...Elena Mendoza Informative Speech. Topic: Day of the Dead Specific Purpose: To share with fellow culture lovers about the history of the Day of the Dead in México, and why is significant to the Mexican people. Central Idea: To learn about the Day of the Dead in Mexico and why is significant to the Mexican people. …........................................................................................................................................................ Introduction: I wish I can live forever! Oh, but the only thing we know for sure, in life, is that eventually we are going to die. I have been celebrating the Day of the Dead ever since I was little. Today I am going to share with you the origin and significance of this celebration in my México. (TR: Before I can tell you about the significance of the Day of the Dead for the Mexican people let me tell you about the history of this celebration.) Body: (Topical) The Day of the Dead has a history and unique characteristics. (Topical) A. The day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration to honor the dead. 1. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization the Day of the Dead has Pre-Hispanic origins. Celebrated first by the Mayans, and Aztecs who believed death was to be celebrated and never grieved. In ancient times was celebrated in the ninth and tenth month, but now takes place on November 2. Has been honored...
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...Corn is one of the most important staple foods in current Mexican cuisine. It is known as a scared plant. They are a popular street food in Mexico, although they can be and are frequently served as meal at home. Condiments such as salt, chili powder, butter, cheese, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream are usually put on corn if desired. Salsa- A salsa is actually just a sauce, although it is most commonly associated with the red or green mix of tomatoes, onion, chili and cilantro (coriander), a typical Mexican cuisine. It is used as a dip. Tacos- Are a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great variety. Refried Beans- Are a traditional staple food of Mexico. Basically it’s a dish of cooked and mashed beans. Refried beans are prepared with verities of beans such as black beans or red beans. In a home meal, refried beans typically serve as the main food along with smaller, more strongly flavored dishes, but they may also be served as a side dish along with a larger meal, or rolled in a tortilla to form a bean burrito. Enchilada- A roll of flour or corn tortilla with a filling inside of it covered with a chilli pepper sauce. The filling could vary in different of varieties such as beans, meat, vegetables and cheese Totopos-It’s a Mexican cuisine. It’s flat, round or triangular corn product, basically...
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...we do in our own culture. What were some observations about Easter that Karl made about English traditions that differ from the Mexican traditions? He and his guide seem to form a bond that makes Karl more comfortable than ever before, despite explosions, gunpowder and the lack of support by his “medical and safety” producer. After meeting a man with one eye in charge of fireworks, Karl correctly suggests that maybe the government would be more supportive if they made an effort and got a man with two eyes. At the celebration, people blow up paper mache items that they believe represent Judas. Karl does not remember this from the bible. Later in the episode, Karl once again proves his love of Mexico by agreeing to knock down a wasps’ nest and eat the larva with...
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...Corn Language Mexico Independence Day Tortillas Religion Catholic Cinco De Mayo Beans/Rice Pinata Day of the Dead Asians Food Traditions Celebrations Chicken, Duck, Fish, Fresh vegetables Language Chinese New Years Noodles Religion Buddhism Lantern Festival Rice Tea Ching Ming Festival FDT4 Task 2 D. Kentucky Subcultures It takes a great deal of patience and understanding to be a teacher in a culturally mixed environment. The educational environment that I plan to teach in consists of cultures made up of Asians and Hispanics. I wish to better understand these two cultures so that I can understand the differences and provide a teaching environment that will be valuable in my classroom. In order to accomplish this, I have researched the foods, traditions and celebrations of two Kentucky subcultures, which are Asians and Hispanics. In the state of Kentucky, according to the U.S. Census Bureau 2011, Hispanics make up 138,563 of the total population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2011, Asians make up 52,201 of the total population. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 a) E. Hispanic Culture - Foods Hispanics are well known for starting and overseeing authentic Mexican restaurants. The love of Mexican foods by the majority of Americans has kept the Hispanics in business for many years. Corn is the main base in foods of most Mexicans. Bread is not a normal staple of a typical Mexican meal, but instead of eating bread, most...
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...There are also many extended families too! It’s common to see 20 or more family members living under the same roof! In a traditional Mexican family, the fathers are the money makers, which mean they are the head of the household. The mother or other female family members are the ones who usually take care of the family and households on a daily basis, but as society is changing, there are families that now have their fathers staying home and mothers out working. The brothers in the family have the responsibility to defend their sisters physically and verbally, while the sisters are supposed to follow their mother’s steps by learning how to cook and nurturing children. Families in Mexico have an authoritative parenting style. They value their children’s obedience and respect. Both mothers and fathers discipline their children and believe that their children need to be educated and have jobs. Mexican families would normally have high expectations with reasons, but they also believe in a strong and loyal...
