The Gift of the Tsikuri

<p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A beautiful Mexican tradition spanning hundreds of years.</em></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Originating with the Huichol people in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico the Ojo de Dios-God's Eye-carries centuries of meaning blessing and prayer. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through the story of Kuka and his family discover how this sacred tradition was born in ancient mountains and transformed when Spanish explorers arrived in the New World.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Today families throughout Mexico and Puerto Rico continue this rich tradition during Christmas weaving colorful yarn into gifts filled with hope protection and love.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Each color tells a story. Each layer carries a prayer. Each Ojo de Dios becomes a timeless gift from the heart.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Young readers will:</strong></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Discover the Huichol origin of Ojo de Dios</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Learn about cultural traditions that evolve over time</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Understand the symbolism of colors and directions</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Explore Christmas traditions in Mexico and Puerto Rico</span></li></ul><p></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Create your own Ojo de Dios! Includes step-by-step craft instructions inside.</em></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In Partnership with UNIDXS WNC Educational Pillar</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>40% of proceeds support Nuestras Voces/Our Voices a K-12 educational program providing school outreach field trips and scholarships to vulnerable student populations across seven Western North Carolina counties.</span></p><p></p><p></p>