Who
What country celebrates this holiday?
México
What is Mexican Independence day also known as? (Spanish name)
El Grito
On what day is el Grito celebrated every year?
September 16th
Why is el Grito a holiday?
Because Mexico gained independence from Spain.
What is the most popular form of celebration on el Grito?
eating and drinking, hanging out with family and friends
Who (what country) used to control Mexico?
Spain
What is launched into the sky and blown up to give the sky an extra twinkle?
Fireworks (fuegos artificiales)
What is the US equivalent of el Grito?
4th of July
Why did Mexico seek independence?
Because they felt poorly treated by the Spaniards
What people group did Hernan Cortez conquer?
the Aztecs
Who gives the cry of independence annualy nowadays?
The local mayor or local official; the president of Mexico
What colors do citizens of Mexico dress up in?
Red, white, and green. (national colors).
From where is the cry of independence given today?
From the balcony of the Palacio Nacional
Why do Mexicans speak Spanish?
Because Spaniards took over (colonization)
What do all restaurants in Mexico serve on el Grito?
traditional Mexican foods (duh)
Who defeated the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortez
Does el Cinco de Mayo and El Grito celebrate the same thing?
NO
What are the hats that men wear on el Grito called?
Charros (sombrero)
True or False...only Spaniards could vote before el Grito
True
Who is the president of Mexico?
Claudia Scheinbaum
Who first declared war on Spain?
Miguel Hidalgo
What major trading post was conquered the second day after war was declared?
Guanajuato
At what time is the cry of independence given?
at 11:00 pm
What is the myth about why Central American Spanish is different from mainland Spanish?
Because once a king had a lisp and he changed the entire language of spanish to not stand out. (This is FALSE)
How can we watch the festivities here in the US?
On Telemundo or Univision (Spanish-language TV networks)