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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.
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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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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,
spiritual meaning to the Hispanic culture. Each local community celebr
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.
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