available to share with family and friends throughout the holiday season.  View the video at […]

Música Buena: Yuletide Traditions in New Mexico in conjunction with Música Buena: Celebrating Music in New Mexico

Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

New Mexico’s musical and dramatic traditions that are celebrated during the holiday season developed over hundreds of years beginning with traditions in medieval Spain that were then brought to the colonies. Here in New Mexico each has developed with local and regional influences. The Matachines dances are performed by the Hispano, Pueblo and Genízaro people […]

Cooking with Brenda

Jemez Historic Site 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM, United States

Take in some authentic traditional baking with Jemez Pueblo Tribal Member and New Mexico Historic Sites Ranger Brenda Tafoya as she demonstrates one of many seasonal favorites by the Tafoya Family. For this program and many more, visit www.nmhistoricsites.org/traditions.

360 Tour of the Sala Grande

Los Luceros Historic Site 253 County Road 41, Alcalde, NM, United States

Explore a virtual 360 tour of Los Luceros’ Sala Grande decorated for the holidays. Hidden throughout the tour are interesting objects, documents, and audio recordings from seasons past. 

Season Greetings from Jemez Pueblo

Jemez Historic Site 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM, United States

Join Instructional Coordinator Marlon Magdalena and the Seasonal Dance Group from the Pueblo of Jemez in a celebration of the winter holiday season. Marlon will be performing a short concert using his Native wooden flutes and the Seasonal Dance Group will perform a traditional Buffalo Dance. For this program and many more, visit www.nmhistoricsites.org/traditions. 

Fry Bread Storytime

Coronado Historic Site 485 Kuaua Road, Bernalillo, NM, United States

Children of all ages join Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites docent and researcher Deborah Ellis as she reads the award-winning children’s book: Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, by author Kevin Noble Maillard with pictures by (illustrator) Juana Martinez – Neal. As you listen to the story you will learn of the […]

Youth Community Showcase

Los Luceros Historic Site 253 County Road 41, Alcalde, NM, United States

Join Los Luceros Historic Site as they share short videos created by local youth focusing on the traditions and cultures of northern New Mexico. Four students from Moving Arts Espanola have been commissioned to create videos with topis of their choosing.

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