Semana Santa

Arroz con leche, or rice pudding is a big part of all Hispanic cuisines. Being made with base items such as milk, rice, and cinnamon, other flavors can be mixed in to appeal to one's area of origin or taste. It is widely accepted that the original rice pudding was introduced to Spain by its original occupants, the Moorish. This dish, along with much other cultural heritage would be left over from its centuries of development. From Spain, it would travel across the Atlantic Ocean and soak into the meals of most central and south Americans.

From sandy beaches to rocky mountain ranges, astounding big cities to mosques and gothic cathedrals, vibrant festivals to the theatrical historic bullfights, Spain has about everything. Spain has been the center of culture in Europe for thousands of years. Spain is an astonishing place with rich heritage and lively festivals and art. Spain is not just about the flamenco dancing, bullfights, and the religious festivals, it has so many things to offer. Even Lenny Kravitz the American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer said, “It’s like a dream to come to Spain and stay a for a couple of years and get somebody to teach me Spanish music.” Today I am going to inform you about the well-known features of La Siesta in the Spanish culture, the creative and energetic Flamenco dance, and the historic subculture of Basque.

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, is a national holiday in Mexico that commemorates the 1862 Mexican victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in Puebla, Mexico. This holiday, celebrated on the fifth of May, has deep roots in Mexican culture, but in American-Mexican culture as well. Cinco de Mayo serves as a proud reminder of an unlikely victory, as well as a day to express and cherish Mexican pride and heritage.

December 12th is not just another ordinary day. For me and for many other Hispanics we celebrate El Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe on this date. People officially started celebrating El Dia de la Virgen on 1859. This tradition has been going on for more than 150 years and it will continue to be celebrated. Not only do we dedicate this day to the Virgin Mary but honor her with flowers, performances, music, and dances. On this paper I will be discussing the history behind el 12 de Diciembre, the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego, and what people do to celebrate this special day.

Therefore, she did not require the purification process of baptism. This holiday is usually celebrated by Holy Mass, parades, fireworks, processions, ethnic foods, and Spanish cultural festivities. This day is also generally considered a “family day” to be spent at home with your loved ones.

Also in the United States decorations are a huge part of the holiday season, families celebrate by decorating a tree and most of the time their houses. Spanish families while they also have decorations, they do not compare to the United States. Many americans decorate their homes during this time, but in Spain it is not as popular. Like americans with the Christmas tree, the favorite decoration for many Spanish families is the nativity scene.

This a major holiday celebrating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to an Indian man in the years of the Spanish rule. She is the patron saint of the country. Mexican American also believe and celebrate the Catholic Holy Week. Many Mexican American families believe women are the homemakers and the men are the breadwinners. I think there are similar beliefs with other cultures like for example with Central America Guatemalans. In Guatemala, they celebrate Semana Santa which means Catholic Holy Week. We also believe in Karma, if you do something wrong to somebody, someday you will pay it back. Of course, our beliefs shape are actions the clearer we are about what we value and believe in, the happier and more real we will be.

This paper is about Mardi Gras, A festival or Carnival celebrated once a year. In this paper I will discuss how Mardi Gras originated, when it is celebrated, how it is celebrated, and what does it mean to all the different cultures. Mardi Gras, in the French speaking parts of the world and in some US southern states is the last day of carnival festivities preceding Lent, the time of penitence observed by Christians in preparation for Easter. Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday") is a French term for Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent. Before Lent festivities reach the climax on a day in February or March, depending on what date Easter is.(Americana pg. 308)

Holidays the Hispanic culture does celebrate the most popular holiday like: Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Day, Three Kings Day, and Easter. These holidays are heart of their religion and it due to the government making them a national holiday.

In this lab, the seeds in the pH of seven, pure water, grew the most out of both trials, just as predicted. In trial one, the radish seeds in pure water grew gradually over the period of six days, reaching the germination of 23 of the 25 seeds. However, all of the seeds in the other Petri dishes showed no growth over this course of time. Trial two mimicked about the same data, with 21 of the 25 seeds germinating in pure water and no growth in the other Petri dishes. The water in the Petri dishes that contained baking soda turned yellow and green in both trials, yet still showed no growth. At the end of the six days, the seeds in the Petri dish with a pH of seven began to turn green as the roots grew longer, resembling successful germination. Overall, these findings illustrate that seeds grow best in a pH of seven, pure water, thus proving the hypothesis

Most of us have watched a college sporting event at one point or another in our life. Few people actually know and are aware of all the hard work, and dedication college athletes put towards their sport. However, they do not receive a compensation for their hard work. These Athletes are sometimes mistreated physically and mentally, yet the debate over whether or not to pay college athletes is a big debate.

Waking up to the sound of Spanish music blasting through the streets, and the smell of Spanish food all over the air, and going to the window and seeing hundreds of Puerto Ricans celebrate in the streets, covering themselves with the flags. This is a description of New York during the second week of June. A few blocks from grand concourse, a lot of my high school friends were Puerto Ricans, they invited me and took me as one of their own, that lead me to sharing some of their customs which are very like the ones from my county, The Dominican Republic. Based on my knowledge I decided to talk about this cultural event that Puerto Ricans celebrate every year specially because most of us celebrate with them. The Puerto Rican Day Parade is one of the biggest cultural celebrations. As you read, I would give further details on its traditions and why this parade is so important to Puerto Ricans.

Breast augmentation surgery, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries. The procedure involves the use of implants or fat-transfer to increase breast size/volume. A major application for this surgery involves reconstruction for patients who have undergone a mastectomy. Even if done for reconstruction, all breast augmentations are cosmetic. However, the majority of health insurance providers do not cover costs of cosmetic surgeries, or even complications due to surgery, because they are largely elective procedures. Furthermore, some insurance companies may even refuse to pay for treatment of breast disease in women who have received a breast augmentation. According to plasticsurgery.org, the average cost of a breast augmentation is $3,708, with many surgeons offering payment plans for the procedure.

The food and eating habits of Spain are unlike any other country in the world. Spain has the longest working week in Europe, which calls for very long working days. The Spaniards call for eating well throughout the day. The eating hours in Spain are loosely defined and restaurants

Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, is a famous holiday celebrated in many Spanish speaking countries. Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, and Spain are a few for example. Every country celebrates this holiday in a unique way. This holiday usually lasts for one week starting from Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos) through Easter Sunday (Pascua). During the week, there are daily mass services in the Catholic Church. The seven main days are: Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.