Traditions
This holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor deceased loved ones.
What is Día de los Muertos?
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th to coincide with the independence of several Latin American countries.
What is true?
This is a famous Mexican dish made with a tortilla filled with meat, cheese, or beans.
What is a Taco?
How do you say "family" in Spanish?
What is "Familia" or Que es "Familia"?
This Mexican-American singer is known as the "Queen of Tejano Music".
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This tradition marks the 15th birthday of a girl in Hispanic culture.
What is a Quinceañera?
Hispanic Heritage Month was originally just a one-week celebration when first introduced in 1968.
What is true?
These Spanish pastries are fried dough, often served with chocolate.
What are Churros?
How do you say "Thank you" in Spanish?
Que es Gracias? or What is Gracias?
This Colombian singer is famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Who is Shakira?
In Puerto Rico, this holiday tradition involves groups of people singing Christmas carols door-to-door.
What is the Parranda?
This treaty, signed in 1848, ended the Mexican-American War and led to the U.S. acquiring much of the southwest.
What is the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo?
This traditional Puerto Rican dish consists of mashed plantains and pork cracklings.
What is Mofongo?
How do you say "apple" in Spanish?
Que es Manzana or What is Manzana?
This popular Spanish chef popularized Spanish cuisine in the U.S. and founded World Central Kitchen.
Who is Jose Andres?
In many Latin American countries, this tradition marks Christmas Eve with a large traditional feast that includes roasted pork.
What is Nochebuena?
The oldest city in the continental U.S. was founded by Spaniards in 1565.
What is St. Augustine, Florida
This is a type of cold soup originating from Spain, made with tomatoes, garlic, and cucumbers.
What is Gazpacho?
How do you say "Good morning" in Spanish?
Que es "Buenos dias"? or What is "Buenos dias"?
This Puerto Rican actor won an Oscar for his role in “Traffic”
Who is Benicio del Toro?
In Spain, this annual tradition involves participants running through the streets with bulls during the San Fermin festival.
What is the Running of the Bulls or Encierro?
This city, founded in 1610, is one of the oldest state capitals in the U.S. and reflects a long history of Hispanic culture.
What is Santa Fe, New Mexico?
This is a popular Spanish rice dish, often made with seafood, chicken, and saffron.
What is Paella?
How do you say "see you later" in Spanish?
Que es "Hasta Luego" or What is "Hasta Luego"?
She became the first Hispanic astronaut in space in 1993.
Who is Ellen Ochoa?