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...Having a co-culture means you participate in two cultures with distinct values and beliefs. Normally this occurs when you are born in a country where there is a dominant culture and you have parents who practice a different culture from the dominant culture. This is very common in the United States due to its diverse population. Examples of co-cultures in the United States include African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans. I am part of the Mexican American co-culture. I was born in the United States but come from two Mexican parents. All my life I have participated in both the American and Mexican cultures. As I grew up I learned both English and Spanish. I celebrate both American and Mexican holidays. For example I celebrate both of the countries independence day, and I celebrate both Halloween and el Dia de Los Muertos(Day of the Dead). On Thanksgiving my family always has both classic American and Mexican dishes. For example we have turkey, mashed potatoes, tamales and posole. This is something that feels completely natural due to our co-culture. Growing up in a co-culture will have a very different outcome in your persona than just following or practicing one culture. For example Mexico has a high power-distance culture, which I can clearly see and agree with because I have always been taught to never disrespect an elder. I have witnessed some of my American friends actions around their parents that causes me to be very surprised and...
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...the United States, depicts two very different worlds in the case of Mexico and the United States. Frida seems to be stuck between the worlds and her painting shows the differences between them and the feelings she has towards the two worlds. Through the colors used and images painted in Frida Kahlo’s portrait she is conveying her dislike of the U.S. and her love and favoritism for Mexico and its culture. The most eye catching part of Frida Kahlo’s portrait is the picture of herself in the center of the painting. She is painted in an elegant pink dress with white gloves. In one hand she holds a Mexican flag and in the other she has a lit cigarette. Cigarettes are often used as a sign of rebellion or disinterest towards something. It’s interesting that it’s somewhat pointed towards the American side of the painting. This is Khalo’s way of showing her love for her Mexican culture and demonstrating her displeasure with the United States. In her other...
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...Aljumail [JAljumail@mercycollege.edu] Mercy College of Ohio REL 250:01- Death, Dying, and Bereavement Dr. Karen Elliott, C.PP.S. September 15, 2013 Question 1: Chapter 3 discusses the understanding of death in the Native American, African, Mexican, Asian, Celtic, and Hawaiian cultures. Choose ONE of the cultures discussed and state specifically what, in that culture’s understanding of death, is particularly meaningful to you. Explain in detail WHY it is meaningful. Mexican cultures “joked about death and poke fun at it in their art, literature and music”. In early times Aztecs believed in the sacrificial rights. Aztecs believed that a person who was a sacrificial victim was known to be the “divine dead”. Mexicans also believed a way a person lives, that’s the way a person will die. “Tell me how you die and I will tell you who you are” (DeSpelder and Strickland, 2005). Mexicans decorate graves and death is apart of everyday life in the Mexican culture. Mexican cultures have a day to celebrate the dead called El Dia de los Muertos. The celebration begins the evening of November 1st and goes into the next morning. Mexican also believe that “shedding to many tears and excessive grief may make the pathway traveled by the dead slippery” (DeSpelder and Strickland, 2005). In Islam, we follow the Quran and the beliefs that the prophet passed on to us (it states in the hadith). In my Muslim belief that the prophet (peace be upon him) said “you will die the way you lived. If you...
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...On November 3rd, Scapa’s middle and elementary dance majors went to see Dia De los Muertos which was performed by Bluegrass Youth Ballet at the Lexington Opera House. This performance was choreographed and created by Adalhi Aranda Corn. She decided that she wanted to share the history and her traditions of the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday through a dance. Throughout the performance there is a slide show playing in the background. The pictures shown in the background usually matched the theme of each dance. For example, while everyone joins together in the cemetery close to Estelita’s grave, in the background pictures of decorated skeleton heads with flowers around them are shown. This performance is different from most ballet performances....
