Facts
Name the most popular language spoken in Latin America
Spanish
What Quinceanera mean?
Then: 15 year old girl
Now: A 15th birthday celebration
What does Dia De Los Muertos mean?
Day of the Dead
She played Selena Quintanilla in the movie Selena
Jennifer Lopez
September 16th
Dieciseis de Septiembre
Name two Hispanic countries
Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, Belize
How many girl and boys are in the party not including the Quinceanera?
14 girls and 14 boys
On what 3 days is Dia De Los Muertos celebrated?
October 31st, November 1st, and November 2nd
This comedian had a show named after him
George Lopez
The day that is mainly celebrated in the U.S in May
Cinco de Mayo
During what two months is Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated
September and October
Name the two traditional things that a father does with his daughter
He switches the girl shoe for a young women's high heel and then they do a father-daughter dance
What is the orange flower that is used during this celebration?
Marigold
Famous Tejano singer from San Antonio who attended Texas State University
Emilo Navaira
When does Hispanic Heritage Month start?
September 15
Name the four U.S states that border Mexico?
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California
Name 3 gifts that are presented to the Quineanera
The last doll, tiara, A bible, rosary, jewelry, 15 roses, cross, scepter, shoes (with heels)
Why is the orange flower important?
(What do you do with it)
It is used to make a trail to guide your loved one back home.
This singer is most famous for letting everyone know her hips don't lie
Shakira
When does Hispanic Heritage Month end?
October 15
What was the reason for starting on September 15th?
The starting point for the celebration of independence of five Latin American countries
Why is 15 such important age with the Aztec Indians?
A girl was considered ready for marriage at the age of 15
The word for a private alter made during this celebration
Ofrendas
The world's first Hispanic female astronaut
Ellen Ochoa
The week leading up to Easter
La Semana Santa (Holy week)