Traditions by Malika Kashyap https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1 All traditions have a stories behind them. en-us 2016-03-18 14:14:49 UTC 2016-04-01 02:42:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/earth.jpg Tania Pradhan: La Quinceañera  https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103536499
The Quinceañera is a Mexican tradition that is celebrated when Latina girls turn 15. It marks their passageway from childhood to adulthood. This tradition may be celebrated a little differently depending on where the girl lives. The birthday girl receives a church blessing and then has a party with her friends and relatives. Along with her escort, she also has a court honor which consists of fourteen other ‘couples’ to represent the previous fourteen years of her life. The guys are known as chambelanes and the girls are known as damas. This tradition connects with my group’s generalization because there is a story behind the Quinceañera. It all started with the aztecs, who had been living in Mexico during the 1400s and early 1500s. At this time period in history, 15 year old girls were considered marriage ready. Rituals were done to convey that they were set to be wise women. The Aztecs went down in the 1520s when the Spanish invaded Mexico, but their ideas influenced the Spanish.  Quinceañera’s were not made up on their own, it originated from the Aztecs which goes back to our generalization about having a backstory. This tradition is significant because it shows that a fifteen year old girl is ready to make her own decisions. It is a symbolization of a young girl getting ready to enter womanhood which is a big step in a girl’s life.   

]]> 2016-03-31 20:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103536499 Tania Pradhan: La Quinceañera  https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103536568 Bibliography:
"La Quinceañera: A Celebration of Budding Womanhood." : Mexico Living. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

"Quinceanera Tradition." Quinceanera History, Traditions. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

"3.1 The Quinceañera Celebration." The Quinceañera Celebration. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

"What Is a Quinceañera?" Hallmark Ideas What Is a Quinceaera Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

"How Quinceañeras Work." HowStuffWorks. N.p., 25 July 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

Data Base:
Ruiz, Vicki L., and Virginia Sanchez Korrol, eds. "Quinceañera." Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia. 2006. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
]]> 2016-03-31 20:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103536568 Malika Kashyap: La Tomatina 1452538 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103543157 Details:
La Tomatina is a huge food fight, where the weapons are 150,000 tomatoes. The festival takes place on the last Wednesday of August, in the Spanish village of Bunol. La Tomatina begins in the morning when a ham is put on top a greasy pole in the center of the town, once someone able to bring the meat down, trucks pour out the plump juicy tomatoes into the streets, and fight begins and continues for about an hour. Almost 50,000 people show up to the festivities in city whose population is only 9,000.

Conclusions: 
La Tomatina connects with my generalization because there is a story behind the tradition, in fact there are many unique stories. The festival is said to have originated in 1945, but was forbidden for not having a religious purpose and was brought back later in 1972. There are many stories as how the tomato fight became a tradition, a class fight, people booing a musician at a fair, or even a huge truck spill. Whatever the reason the people of Bunol loved the idea and made it a recurring event, and now mark their calendars for this messy day.  

Opinions:
I believe that La Tomatina is an important tradition because it reminds people to have some fun and lighten up. In contrast to most traditions, which are more serious and maybe religious, La Tomatina really has no purpose, except, of course, to enjoy yourself while hurling tomatoes at friends, family, and strangers. Since La Tomatina is not celebrated worldwide, I think that that makes it more special. People have to travel to the town of Bunol to experience this once in a lifetime festival, and, according to many sources, the city only allows 2,000 people stay in Bunol, so others have to book rooms outside of the town to attend. I feel this tradition is also great for the economy there, the added tourists help Bunol economically, without La Tomatina the city would not be receiving the amount of money they do.   

]]> 2016-03-31 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103543157 Adaline Lee: Krampus Night 1448623 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103544165 Just Some Back Ground Info:
In parts of Europe, people partake in the tradition of Krampus Night. Krampus Night is about St. Nicholas’s counterpart, Krampus. Legend has it that Krampus punished naughty children by visiting them on the eve of St. Nicholas’s Day (which is on December 6) and beating them with sticks. Afterward with his burlap sack, he kidnapped the children into his lair.

Details:
  1. Where Krampus Night exactly originated from isn’t the most clear. According to John J. Honigmann, in parts of Europe during the 11th to 16th centuries, devil-like mischief makers would punish naughty children while the celebration of good children would happen. During those times, animal-like devils also appeared in plays, portrayed to stir up more trouble. In the 17th century, Krampus became official, having been celebrated for a long time.
  2. Today, Krampus Night is still celebrated on the night of December 5th. However, children do not get beat and kidnapped, actually the adults are more likely to get a whack or two. From who? The men and women who dressed up as Krampus, running through the streets drunk and inflicting fright.
  3. While it is not Krampus Night, it’s still relating to Krampus. Since their popularity from the mid-1800s, people have been sending and receiving Krampus cards that say “Greetings from Krampus.” Older cards depict him in a more intimidating way, such as terrorizing children. More recent cards are likely to show him less frightening rather more mischievous. 
]]> 2016-03-31 22:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103544165 Adaline Lee: Krampus Night 1448623 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103544239 Conclusion:
Let’s start from Krampus Night in the more recent times. Krampus Run: People dressing up as a horned furred devil, drunk, running through the street, terrifying everyone, not just children. But in the past, it was more about Krampus punishing the children for their bad deeds, not Krampus scaring the living daylights of all people. But what is this all based off of? Not Krampus originally. It was based off of a tradition that had been observed for centuries, devilish trouble makers that went about stirring up commotion during St. Nicholas’s Day. This is the story, the story of Krampusnacht, and it agrees that traditions do have a story behind them whether meaningful or not.

