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Latin Celebrations
Although birthday traditions are quite similar in some countries today,
not everyone celebrates in the same way.
There may also be special birthday traditions in your family or a friend's family.
Family history, culture, language and economic status are all details that affect the way a
person observes his/her birth.
Two of the most significant factors throughout history, however,
have been geographic location and spiritual beliefs.
La Piñata
Where does it come from?
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Many experts believe that the piñata originated in Mexico. Archeological evidence shows that th
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The piñata tradition is very popular in Central America and other Latin American countries, inclu
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Mexican Birthday Traditions
In Mexico, kids love to have piñata's at their birthday. (usually in the form of an animal or object),
is filled with goodies and hung from the ceiling or a tree branch.
The birthday child is blindfolded and hits the piñata until it is cracked open
and all the goodies fall out. All the children then get to share the goodies.
Panamá Birthday Traditions
kids love to have piñata's at their birthday. (usually in the form of any character of the moment),
is filled with candies, flour.
The first to hit the piñata is the birthday child then the friends take turn hitting until it is cracked
Open and all the candies and flour fall out.
When it its time to leave, all the children get a canastita (little gift bag)
South America
Argentinian Birthday Traditions
In Argentina, the birthday child receives a pull on the earlobe for
each year they have been alive.
Brazilian Birthday Traditions
In Brazil, the children usually eat candies shaped like fruits and vegetables.
The houses are decorated for the occasion with festive banners and
brightly colored paper flowers.
South America
Peruvian Birthday Traditions
In Peru, guests at a birthday party might receive two kinds of party favors.
These are called "recordatorio", which means souvenir.
The first favor is a goody box or bag and the second is a pin
made in honor of the event.
These pins are so elaborate that some children might collect them.
At these parties children almost always receive fancy paper hats.
Native American Traditions
Throughout history, Native American tribes have usually placed significance
on milestones in a child's development rather than the day he or she was born.
The day a child takes its first step is cause for just as much rejoicing as the day
he or she accepts the responsibilities of an adult, gets married, becomes a parent, etc
American Birthday Traditions
At children's parties, balloons and streamers are hung up and lots of friends
are invited to the party.
Sometimes the person having the birthday can choose what they want to do:
bowling, swimming, arcades, amusement parks, camping trips, etc.
Now you
How do you celebrate yours?
Become a party planner:
You are in charge of planning from beginning to end a 9-year old birthday party.
Where:
When:
How many people (exactly whom?)
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After we will kahoot it!
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Family Culture
Culture affects many aspects of one’s life, including family, school, ethnicity, race, religion,
Gender, employment, immigration situation, and socioeconomic status.
Culture can be defined as “a way of life or the totality of the individual artifacts,
behaviors, and mental concepts transmitted from one generation to the next in a society.
It is visible and invisible, cognitive and affective, conscious and unconscious,
internal and external, rational and irrational,
and coercive and permissive at the same time” (Pederson et al. 2002).
Family Culture
Most Latin Americans come to the United States in search of better economic
opportunities (Leyendecker and Lamb 1999). Other reasons may be related to lack
of employment opportunities in country of origin,
government instability, family unification,
improved life style, and more. It is important to note that although there
may be some general cultural characteristics, each country and
region brings its own uniqueness
and individuality. In addition,
most Latin Americans are mestizos (mixed Indian and European descent).
Therefore, their culture stems from Indian beliefs as well as European ideas
Divide into two groups
have a debate panel
Pro/cons
why do you think some members of a family depart from home and
country leaving family behind to come to the USA?
What are the benefits/disadvantages/problems (for family, for the USA)?
Religion
How can it influence a culture?
Most families indicate an affiliation with the Catholic Church stemming from Spain’s early influen
This Catholic influence may be evident even if couples and families are not practicing the faith.
(Falicov 1998).
The church influences family life and community affairs,
giving spiritual meaning to the Hispanic culture. Each local commu
day with greater importance and ceremony than individuals do for perso
Gender roles
The husband assumes the role of provider and the wife assumes the role of caretaker/homemaker.
n the past, there has been an emphasis on machismo as a dominant philosophy in the Latino culture.
How is Machismo is traditionally viewed? decision-making.
Many Latinos/Hispanics in the United States this paradigm.
Role of children in the family
amilies. Children and family relationships are often more important than the couple’s relationship (Sk
In many homes, the father tends to be the disciplinarian while the mother tends to be the nurturer.
Quinceaños
An important celebration in Latin America
Introduction to Society
Traditions
Wealth
Have you been to one? How was it?
Did you have one (girls)`
Día de las Madres
Motherhood itself has been celebrated for centuries; mostly focusing on goddesses and symbo
From Egyptian Goddess Isis, to Greek Rea and more, the figure of the mother has been crucia
Recognized since 17th Century
Mothering was recognized and celebrated since the 17th century, when it turned into an occasi
From there, the holiday spread all over the world, sometimes turning into a commercial date ins
International Holiday?
Mother’s Day isn’t an international holiday per se. Although most countries celebrate Mother’s D
The traditional second Sunday of May is observed by Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru
Different dates
For Mexico it is different. Mexican mothers have a set date, May 10th. Usually mothers are sere
El Salvador and Guatemala also celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10th.
Juana Maria
Paraguay’s celebration is on May 15th which is the same as ‘Día de la Patria’ or the national da
It is said that this particular date was chosen to be able to honor Juana María de Lara, whose
Mother-in law
A different story is Nicaragua’s. Nicaraguan mothers are celebrated on May 30th since the early
Story goes that President Anastasio Somoza García chose that date because it was the birthda
Manuela Gandarilla
Bolivia celebrates on May 27th, which is a historic day because in that date many women fough
The date actually commemorates the Battle of La Coronilla, which took place on 27 May 1812,
The Dominican Republic chose the last Sunday of May of each year to celebrate Mother's Day.
Costa Rica picked August 15th, which is also the day of the Assumption Virgin, a Catholic celeb
In Argentina the celebration takes place on the third Sunday of October, with a traditional family
Panama celebrates even later in the year, also making it coincide with a Catholic celebration re
They celebrate it on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
What about you?
How do you celebrate it?
What type of gifts?
BridesAmerican
in many Weddings
Latin-American countrie
Latin
light blue petticoat or slip beneath their
In Spain, brides wear black dresses to s
devotion until death.
Touches of red and black, for both bride
also add a Latin touch.
Spanish weddings do not include bride
groomsmen. The couple stands togethe
no one else in attendance.
There is no Best Man or Maid of Honor.
Also, the groom's mother accompanies him
down the aisle.
During Catholic ceremonies as a traditional wedding
custom in Spain, Panama & Mexico the groom presents
the bride 13 gold/silver coins known as arras (unity coins),
To represent his commitment to support her.
The coins are blessed by the priest and passed through the
hands of the newlyweds several times, ending up with the bride
Las Arras
The Rings
Not everyone waits until their big day to get their
wedding bands. In Chile, engaged couples wear rings
on their right hand until they are married and switch to
the left hand after the wedding.
Argentinean couples also exchange rings when
they get engaged.
Ate el Nudo (Tie the Knot)
In Guatemala, the couple binds themselves together
during the ceremony with a silver rope.
Mexican couples perform a similar ritual, where a rosary
or white rope is wound around their shoulders in a
figure eight to symbolize their union.
Other traditions include throwing rice to the married
couple representing abundance of food.