3. In Prehispanic times the dead were buried close to family homes (sometimes in a tomb underneath the house) Celebrated Mostly in south Mexico

4. great emphasis on maintaining ties with dead ancestors

5. believed to continue to exist on a different plane

6. Day of the Dead and Halloween are kind of the same They are both based in the idea that the spirits return at that time of year. (Except on Halloween kids are scared or don’t want sprits and on Day of the dead they welcome them as a family member they haven't seen in a year)Celebrated Mostly in south Mexico

7. Cinco de Mayo (5 th of may) Commemorates The victory of Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla Finally gained independence in 1862 Food, music, beverages and customs unique to the Mexican culture are all involved

8. A Quincearnera is the hispanic tradition of celebrating a young girls coming of age- her 15 th birthday.

9. celebration traditionally begins with a religious ceremony A Reception is held in the home or a banquet hall.

10. The festivities include food and music, and in most, the waltz or dance performed by the Quinceanera and her Court.

11. The Quinceanera traditionally wears a ball gown, with her Court dressed in gowns and tuxedos. Guests usually receive small tokens, to commemorate the celebration.

13. A Pinata is a brightly-colored decoration made from either a clay container or cardboard shape covered with papier-mache.

14. The original pinata was shaped like a star with seven points. The points represented the seven deadly sins, and the bright colors of the pinata symbolized temptation.

16. Mexico art Art is very valued in Mexico

17. Religious art In Mexico virgin Mary is sacred!