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Humanities is the analysis/acknowledgment of different ethnicities, cultures, ideas, art from all across the world.

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Is all the culture and celebrations and deep rooted history that society has tried to erase.

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14 Foods That Should Never Become Unicorns

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Food plays an important role within cultures. For Mexican-Americans Tex-Mex is apart of it

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Food plays an important role within cultures. For Mexican-Americans Tex-Mex is apart of it

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you're aware of the unicorn craze that has taken over the food world in the past few months. The basic premise is this: Take a simple, non-magical food and turn it into a "unicorn" by creating a sparkly, rainbow version. The trend reached new heights a few weeks ago with the incredibly popular Unicorn Frappuccino that had Starbucks fans going absolutely nuts.

Spencer Hutchison

Everyone from Stephan Colbert to Anthony Bourdain had something to say about this colorful drink.

While I'm all for getting creative with what we eat, I definitely don't think we should be compromising the quality of our food for the sake of a trend. The general consensus on the Unicorn Frap was that it didn't taste great. Why mess with a good thing? Here are some foods that definitely should NOT become unicorns.

1. Burgers

Kate Bentsen

I am a firm believer that the unicorn trend should stick to desserts and drinks, but since unicorn grilled cheese and unicorn biscuits and gravy exist, it's clear that no food is safe. Can you imagine how gross a multicolored burger would look?

2. French Fries

Rachel Lee

This one would take animal fries to a whole new level. Fries are perfect in their simplicity. There's no need to mess with something that is already so great. Keep your rainbow cheese off of my fries!

3. Pizza

Jaclyn Puccini

Making your pizza into a unicorn is almost as bad as putting pineapple on it. Am I right, Gordan Ramsey? In all seriousness, I could totally see some pizza chain's trying to hop on the bandwagon with this one. After all, Starbucks made huge profits off the Unicorn Frappuccino.

4. Burritos

Santina Renzi

Just think about it - you bite into your warm burrito and you look down, only to see a bunch of pink and purple goop spilling out of the tortilla. Talk about an appetite killer!

5. Dim Sum

Teodora Maftei

There's no need to dress up pork buns or dumplings. Sure, some dim sum places are known to add some quirkiness to their options, like decorating some of their dessert buns to look like little pigs, but that's nothing compared to the craziness that a unicorn bun would bring.

6. Acaí Bowls

Kristine Mahan

This one might be controversial since acai bowls already tend to have the classic pink and purple colors of unicorn foods. However, I think that by making an acai bowl into a unicorn, it would be difficult to keep it healthy. If you don't make an acai bowl correctly, it can have tons of sugar and calories.

7. Avocado Toast

Honorata (Nora) McIntyre

A few months ago this unicorn toast took the internet by storm, and that means avocado toast is next in line. My main issue with this unicorn toast is although it seems perfectly healthy and probably tastes good, it's so damn complicated. Is it really worth buying over 10 ingredients for one slice of toast?

8. Meatball

Emma Lally

Mama mia! Please don't mess with my meatballs. It's super easy t o dye cheese different colors, which is why no cheesy dishes are safe. Whether you top your meatballs with Parmesan or mozzarella, chances are it's not hard to turn them into a mythical creature.

9. Shawarma

Madison Newman

I can picture it now, the delicious tahini (white sauce that normally goes on shawarma) would be so easy to dye different colors in order to make this Middle Eastern meal more magical.

10. Sushi

Jocelyn Hsu

A rainbow roll should not be an invitation for unicorn-ifaction. Unfortunately, I can picture a "unicorn roll" all too easily. Just take a rainbow roll and add some pizazz, like maybe some tie-dyed wasabi or ginger, or some sparkly soy sauce... ew.

11. French Onion Soup

Kennedy Choi

French onion soup is pretty easy to make, especially if you follow this simple recipe. However, simple and cheesy translates to easy target for unicorn lovers. I'm honestly surprised I haven't seen unicorn French Onion soup yet.

12. Chicken Wings

Taylor Wright

I would feel personally attacked if I saw unicorn chicken wings. Chicken wings mean so much to me, and to see them fall victim to this ruthless trend would be truly heartbreaking.

13. Lava Cake

Katya Simkhovich

Chocolate does not need to be colorful. Chocolate does not need any added magic - it is magic enough already. Lava cakes are arguably the best dessert in the world and if I ever sunk my fork into one only to see molten unicorn colors spill out, I would probably cry. Leave chocolate alone!

14. Champagne

Tarika Narain

With glitter for prosecco and recipes for unicorn mimosas everywhere, it seems like it's only a matter of time before champagne becomes the newest unicorn food. In my opinion, champagne is doing just fine on its own - it doesn't need all the extra fanciness.

I'm a sucker for food trends as much as the next person - I've waited in line for a cronut and I've Instagrammed the giant milkshake at Black Tap. But when a food trend undermines the quality of my food, I have to draw the line. Sometimes simple is better.

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14 Foods That Should Never Become Unicorns

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you're aware of the unicorn craze that has taken over the food world in the past few months. The basic premise is this: Take a simple, non-magical food and turn it into a "unicorn" by creating a sparkly, rainbow version.

