Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Pashte and Pascuas

PHOTO STOCK: Organic Christmas Decoration: Red Poinsettias and Spanish moss

Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pashte for Spanish moss. One of the most important organic decorations for the Guatemalan Nativity scenes is the pashte; also known as paxtle, paste, pastle, or simply heno, which is the neutral Spanish word. Pashte is translated into English as Spanish moss; go figures. Take a … Read more

Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Corderos de Pashte

You saw the lambs made from dried corn husks just a few days ago. Then you saw the Spanish moss or pashte as it’s known in Guatemala. Finally, you saw the pashte being used as a carpet for the Nativity scenes known as Nacimientos in Guatemala. Last but not least, I bring to you the … Read more

Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Pashte

One of the most important decorations for the nacimientos is the pashte; also known as paxtle, paste, pastle, or simply heno, which is the neutral Spanish word. Pashte is translated into English as Spanish moss; go figures. You must revisit the nacimiento photo from December 8th to see how pashte is used for the Nativity … Read more