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Ch. 3 CULTURA

Ch. 3 CULTURA. La Familia. In Spanish-speaking countries, grandparents frequently live with their sons, daughters, and grandchildren. La Familia. The whole, extended family, including aunts, uncles, & cousins, gathers to celebrate holidays and participate in family activities. La Familia.

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Ch. 3 CULTURA

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  1. Ch. 3 CULTURA

  2. La Familia • In Spanish-speaking countries, grandparents frequently live with their sons, daughters, and grandchildren.

  3. La Familia • The whole, extended family, including aunts, uncles, & cousins, gathers to celebrate holidays and participate in family activities.

  4. La Familia • Siblings and cousins around the same age often socialize together and have the same group of friends.

  5. Arquitectura Mexicana • There are many examples of Mexican architecture in the US, especially in California & Texas.

  6. Arquitectura Mexicana • 2 typical features: • A courtyard in the interior of the house • A patio

  7. Arquitectura Mexicana • In areas of dry, warm weather, these features allow the family to eat, study, read, or relax outdoors.

  8. Arquitectura Mexicana • Haciendas • The early Spanish settlers of Los Angeles developed land into ranches, or haciendas.

  9. Por ejemplo…

  10. Calle Olvera • Calle = street • Named in 1877 after the first County Judge of Los Angeles, Agustín Olvera • Located in the heart (center) of Los Angeles

  11. Calle Olvera • It is now a colorful Mexican marketplace, converted in 1930.

  12. Calle Olvera

  13. Calle Olvera

  14. Calle Olvera

  15. Calle Olvera • Several of the merchants are descendants of the original vendors.

  16. Calle Olvera • Calle Olvera often serves as a setting for holiday celebrations with Mexican dancing and music.

  17. Calle Olvera

  18. Calle Olvera • La Golondrina Café • A historic restaurant on Calle Olvera that serves authentic Mexican food

  19. La Golondrina Café Then Now

  20. Calle Olvera • Avila Adobe • Located on Calle Olvera, Avila Adobe is the oldest house currently standing in Los Angeles. • It was built as a home for the rancher Francisco Avila in 1818, a time when California was part of Mexico, not the U.S.

  21. Avila Adobe • Outside of the house

  22. Avila Adobe • Courtyard

  23. Avila Adobe • Kitchen

  24. Avila Adobe • Bedroom

  25. Las celebraciones del año • El Día de la Raza • Day of the Races • La fecha: el 12 de octubre

  26. Las celebraciones del año • El Día de la Raza • There is no work and there are many parades. • Celebrates the meeting of the natives with the Europeans and Africans. • This mix of races and traditions form the Latin American culture.

  27. Las celebraciones del año • El Día de Todos los Santos • All Saints Day • La fecha: el 1 de noviembre • El Día de los Muertos • Day of the Dead • La fecha: el 2 de noviembre

  28. Las celebraciones del año • On these days, everyone honors the people of their families who have died. • In Mexico, families decorate altars of their ancestors with flowers.

  29. El Día de los Muertos • An altar

  30. El Día de los Muertos What holiday in our culture can be compared to this holiday?

  31. El Día de los Muertos Memorial Day

  32. Las celebraciones del año • La Nochevieja • New Year’s Eve • La fecha: el 31 de diciembre • El Año Nuevo • New Year’s Day • La fecha: el 1 de enero

  33. Las celebraciones del año • La Nochevieja y El Año Nuevo • There are fireworks, parades, or celebrations in all the Spanish-speaking countries.

  34. Las celebraciones del año • La Nochevieja y El Año Nuevo • In Ecuador, large figures representing the old year are burned at midnight to bring in the new year.

  35. Giant dolls of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, Bolivia's President Evo Morales and Cuban leader Fidel Castro

  36. Las celebraciones del año • La Nochevieja y El Año Nuevo • In Spain, it’s tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight.

  37. Las celebraciones del año What are some traditions practiced in our culture on this holiday?

  38. Las celebraciones del año • El Día de los Reyes • Kings Day • La fecha: el 6 de enero • This is the traditional day to give Christmas presents in Latin American countries.

  39. La Quinceañera • A quinceañera is a girl’s 15th birthday.

  40. La Quinceañera • What familiar word do you see in quinceañera that could help you remember what it means?

  41. La Quinceañera Quince = 15

  42. La Quinceañera • A girl’s quinceañera represents the transition from childhood to womanhood.

  43. La Quinceañera Which birthday is significant for a girl in our culture?

  44. La Quinceañera

  45. La Quinceañera • The celebration usually includes a church service and a reception.

  46. La Quinceañera • The quinceañera usually has escorts to accompany her on her special day.

  47. La Quinceañera What event do we celebrate in a similar way in our culture?

  48. La Quinceañera A wedding

  49. La Quinceañera • The quinceañera traditionally has a waltz with her father.

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