"Árbol de Navidad"

"The Christmas Tree"

Cover by
Christy Martinez-Garcia

Vol. 18, Issue 12,

December/deciembre 

2024

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​This month's December 2024 features the Christmas tree - a symbol of everlasting life, representing the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The tree's branches and bushes represent Christ's crown of thorns. The tree's lights symbolize Christ's turning of darkness into light. I created an illustration of one of my favorite trees in my house that shows my culture and tradition. It is one of the most colorful trees in my decor. I've placed it on the cover of one of the past issues of Latino Lubbock Magazine. In this design I included a guitar in honor of my mother ~ Janie Castañeda; along with the lyrics to the popular song Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano; Note the Baby Jesus and the Three Wise Men, as well as the Virgen de Guadalupe that are always found in my tree. The names of our staff and contributors are included. We wish you and your familia a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año!

Let us enjoy each moment of the holidays and create happy memories. While the holidays are not always easy, we hope that the most important portion of CHRISTmas will be remembered! 

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