Ch. 3
CULTURA
La Familia
In
Spanish-speaking
countries, grandparents
frequently live with their
sons, daughters, and
grandchildren.
La Familia
The
whole, extended family,
including aunts, uncles, &
cousins, gathers to celebrate
holidays and participate in
family activities.
La Familia
Siblings
and cousins around
the same age often socialize
together and have the same
group of friends.
Arquitectura
Mexicana
There
are many examples
of Mexican architecture in
the US, especially in
California & Texas.
Arquitectura
Mexicana
2
typical features:
–A courtyard in the interior
of the house
–A patio
Arquitectura
Mexicana
In
areas of dry, warm
weather, these features allow
the family to eat, study, read,
or relax outdoors.
Arquitectura
Mexicana
Haciendas
–The early Spanish settlers
of Los Angeles developed
land into ranches, or
haciendas.
Por ejemplo…
Calle Olvera
Calle
= street
Named in 1877 after the first
County Judge of Los Angeles,
Agustín Olvera
Located in the heart (center)
of Los Angeles
Calle Olvera
It
is now a colorful
Mexican marketplace,
converted in 1930.
Calle Olvera
Calle Olvera
Calle Olvera
Calle Olvera
Several
of the merchants
are descendants of the
original vendors.
Calle Olvera
Calle
Olvera often serves
as a setting for holiday
celebrations with Mexican
dancing and music.
Calle Olvera
Calle Olvera
La
Golondrina Café
–A historic restaurant on
Calle Olvera that serves
authentic Mexican food
La Golondrina Café
Then
Now
Calle Olvera
Avila
Adobe
–Located on Calle Olvera,
Avila Adobe is the oldest
house currently standing in
Los Angeles.
–It was built as a home for
the rancher Francisco Avila
in 1818, a time when
California was part of
Mexico, not the U.S.
Avila Adobe
 Outside
of the house
Avila Adobe
 Courtyard
Avila Adobe
 Kitchen
Avila Adobe
 Bedroom
Las
celebraciones
del año
El
Día de la Raza
–Day of the Races
–La fecha: el 12 de octubre
Las celebraciones
del año
 El
Día de la Raza
–There is no work and there are
many parades.
–Celebrates the meeting of the
natives with the Europeans and
Africans.
–This mix of races and traditions
form the Latin American culture.
Las celebraciones
del año
El
Día de Todos los Santos
–All Saints Day
–La fecha: el 1 de noviembre
El
Día de los Muertos
–Day of the Dead
–La fecha: el 2 de noviembre
Las celebraciones
del año
On
these days, everyone
honors the people of their
families who have died.
In Mexico, families decorate
altars of their ancestors with
flowers.
El Día de los Muertos
 An
altar
El Día de los Muertos
What holiday in our
culture can be
compared to this
holiday?
El Día de los Muertos
Memorial Day
Las celebraciones
del año
La
Nochevieja
–New Year’s Eve
–La fecha: el 31 de diciembre
El
Año Nuevo
–New Year’s Day
–La fecha: el 1 de enero
Las celebraciones
del año
La
Nochevieja y El Año
Nuevo
–There are fireworks,
parades, or celebrations in
all the Spanish-speaking
countries.
Las celebraciones
del año
La
Nochevieja y El Año
Nuevo
–In Ecuador, large figures
representing the old year
are burned at midnight to
bring in the new year.
Giant dolls of Venezuela's President Hugo
Chavez, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa,
Bolivia's President Evo Morales and Cuban
leader Fidel Castro
Las celebraciones
del año
La
Nochevieja y El Año
Nuevo
–In Spain, it’s tradition to eat
12 grapes at midnight.
Las celebraciones
del año
What are some traditions
practiced in our culture
on this holiday?
Las
celebraciones
año
El Díadel
de los
Reyes
–Kings Day
–La fecha: el 6 de enero
–This is the traditional day to
give Christmas presents in
Latin American countries.
La Quinceañera
A
quinceañera is a girl’s
15th birthday.
La Quinceañera
What
familiar word do you
see in quinceañera that
could help you remember
what it means?
La Quinceañera
Quince = 15
La Quinceañera
A
girl’s quinceañera
represents the transition
from childhood to
womanhood.
La Quinceañera
Which birthday is
significant for a girl in
our culture?
La Quinceañera
La Quinceañera
The
celebration usually
includes a church
service and a reception.
La Quinceañera
 The
quinceañera usually has
escorts to accompany her on
her special day.
La Quinceañera
What event do we celebrate
in a similar way in our
culture?
La Quinceañera
A wedding
La Quinceañera
 The
quinceañera traditionally
has a waltz with her father.
La Quinceañera
A
girl’s quinceañera is her
“presentation” to society.
La Quinceañera
La
Última Muñeca
–“the last doll”
–The quinceañera
traditionally receives a doll,
symbolizing that she has
become a woman.
La Quinceañera
La Última Muñeca