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Mexican Festivities

Mexican Festivities. Linda Hernandez Spanish Class. QUINCEANERA. The celebration of a child turning a woman Catholic Based Celebration Thanksgiving Mass happens before the festivity Big Formal Dress (Usually Pink)

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Mexican Festivities

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  1. Mexican Festivities Linda Hernandez Spanish Class

  2. QUINCEANERA • The celebration of a child turning a woman • Catholic Based Celebration • Thanksgiving Mass happens before the festivity • Big Formal Dress (Usually Pink) • Aside from the quinceanera the parents, godparents, and court of honor are very involved • The celebration will include a party after mass including: • An entry dance • A toast with the guest • First Dance with Father • Surprise Court with Court of Honor • Some extras items and events will include: • Change of flats to high heels • Last doll signifying the childhood in the past • Mariachis in the party

  3. QUINCEANERA

  4. DIA DE LOS MUERTOSDAY OF THE DEAD This holiday is very popular in Mexico this holiday began in a Aztec Festival in dedication to the goddess Mictecachualt. This celebration happens during November the 1st and the 2nd. During the celebration family and friends will have prayers for their loved ones whom have passed away as well as build private altars that include: sugar skulls, marigolds, favorite food and beverages as well as photos and other items meaningful to the person dead.

  5. DIA DE LOS MUERTOSDAY OF THE DEAD

  6. Tres Reyes Magos/The Three Kings Day January 6th Children write a letter asking for one gift and left in an old shoes outside their window The celebration would include a Roscon (bread/cake) accompanied with hot chocolate or coffee Whom ever receives a piece with a baby figure inside must cook a meal for the candle mass day

  7. Dia de la Candelaria/ Candle Mass Day • February 2nd • Catholic Festivity • “Presentation of Jesus Christ at the Temple” • Celebration filled with food(usually tamales)

  8. Cinco de Mayo May the Fifth May 5, 1862 was a memorable day in the history of Mexico. Mexico won the battle against the French invasion. The battle happen in Puebla in Mexico. Cinco de Mayo parties emphasize on the cuisine, culture and music. Schools in Mexico hold ceremonies on May the 5th in which students are encourage to dance to folk music and mariachi.

  9. Noche Buena / Christmas Eve Posadas/Lodging Virgen de Guadalupe/ Virgin Mary December 12 Virgin Mary’s Birthday At midnight Catholics go to mass and sing “Happy Birthday” Mass is followed by a meal with family and friends in celebration of Virgin Mary’s Birthday • December 6 till December 24 • 9 Day Celebration • Pinatas • Hot Beverages with Sweets • Block Party Celebration filled with music, singing, and all night fun

  10. INDEPENDECE Father Miguel Hidalgo was the leader September 16, 1810 Revolting from the Spanish government Bells were rang on September 15th for a mass in which the famous speech “Grito de Dolores” was said “Viva Mexico and Viva la Independencia” became major quotes from that speech

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