Spanish 2 / Unit 10: Introduction to the Subjunctive and Culture
10.6 Traditions and Celebrations
Notes
| Celebration | Place | Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Día de los Muertos | México | Nov. 1-2; families honor loved ones with ofrendas, marigolds and pan de muerto |
| La Tomatina | Buñol, España | Last Wednesday of August; a giant tomato fight |
| San Fermín | Pamplona, España | July 6-14; includes the running of the bulls |
| Las Fallas | Valencia, España | March; large sculptures are displayed and then burned |
| Inti Raymi | Perú | June 24; Inca festival of the sun in Cusco |
| Quinceañera | Latin America | Celebration of a girl's 15th birthday |
| Día de los Reyes Magos | Spain and Latin America | January 6; the Three Kings bring gifts |
- Foods: paella (Valencia, Spain), arepas (Venezuela and Colombia), ceviche (Peru), empanadas (many countries).
- Example: En Día de los Muertos, las familias mexicanas hacen ofrendas.
Practice
What is celebrated on November 1-2 in Mexico?
Día de los Muertos is Nov. 1-2.
Where is La Tomatina held?
La Tomatina is in Buñol, near Valencia.
A quinceañera celebrates...
A quinceañera marks a girl's 15th birthday.
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