https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy Made with panache en-us 2020-02-16 18:45:33 UTC 2026-02-09 15:13:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f973.png allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446123480 It celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War. Mariachi music is very common during Cinco de Mayo. People throw parades and parties for this occasion and dancing is very common. Some foods included on Cinco de Mayo are tacos and enchiladas. 

]]> 2020-02-16 18:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446123480 allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446124852 Click below to hear a sample of Mariachi music. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446124852 allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446125596 Mardi Gras is a carnival/festival meaning "fat Tuesday". It is a celebration of Christian culture. During Mardi Gras, people consume many foods forbidden during Lent which follows Mardi Gras. Some foods include butter, sugar, and eggs. People throw beads, wear masks, decorate floats, and eat King Cake. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446125596 allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446126711 Dia de los Muertos means "Day of the Dead". It is a celebration where people remember their friends and family who have passed away. In the homes, pictures of past loved ones sit on the alters which allows them to come home. Marigolds are very common during this celebration. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446126711 allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446127609 This day is for honoring the Mexican flag. It was established by the President of Mexico. The flag's colors represent religion, unity, and independence. On this day, there are gatherings and many salute/carry the flag. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446127609 allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446222136 In Mexico, usually women gather and prepare tamales for others. They are one of the most popular foods. Three Kings bread is also very popular. It is a sweet holiday bread decorated with figs, lemons, cherries, and other fruits. Pan dulce is a sweet Mexican roll prepared in large batches by the bakeries around the holidays. Atole is a common drink made from corn. ]]> 2020-02-17 03:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446222136 allisonstewart11 https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446224359 While learning about these celebrations in school, they had always interested me. The way they are portrayed in movies such as "Coco" also makes them seem like a lot of fun. I like the variety of bright colors and pretty decorations. I wanted to learn more about the different traditions and festivities the Spanish celebrate and I also wanted to portray all of the beautiful colors and decorations. ]]> 2020-02-17 03:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonstewart11/rjb4j2fquavy/wish/446224359