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...problems concerning immigration and assimilation point a finger at Mexican immigration and assimilation (Samuel P. Huntington).There are presidential candidates claiming to build a wall on the Mexican border if they receive the power of running the country. Looks of disgust and assumptions towards cultural holidays. Celebrations such as the Day of the Dead, Day of Independence –in Mexico- and issues with immigration have various stereotypes placed upon them. Are they true? The misconceptions of this celebrations and reasons behind these actions do not signify or give the correct information of these events.The main three points would be the more popular assumptions made towards Mexican people and cultural...
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...The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that brings families and friends together to pray for the souls of loved ones in their unworldly embark in the afterlife while awaiting their spiritual visit. This tradition is strongly rooted in past indigenous, and Christian practices. The Catholic holiday of All Souls Day was initially what brought The Day of the Dead to light when Spanish priests saw similarities between All Souls Day and the rituals of the Aztecs that they had to honor the dead. In order to convert their beliefs into a more Catholic religious based way, the priests moved Aztec rituals to coincide along with the day of All Souls Day. In this way, The Day of the Dead had rooted from All Souls Day, as a way to influence religion on...
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...Dia de los Muertos is celebrated each year from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 it’s a Mexican tradition in which families and friends come together to remember those who have passed away, because Dia De los muertos, has become such a growing tradition here in the states, mainly in areas with high number of Latinos I decide to focus my study on how Dia de de los Muertos is celebrated here, in Los Angeles. Olvera street, located in N. Alameda st, one of the oldest parts of downtown Los Angeles, is home to many Mexican holiday celebration, for that reason I decide to practice my ethnography there. Olvera Street is a Mexican cultural shopping destination for locals and tourist and for many years it’s also become a center destination for many Mexican holiday celebrations like the Dia de Los muertos. The Dia de Los muertos celebrations at Olvera Street began from October 25 though Nov 2. I visit the event on four different occasions; I specifically chose days in which different activities/events were taking place. Each day I attend I participated and spoke with several different people, among them were: event coordinators, ritual practices, merchants, and families. One woman, a local olvera street vendor, whom I had most of my conversations with, became my key research assistant. NOTE: for the sake of...
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...Heritage Assessment: Evaluation of families, cultures and views on health Anniemae Stubbs Grand Canyon University Culture and Cultural Competency in Health Promotion NURS 429 Professor Alma Celaya June 19, 2016 Heritage Assessment: Evaluation of families , cultures and views on health Cultural Heritage is a concept that is passed on from one generation to the next that depicts how people live, act, behave, or think. It can be a noticeable or vague manifestation. It includes various customs, traditions, practices, values and belief (ICOMOS, 2002). Heritage can be identified through relics, structure, sceneries, foodstuffs, clothing, linguistic and religious ceremonials. Cultural heritage is important to civilization and is needed for identity and self-realization. In nursing it is important to have self-awareness and process knowledge of the various diverse cultures in order to administer holistic care to each patient (Edelman & Greiner, 2010). Data can be acquired and utilized by health professionals to render unbiased and safe care. This can be done by conducting a heritage assessment using the heritage assessment tool. The Heritage assessment tool is a guide utilized by professionals to attain information which helps set specific goals that is patient centered prior to delivering health care (Spector 2000). A heritage assessment was done on three families from my local community the differences in health traditions and practices were compared between them. Twenty...
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...Selenidad as a reconstructed symbolism that transcends various groups within the Latino/a community as is seen in modern popular performances. Rita Moreno, Gloria Estefan, and Jennifer Lopez are women who in the past have shown that it is possible to be Latina and popular among the dominant culture. Yet, we do not speak about, "Ritanidad" or "Jenniferdad" because, as Paredez explains, in the U.S. a person is not...
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...Dia de los Muerto is spanish for Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead is a day where people gather up and celebrate people who have died. In the mexican culture, they have perhaps been practicing this event for 2,500-3,000 years. They get together on the dates of November 1st and November 2nd. Even though both of these days are part of Day of the Dead, different things are done on each day. November 1st is a day where people honor dead children and infants. Therefore, November 2nd is the day that they honor dead adults. This crazy celebration is celebrated in places that are both public and private, but is mostly celebrated in people’s homes and graveyards. This takes place in places like Mexico and other Latin American places. On the day of the dead, people set up altars. People make them in memory of their loved ones they have lost. The altars are very important for the day of the dead. These alters are put on white cloths that are laid over tables. On the altars, there is a large arch of marigolds. It also usually has candles, photos of the person who the altar was built for, sugar skulls, incense, salt, Pan de muerto (bread of the dead),...
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