Hispanic Hertiage Month

As you may already know Hispanic Heritage month starts on September 15th though October 15th because many countries in Central and South America got their independence in 1821 during those dates. My family is originally from El Salvador and on September 15th we celebrate the independence day of El Salvador. Every year there are two big parades in Hempstead and Brentwood, New York that celebrate the Independence Day of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. I have gone to both parades and they are filled great food, music, and dancing.

The celebration of Hispanic Heritage originally started in 1968, when Congress authorized President B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. Then during the Regan Administration the observance of the week expanded to a month long celebration. America celebrates the culture and traditions of Hispanics in the United States that came from Spain, Mexico and all the Spanish Speaking Countries in the Caribbean and both Central and South America.

Grammar Point: Please write a short paragraph using 4 out of 9 vocabulary words that I used in my blog.

Vocabulary

1. Heritage- practices that are handed down from the past by tradition.

2. Country- the territory occupied by a nation.

3. Independence- freedom from control or influence of another or others.

4. Originally- with reference to the origin or beginning.

5. Celebrate- assign great social importance to something.

6. Proclaim- declare formally.

7. Observance- taking a patient look.

8. Culture- a particular society at a particular time and place.

9. Traditions- a specific practice of long standing.

Sentences

1. The identity of the United States is based on our cultural ____________.

2. What _________ is your family originally from?

3. What is the ____________ day of the United States?

4. The Aztec's____________ came from the northern lands called Aztlan.

5. When do you _________ your birthday?

6. President Roosevelt __________ October 12th as Columbus Day.

7. What how many holidays are _______________ in the United States?

8. The ____________ and customs that a person is raised with, contribute to their outlook and view of the world.

9. What are some of the ___________ that are celebrated by your family?