Spring 2019 Spanish Customs and culture by Laura Mulas https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4 To this Padlet we are going to delve a bit deeper into Spanish customs and traditions. Hopefully you are a bit more curious about Spanish culture after reading the articles and viewing the video. Research on the internet Spanish culture or customs. It can be anything that interest you that is related to Spain and Spaniards. Post to our padlet discussion board the link and a brief paragraph (less than 100 words) about why you chose it and then later you will post comments to at least 4 other student posts. Detailed due dates are as follows: 1. Link and paragraph post (50pts)- due SAT April 13th 11:30pm PST 2. Comment to 4 classmates(50pts) - due MON- April 15th 11:30pm PST. 3. Then April 17th WED you will respond to comments left to your post by your peers. Please refer to the Guidelines for Discussion forums to guide you on your comments to your peers. en-us 2019-03-26 18:37:33 UTC 2025-09-24 10:20:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png Spanish Customs & Culture tcastan2 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/350940649 https://www.parador.es/en/blog/10-spanish-customs-will-surprise-you

I chose this website because I love learning about traditions and customs from new places. A few things I thought were interesting is that it is common for people in Spain to have 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day, dinner is commonly eaten around 10 pm, bars are open all night long, woman do not adopt their husbands surnames and the alcohol culture. I specifically found it interesting to learn that when going for a drink there are few options to pick from and generally you do not really get to choose what you want when it comes to ordering  beer and wine. I honestly would prefer not to have so many options because ordering a drink can at times be stressful with all of the options we have here in Portland!

]]> 2019-04-11 19:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/350940649 Myths about Spanish Culture michab2 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351405879 I chose this article because like many we have already read this term, it discusses the various myths about Spain. After reading this article, it became clear that some myths were much more obviously false than others. For example, myth number ten says, “if you add an "o" to the end of any word, it becomes Spanish.” I found this to be rather silly, but also offensive. I believe becoming aware of a culture’s common misconceptions can help you see the truth and diversity every country or city possess. I think the myth I found most interesting was myth number seven which says, “confusing accents and different ways of speaking Spanish,” this was not something I thought about before. This becomes obvious to many Spanish speakers when watching films or television that depict a Spanish speaking character. 

Link: 
https://www.enforex.com/culture/typical-or-topical-spain.html]]> 2019-04-13 20:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351405879 Tipping in Spain julis3 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351419652 Food culture is a big thing in Spain as many of the restaurants and bars link to traditional meals with spanish roots. However, I learned that in Spain tipping is not an existing part of your dining experience. Tipping in Spain is entirely optional and it’s not very common in some areas or small villages. I found this interesting and similar to European culture as gratuity is tied into the menu cost or not factored in whatsoever. In America tipping is nearly mandatory at sit down restaurants and your servers rely on those tips following your meal experience to make a living. Thought this was an interesting aspect of dining out culture in Spain vs the US.

https://wagonersabroad.com/tipping-in-spain/

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https://www.tripsavvy.com/spanish-customs-and-traditions-1644353


]]> 2019-04-14 01:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351419652 Spanish Traditions medved1 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351431481 https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/national-traditions/spanish-tradition.htm

I chose this article because it really goes in depth about the influences over Spain's traditions. It mentions a couple traditions and customs Spain has such as Running of the Bulls, where bulls would be let loose through the streets, and then La Fiesta de Tomantin, a battle in which individuals throw tomatoes at one another. There is an important, well known tradition known as Los Reyes Magos, the day of The three Wise Men which was celebrated among children.
Though I mainly wanted to focus on the traditions, the article also goes in depth about the food, music, and clothing in Spain.  ]]> 2019-04-14 04:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351431481 Semana Santa (Holy Week) clopezm2 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351435846 https://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/agenda/fiestas/zamora/semana_santa_de_zamora.html
I chose this article because it explains a religious tradition that part of Spain's culture. In many countries that have a huge amount of people practicing catholicism, holy week is celebrated and in some cases similar but each with their own twist. I have yet to experience holy week outside of the US but I was drawn to find out what Spain does. As holy week starts tomorrow I thought this would be a great topic to look into. I found it interesting that members of the different Easter brotherhoods, dressed in their characteristic robes, parade through the streets carrying religious statues (pasos) to the sound of drums and music – scenes of sober beauty. I love that music, art, color and religious devotion are displayed.]]> 2019-04-14 05:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/351435846 Spanish Tradition gms41 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/352984472 One thing that I learned about Spanish Customs was a poplar dance form that which is the Flamenco dance. This dancing form is rare for the fact that it focuses more on the idea of the vocals and the guitar than the actual dance form itself. Another things that I learned about Flamenco dancing, is that it requires specific outfits to be preformed. The article mentioned that this dance form is often performed spontaneously. I am intrigued about how this would work if this dance from is one that requires a specific outfit. 
https://www.tripsavvy.com/spanish-customs-and-traditions-1644353]]> 2019-04-22 04:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/352984472 Living LGBT in Spain george65 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/367275664 I recently did research for a class I'm in about LGBT standards in other countries and how it compares to America. There are actually many factors that contribute to Spain being a reasonable country to live in if you're LGBT and a commendable amount of rights given to members of the community in Spain. For instance, having a family in a non-hetero context has been relatively easy compared to other surrounding countries, and same-sex marriage has been legal for almost 15 years now. According to Rainbow Europe, surveys have listed Spain as having some of the biggest pride events not only in Europe, but in the world. I'm not surprised that Spain has such a large LGBT community, but I was surprised to see how it often sets the standards for the rest of the world as far as the LGBT communities are concerned.]]> 2019-06-12 22:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/367275664 Summer 2019 scottmol https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/369980387 What I found really interesting when researching the internet was that 58 million tourists go to Spain every year! Its the fourth most visited country in the world. I feel like I know so very little about Spain, and am curious as to what percentage of those tourists are Americans? What I also found interesting is that Spaniards have a lifestyle rhythm that is different than other countries in Europe, having lunch between 1pm and 3 pm and eat dinner very late in the evening, around 10pm! What time do they wake up in the morning then? I definitely am so excited to learn more about this exciting country. Here is the link: https://takelessons.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-Spain-z03 ]]> 2019-07-02 16:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/369980387 Summer 2019 - Jonathan Spivey spivey3 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/369992323 https://www.donquijote.org/spanish-culture/traditions/education-in-spain/

