HOLA- Hispanic Heritage Month

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  1. 2. The 15-year-old girl dresses up in a ____ outfit for this special occasion.
  2. 6. Disney’s movie _____ explores Hispanic culture very well. It is set in Colombia and tells the different struggles each family member experiences.
  3. 8. To Mexicans, Our Lady of ______ served as a symbol of peace and love.
  4. 10. Latinos, such as ______, are not native speakers of Spanish
  5. 12. over someone's feet is considered bad luck in this society.
  6. 15. About 1.1 million U.S.______ are Hispanic or Latino.
  7. 16. is the most prevalent location of origin for Hispanic Americans, accounting for 61%.
  8. 17. It is said that a ______ hung upside down outside your door might deter undesirable guests.
  9. 18. The ______ language is the most common cultural feature among Hispanics.
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  1. 1. _____is a November event. Mexicans memorialize their dead ancestors on this day. (hint: 4 words)
  2. 3. Las ______ is a candy-filled fiesta festivity. They were initially introduced in the 13th century, they represented Satan. They are now associated with joy.
  3. 4. The ______ is the last opportunity for people to have fun before Lent begins.
  4. 5. Hispanics follow ______, which is a custom of respect with strangers and elders. This means if you meet someone who is older than you or reached a higher education status, you must refer to them as senor, senora, don, or dona.
  5. 7. The _____ Fiesta or Fiesta Rosa is a gathering of adolescents to celebrate their 15th birthday. It depicts the passage from adolescence to womanhood.
  6. 9. Colombia’s Festival of the _____, also known as Silleteros, garners a lot of attention between tourists and locals alike. An estimated 26,000 viewers come to Medellin, the site of the festival, every year to see the floral arrangements scattered across the windows, streets, balconies, and parades.
  7. 11. People from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, ______, and Guatemala make up the majority of Latinos in the United States.
  8. 13. Spanish traditions dictate that it is bad luck to ____ a baby's hair before learning to walk.
  9. 14. is a phrase used to denote someone from Latin America
  10. 17. President _____ was the first president to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15.