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Tex-Mex is a fusion of ideas created by Mexican-Americans from Texas, the food has it’s own category the same way Mexican-Americans do. In the link to the article above the author discusses the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican food.

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https://orsp.sonoma.edu/training-and-events/gallery/chicano-mural-movement

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I grew up hearing mariachi music, my tio played trumpet for a band for years and i never got tired of hearing him practice or watching him and the band preform. The vocals always drew me in.

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When you think of Mexico and its , what kinds of things come to mind? If you know a girl who has recently turned 15, then you may think of the quinceañera. Others might point to El Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead. Or perhaps you think of that fun party game-the piñata.

Today's Wonder of the Day is about another piece of Mexican . It's one that's sure to please the eyes and ears. What are we talking about? The mariachi band, of course!

The musical tradition of mariachi includes many . You might recognize a band's unique clothing, instruments, and musical style. But mariachi also includes special dancing and performance methods.

Mariachi dates back to at least the 19th century. It started in western Mexico-possibly in the state of Jalisco. Over time, this style of music has become popular beyond Mexico's borders. In 2011, UNESCO even named mariachi as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Where did the word "mariachi" come from? Its is somewhat unclear. Many people believe it came from the French word "mariage." That's because mariachi bands would often play at weddings. However, experts now say the word was in use in Mexico long before the French ever arrived.

Today, most believe the word came from the Cora Indians. to Jalisco, the Coras used the word "mariachi" to describe a specific type of tree that grew in the area-and the wood that came from it. This happened to be the same type of wood used to make early mariachi instruments.

Today, mariachi bands usually feature at least four musicians. Often, they include as many as a dozen or more! Traditional mariachi instruments are the violin, guitar, guitarrón, and vihuela (a small five-string guitar with a round back). Modern mariachi bands usually also include trumpets and sometimes harps.

It's easy to recognize mariachi bands because of the traditional charro suits they wear to perform. These special outfits include waist-length jackets, fitted pants, and special bowties. Most band members also wear boots and sombreros. Mariachi bands always dress to impress-their suits usually include embroidery .

Have you ever seen a mariachi band? You can sometimes find them in restaurants. Many also stroll through the crowds at festivals and celebrations. Their songs often cover topics such as love, betrayal, death, heroes, and animals. Since mariachi bands are expected to play songs by the crowd, they often know hundreds of different songs!

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When you think of Mexico and its , what kinds of things come to mind? If you know a girl who has recently turned 15, then you may think of the quinceañera. Others might point to El Día de los Muertos , also known as the Day of the Dead.

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I feel Catholicism plays a huge role because that’s all I saw when I was younger to now and I mean if you’re Hispanic I’m 99% sure somebody has a cross or a picture of Jesus or Mary hanging up somewhere in the house.

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During the days of the dead, the family often takes the opportunity to visit the gravesite and pull weeds, clean any debris and decorate the graves of loved ones.Often candles, flowers and the favorite foods of the deceased are placed on the grave and the family visits, eats, sings and tells favorite stories about those who have passed.

In the United States or for those for whom visiting the gravesite is not viable, (often graveyards are closed during the evening hours) the tradition has been adapted.Many set up altars in their homes and often communities host a variety of events. In Albuquerque's south valley the Marigold parade and celebration at the West Side Community Center is one such event. Altars are usually decorated with flowers, candles, pan de muerto, ceramic skulls, and most importantly pictures of loved ones.

Food placed on the altar consists of the loved ones favorite dishes and treats. Drinks should be placed in the altar to quench the thirst of the dead after their long journey back home. In many villages it is customary to offer alcoholic beverages. Salt is considered the spice of life and is one the staples that are often left at the altar.The scents of marigolds as well as burning copal (a resin of the copal tree) are thought to be most beloved by the spirits of the dead and invite them back home.

The rituals used to celebrate the day are varied and colorful.Yet, all carry the same message, celebrating the day of the dead is a true celebration of life.

A Beginning History of the Day of the Dead, Article by Helen Tafoya-Barraza

http://www.thehealingrose.com/dodhistory.html

AZCentral.com - the Day of the Dead

http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/history/historyindex.html

Why Do Mexicans Celebrate the Day of the Dead? An article by Ricardo J. Salvador

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/muertos.html

The Day of the Dead, An article by May Herz, including information on how to obtain an educational video K-12. http://www.inside-mexico.com/featuredead.htm

There are many, many online resources about the Day of the Dead.Try using your favorite internet search engine

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During the days of the dead, the family often takes the opportunity to visit the gravesite and pull weeds, clean any debris and decorate the graves of loved ones.Often candles, flowers and the favorite foods of the deceased are placed on the grave and the family visits, eats, sings and tells favorite stories about those who have passed.

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National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2021

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September 16th: Mexican Independence Day presented by Infotopia

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September 16th: Mexican Independence Day presented by Infotopia

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The History of Mexico | History Lists | History

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Historical Components of the founding of Mexico

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Historical Components of the founding of Mexico

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The History of Mexico | History Lists | History