I chose this article on Spanish education because it stood out to me. The wiki article was a bit hard to follow so I googled education in Spain. One thing that stood out to me was the compulsory nature of Spain’s early education system, mostly because it reminded me of Japan’s own compulsory education system. I also found it interesting how the Bachillerato while non-compulsory, sounds like it’s better preparing students to choosing a path in life. It was also welcome to see vocational training and education in Spain. I know we have them here, but I hardly ever hear about them.

]]> 2019-07-02 18:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/369992323 Summer 2019 insu1 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370160770 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish-style_bullfighting

I chose this anti-bullfighting movement on Wikipedia because it's still controversial. Basically those who oppose bullfighting argue that it psychologically harms the bull as well as give the bull severe stress and eventually it leads to a slow death. While those who support bullfighting claim that the bull typically lives longer than a meat cow, and other practices such as slaughtering for meat and torture breeding are more controversial. It is quite fascinating to look on both sides because they all make sense. But I also question that how the bullfighting mentally gives pain to the bull. As wiki says, it hasn't been shown any symptoms other than releasing adrenaline. I also think it's good for the bull to exercise daily? further research is needed.]]> 2019-07-04 03:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370160770 Spanish Stereotypes rmore2 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370161668 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spanish-stereotypes_n_5822414

The pre-reading questions had definitely made me want to delve further into stereotypes that Spanish people fall prey to. ]]> 2019-07-04 03:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370161668 Before the siestas and the fiestas , health comes first esloan28 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370278623 Over the years I’ve learned a few things about Spain related to food, amazing places, its interesting history and friendly people. When it comes to Spain two words come to mind: variety (of culture, customs, landscape, festivals you name it) and the second one is the quality of life. Spain has the highest life expectancy in Europe often credited to the healthy Mediterranean diet. But one fascinating thing about Spain is its healthcare system. Spain ranked 3rd  in the list of best healthcare systems of the world conducted by Bloomerang .Moreover Spain also ranked among the 10 best in the world in a study conducted by  The Healthcare Access and Quality Index . Many credited this to good policies and great systems implemented like the opt out option (or presumed consent) regarding donations .By the way Spain currently is the world leader of organ donation .Because before the fiestas and the siestas, health comes fist :) 


]]> 2019-07-05 04:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370278623 How the Spanish language developed in Spain nottcar https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370291698 https://www.trustedtranslations.com/spanish-language/history-of-spanish/in-spain.asp

As a student of the Spanish language, I was curious to know more about how Spanish developed in Spain and why it is different from the Spanish in Latin America. This website explains that in 2000 B.C., the inhabitants of “Hispania” (what is now Spain) were taught Latin by the Romans. When Latin combined with their native Celtic language, it formed “vulgar Latin”, which was further shaped through time with Arabic influence to become Castilian Spanish. This Spanish was then brought over to Latin America by Spaniard explorer Christopher Columbus, where it was blended with local dialects.

]]> 2019-07-05 08:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370291698 I found it very interesting that Spain used to be almost 98% Roman Catholic according to the website. It says that this number now is at 40%, but Catholic holidays are still celebrated by a large portion of the population. The website also mentions Spain having higher unemployment rates, but also mentions that 40% of the new businesses in the country were created by female entrepreneurs. Also, something I found interesting is the movement of gender equality in a woman’s ability to take her mother’s surname rather than relying on the fathers surname. I am very curious into the festival, Los Indianos and am curious as to the origins of this festival and the traditions of it. tgordon26 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370382406

]]> 2019-07-06 16:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370382406 https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370390131 2019-07-06 21:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/2kzl55skz7u4/wish/370390131