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The document summarizes several popular Mexican traditions celebrated around Christmas and other holidays: - Las Posadas commemorates Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem from December 16-24 through processions. - Iluminarias are Christmas lanterns used in posadas and other celebrations that have become popular ornaments. - Los pastores are nativity plays performed on Christmas Eve that are one of Mexico's most popular folk dramas. - Dia de los Muertos on November 1-2 honors deceased ancestors with meals and visits to grave sites, keeping their memory alive.

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Celebrations and other Popular Traditions
● Las Posadas: The Mexican tradition of Las Posadas is celebrated between December 16-24. ● They Commemorate the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to celebrate giving birth to baby Jesus ● Las Posadas Originated in Mexico in 1586
Posadas
Las Posadas: Iluminarias: Iluminaria is a Christmas lantern. They are used in posadas and other celebrations. Iluminarias have been adopted as Christmas ornaments by general population
Iluminarias
● Los pastores: is considered to be a nativity play that has been performed on Christmas eve. ● It is probably one of the most popular religious folk drama
● Dia De Los Muertos: Families come together to celebrate their ancestors ● This day goes back to the Aztecs who dedicated a special day for the dead ● Normally Chicanos honor this day to clean their ancestors grave sites
● Dia De Los Muertos: Many Chicano families traditionally celebrate with a special meal on their ancestors grave sites ( The Movie Coco beautifully portrays this) ● Pan De Muertos: if families can not make it to celebrate on a grave, families will celebrate with Pan De Muertos and eat a pan dulces in remembrance of the dead
● Quinceaneras: The Quinceanera has a long history that celebrates a young woman going into adulthood (turning the age of 15) ● This special day grants permission to the young woman to wear heels, makeup and sometimes even permission to go on dates ● There is a presentation of gifts that are meaningful such as a bible, cross and a rosary
These traditions and celebrations are important to remember ancestors and pay respects to the Mexican culture. Sources: Tatum Tatum, Charles M. Chicano Popular Culture. 2nd ed., The University of Arizona Press, 2017., C Collina, Bella. “The Traditions of the Quinceañera.” Luxury Gated Lakefront & Golf Community in Orlando Florida, Bella Collina Real Estate Company, LLC, 17 July 2020, www.bellacollina.com/blog/traditions-of-the-quincea%C3%B 1era.

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Celebrations and other Popular Traditions (1).pdf

  • 2. ● Las Posadas: The Mexican tradition of Las Posadas is celebrated between December 16-24. ● They Commemorate the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to celebrate giving birth to baby Jesus ● Las Posadas Originated in Mexico in 1586
  • 4. Las Posadas: Iluminarias: Iluminaria is a Christmas lantern. They are used in posadas and other celebrations. Iluminarias have been adopted as Christmas ornaments by general population
  • 6. ● Los pastores: is considered to be a nativity play that has been performed on Christmas eve. ● It is probably one of the most popular religious folk drama
  • 7. ● Dia De Los Muertos: Families come together to celebrate their ancestors ● This day goes back to the Aztecs who dedicated a special day for the dead ● Normally Chicanos honor this day to clean their ancestors grave sites
  • 8. ● Dia De Los Muertos: Many Chicano families traditionally celebrate with a special meal on their ancestors grave sites ( The Movie Coco beautifully portrays this) ● Pan De Muertos: if families can not make it to celebrate on a grave, families will celebrate with Pan De Muertos and eat a pan dulces in remembrance of the dead
  • 9. ● Quinceaneras: The Quinceanera has a long history that celebrates a young woman going into adulthood (turning the age of 15) ● This special day grants permission to the young woman to wear heels, makeup and sometimes even permission to go on dates ● There is a presentation of gifts that are meaningful such as a bible, cross and a rosary
  • 10. These traditions and celebrations are important to remember ancestors and pay respects to the Mexican culture. Sources: Tatum Tatum, Charles M. Chicano Popular Culture. 2nd ed., The University of Arizona Press, 2017., C Collina, Bella. “The Traditions of the Quinceañera.” Luxury Gated Lakefront & Golf Community in Orlando Florida, Bella Collina Real Estate Company, LLC, 17 July 2020, www.bellacollina.com/blog/traditions-of-the-quincea%C3%B 1era.