Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Finding Folklore, Fiestas,and Familia in Laredo, Texas
Chapter 1: Soldiers of the Holy Cross: Los Matachines de la Santa Cruz
Chapter 2: La Quinceañera: A Sentipensante Folkloristics Reading of a Coming-of-Age Tradition Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Chapter 3: Reenacting What Never Was: GeorgeWashington’s Birthday Celebration
Conclusion: Some Theoretical Musingsin the Form of a Coda
Endnotes
References
Index