Opinion:
I think that while Krampus Night is a festive (more bone-chilling) celebration, I don’t think that it will become a very important one like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Recently, it has gained some popularity, but still, before looking it up for this assignment, I have never heard of it. I feel that this is more of just another thing people do because it’s been done, rather than doing it because holds meaning (like honoring those who have fought for us).The reason I believe this is because originally, Krampus’s was to punish naughty children. Today though it’s more of a frightfest to scare people in spirit of the christmas devil, not to discipline the kids. So through time, it's original slightly more meaningful purpose has shifted.
Here are some other reasons why I think that Krampus Night won’t be super important in the future. I could dress up as Krampus and many other characters on Halloween. Halloween’s point is also to scare people (and get candy). On the point of Krampus Night's original purpose, Christmas and St. Nicholas Day are already here for that. Also, positive reinforcement has been proven to work better than negative reinforcement. Another thing, my parents are already here to discipline me. But if people want to celebrate Krampus Night for the fun of it, I’m not going to stop them. 

]]> 2016-03-31 22:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103544239 Adaline Lee: Krampus Night 1448623 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103544604 Bibliography:
Billock, Jennifer. "The Origin of 
     Krampus, Europe's Evil Twist on 
     Santa." Smithsonian. 
     Smithsonian, 4 Dec. 2015. Web. 
     30 Mar. 2016.

Basu, National Geographic 
     PUBLISHED December 19, 2013, 
     Tanya. "Who Is Krampus? 
     Explaining the Horrific Christmas 
     Devil." National Geographic. 
     National Geographic Society, 19 
     Dec. 2013. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

"Krampus Legend." Krampus 
     Legend. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 
     2016.

Data Base:
"Christmas' sister holidays." UWIRE 
     Text 21 Dec. 2015: 1. Expanded 
     Academic ASAP. Web. 28 Mar. 
     2016]]> 2016-03-31 22:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103544604 Malika Kashyap: La Tomatina 1452538 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103548757 Bibliography:
"La Tomatina Festival: Food Fight!" La Tomatina Festival Spain. Web. 31 Mar. 2016
"La Tomatina Festival Information, Accommodation & Tours." La Tomatina. Web. 31 Mar. 2016

Database:
Gillenea, Ander. "Thousands Attend La Tomatina Festival In Valencia."Elibrary. N.p., 21 Aug. 2005. Web. 31 Mar. 2016.
]]> 2016-03-31 23:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103548757 Katie Wagner: Bat/ Bar Mitzvah 1474519 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103549942 Bibliography:
“Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation” Judaism 101. Web. 31 Mar. 2016
“What is a Bat Mitzvah?” About religion. Web. 31 Mar. 2016
Database:
“Bar Mitzvah 101” Chabad. Web. 31 Mar. 2016]]> 2016-03-31 23:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103549942 Katie Wagner: Bat/Bar Mitzvah 1474519 https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103551205 Details:
Bat mitzvah is a Jewish tradition that celebrates a boy coming of age, usually at age 13. The girl’s equivalent is called a Bar mitzvah, celebrated around age 12. After this ceremony, Jewish children are obligated to follow the Torah’s commandments. Before a bat/ bar mitzvah, children are encouraged to, but don't have to. They are also allowed to take part in certain religious services and is recognized by Jewish tradition as having the same rights as an adult. They are morally and ethically responsible for their decisions and actions.
Bar Mitzvah means "son of commandment”. The word "bar" means son in Aramaic, which used to be the most commonly spoken language of the Jewish people. The word "mitzvah" is Hebrew for commandment, and “bat” means daughter.
Conclusion:
The story behind bat/ bar mitzvahs is from the Torah. Many people believe that the first documented Bar Mitzvah celebration is referred to in the Torah, saying that Abraham’s child, Issac, bridged from childhood to adulthood, and that Abraham threw a feast. According to some, this was the day that Isaac turned thirteen; the day when he assumed the responsibilities of a Jewish adult.
Opinions:
Bar mitzvahs are important because they signify becoming an adult and all the responsibilities that come with it. While age 13 may be a bit young to be considered an adult, people of that age can certainly make informed decisions and assume more responsibility than a much younger child. It is also where the person makes the decision to becomes a true member of that community.]]> 2016-04-01 00:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1452538/ym0yh98b8fm1/wish/103551205