“El dia de los muertos.” “El dia de los muertos,” or as we know it in English “the day of the dead,” is a tradition originating in Mexico. This tradition is celebrated every November 1st and 2nd, dating back as far as 3,000 years. The people who celebrate this tradition believe that the veil between the living realm and dead realm is lifted and that they can commune with their deceased friends and relatives. These people also believe that their deceased friends and relatives are insulted if they are mourned on this day, which is the reason that this holiday consists of dancing, eating, and celebrating. The historical roots of “el dia de los muertos” stretch back to pre-hispanic cultures of Mesoamerica, including the Nahua, the Aztecs, the Mayans, the Tolecas, the Tlaxcaltec, the Chichimec, and the Tecpanec.
The Miracle of Guadalupe was officially recognized by the Vatican in 1745. The second sanctuary was declared a Basilica in 1904, but by then it had begun to slowly sink into the soft, sandy soil beneath it. A new Basilica, of modern design and enormous capacity, was dedicated in October of 1976. In this and other churches dedicated to La Virgen de Guadalupe throughout the nation, millions of the faithful will gather December 12 for processions, prayers, songs, dances, and fireworks to honor "La Reina de México" (the Queen of Mexico). Juan Diego's mantle, carefully preserved in the new Basilica, has been subjected to extensive analysis over the years.
That same year she opened her first boutique in Corpus Christi, Texas. Then on March 31, 1995 Selena was murdered by Yolanda Saldivar, her best friend and president of her fan club. Following the weeks after Selena's death, "People" magazine released a commemorative issue covering Selena's death, one in English and the other in Spanish. Within a matter of days after it first appeared on the newsstand, the Spanish-language edition sold out everywhere that "People" had to go into 6 more reprint sessions. After six successful reprints of the Spanish-issue, "People" decided to release a Spanish-language version of their magazine, "People en Española" which became a popular selling magazine.
Was The War Justified U.S WAR Against Mexico Adrian Garcia History 201G/04/17/12 Mexican-American War In 1821 Mexico won its independence from Spain. The territories it gained included Mexico,most of Central America as well as todays US states of california,nevada,utah,texas and parts of Colorado,Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming. So one thing is for sure. This ;and belonged to mexico. They had won it through tears and bloodshed.
He was a doctor, she was a Sunday school teacher. That year they placed their mission with the Cayuse tribe near Fort Walla Walla. Other missionaries, Henry and Eliza Hart Spalding placed a mission 125 miles away with the Nez Percés tribe. The Whitmans thrived at first, but over the next decade, the Cayuse knew the missionaries brought more Whites and diseases with them. In 1847, the Cayuse attacked the mission, killing the Whitemans and other Whites.
Day of the Dead The celebrations of El Dia de los Muertos Day (Day of the Dead) dates back to the Aztecs. It is a celebration that allows deceased family members and friends know that they have not been forgotten by the living. The belief system behind the holiday is that after a person dies his or her spirit returns once a year to visit. The Days of the Dead is the chance for the living to show the spirits how much they meant to them when they return. The celebration is not meant to be scary, like the American holiday of Halloween, but rather a celebration of life itself.
Some Mexicans were already living in the Southern and Western regions of the North American continent centuries before the United States existed. Many more Mexicans came to the country during the 20th century, and Mexican immigrants continue to arrive today. The multicultural inheritance of Mexican Americans is rich and complex. It reflects the influences of Spain, Mexico, and indigenous cultures, and has been shaped by hundreds of years of survival and adaptation in the crucible of North American history. Their history was also shaped by wars and depressions, by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden Purchase, and by shifting attitudes toward immigration.
Definition and special meaning. * Tet doan ngo: tet refers to festival, doan means the start, ngo is the seventh animal of the Chinese zodiac – the horse. * Is also known as tet giet sau bo, or tet thang nam, and celebrate on May 5th (lunar calendar) every year. * Derives the fact that farmers, on this day, get rid of all pests to start growing their crops for the new season. 2.
Mexico and Central American Religion The main presence of religions in Mexico and Central America was Christianity and the Maya and Nahua (otherwise known as the Aztec) religions. Fernando Cortes introduced Christianity to the Mesoamericans when he overtook Tenochtitlan in the 16th century. These two religions were similar in some aspects. They were extremely barbaric in the way they worship and they also worshipped the same God. They held very elaborate ceremonies to celebrate their gods.
3. Farewell ceremony for the Kitchen Gods (Ong Tao) Seven days (the 23rd night of the last lunar month) prior to Tet, each Vietnamese family offers a farewell ceremony for Ong Tao to go up to Heaven Palace. His task is to make an annual report to the Jade Emperor of the family’s affairs throughout the year. 4. New Year’s Eve However, in a literal translation, it means “Passage from the Old to the New Year”.