Hispanic Holidays
A Hispanic holiday which is a celebration of life and death
What is Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture that occurs during these dates.
When is September 15th through October 15th?
A dip composed of avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion, and lime.
What is guacamole?
This musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the story of a Washington Heights community and won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2008.
What is "In the Heights?"
Number 10 on the Argentina National football team and has won one FIFA World Cup.
Who is Lionel Messi?
This Spanish novel, written by Miguel de Cervantes, is often regarded as the very first modern novel, and follows the adventures of a nobleman who believes he is a knight
What is "Don Quixote?"
Date of Independence day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
What is September 15th?
Hispanic Heritage Month does not cover a single month but instead begins in the middle of one, and ends in the middle of another, the months being September and October. This timeframe is significant for what reason?
What is because many Central American countries celebrate their independence days within these dates?
This traditional Mesoamerican dish is made of masa, which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper and often filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, or vegetables.
What are tamales?
This Mexican painter, famous for her self-portraits, explored themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture in works; she was also married to Diego Rivera.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Sings “Ain't Your Mama”, “On the Floor”, and “Jenny from the Block”
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
This famous Chilean poet wrote "Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair"
Who is Pablo Neruda?
Holiday associated with the Catholic tradition of indulgence before the austerity of Lent, but takes on unique forms in different regions celebrating Hispanic holidays
What is Carnaval?
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was later expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan during this year
What is 1988?
This rich, complex sauce often made with chili peppers, chocolate, and a variety of other spices is a staple in Mexican cuisine.
What is mole?
This Spanish surrealist is known for his dream-like paintings, including "The Persistence of Memory"
Who is Salvador Dali?
In multiple Avengers movies AND in both of the Avatar movies
Who is Zoe Saldana?
This novel, written by Gabriel García Márquez, follows the fictional Buendía family through multiple generations
What is "One Hundred Years of Solitude?"
A Mexican holiday that commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus
What is Las Posadas? (“the inns” “lodging”)
As a significant celebration of U.S. Latino culture and history, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of this increasing population. The U.S. Hispanic population reached how many in 2022?
What is 63.6 million?
This popular South American dish is made of ground maize dough and can be filled with a variety of ingredients; this dish is often enjoyed in Venezuela and Colombia
What are arepas?
This painting by Pablo Picasso, created in response to the bombing of a Basque town during the Spanish Civil War, is considered one of his best works
What is Guernica?
The top selling Salsa artist of all time.
Who is Marc Anthony?
This Mexican playwright is known for his commentary on the commodification of the Mexican identity and the experiences of Mexican individuals through works such as "Zoot Suit" and "Los Vendidos" (The Sold Ones")
Who is Luis Valdez?
St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 14th of February in all Latin American countries except for this South American country.
What is Brazil?
During Hispanic Heritage Month, I can celebrate by doing this
What is by taking time to learn more about Latino identity and historical legacies that enrich communities and continue to shape our nation?
The three main foods contributed to Mexican cuisine by the Aztecs.
What are chocolate, squash, and tomatoes?
This contemporary Colombian artist is renowned for his sculptures and paintings of voluminous figures
Who is Fernando Botero?
The first Latina and third woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Who is Sonya Sotomayer?
Born in Havana, this Cuban poet is revered in his country for his commitment to Cuban independence and his influential essays that advocated for social and political reform. One of his most famous poems is "Yo soy un hombre sincero" (I am a sincere man/A sincere man I am)
Who is José Martí?