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Syncretism is a blend of different beliefs or practices.

In Brazil, religions are very diverse and syncretic. In recent years, there has been an increase in Neo-Pentecostal churches, which is a combination of Pentecostal and Charismatic churches.

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A quinceañera is a rite of passage for all Latino girls when they turn 15.

Quinceañeras are a very big event, and families may start planning 6-18 months in advance for the celebration.

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A family system in which a person belongs to the father's family or line.

Patrilineality in Latin America has sprouted because of the strong belief that all men must have machismo.

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A strong sense of manliness, and attributes of machismo include courage, virtue, and strength

The idea of machismo in Latin America has contributed to sexism and violence against women.

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Someone who is of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, or any Spanish culture, no matter what their race is.

Frida Khalo, was born and lived in Mexico, is one of the most famous Latino artists of all time.

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Someone who is of Spanish or Latin American culture, this usually refers to the ethnic group.

A man or woman who is Hispanic may live in the United States and have Spanish as a first or second language.

[Pictured is Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is of Puerto Rican descent]

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A favela is another term for a slum, or poorer city in Brazil within urban city limits.

One current issue with favelas in Brazil is that drug lords often own favelas, and drug use and other illegal activity has increased.

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A celebration that happens in cities all over the world, including Latin America, 40 days before Easter, during Lent.

The most famous Carnival celebration takes place in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, and people will plan for months or even years to get ready for this occasion.

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A form of dance that originated in Brazil that includes martial arts and acrobatics as a system of discipline and movement.

In Brazil, Capoeira was first first developed by African slaves in the 1800's as a form of self defense.