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Hispanic cultures & celebrations (la cultura)

Grade 3 · Spanish · Free lesson

¡Hola! Let's explore how people celebrate special days in Spanish-speaking cultures!

Culture is called la cultura (lah kool-TOO-rah) in Spanish. It is made of music, food, and big parties called fiestas (fee-EHS-tahs). These celebrations bring families together to share joy.

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One beautiful celebration is Día de los Muertos (DEE-ah deh lohs MWEHR-tohs). This means Day of the Dead. Families make bright yellow flowers called cempasúchil (sem-pah-SOO-cheel) to welcome the spirits of their loved ones.

Cempasúchil Flower

Another fun tradition is hitting a piñata (peen-YAH-tah) during birthdays and holidays. A piñata is a colorful shape filled with sweet candy. Kids take turns trying to break it open to share the treats.

¡La Piñata!
✏️ Worked example

Imagine your school is having a cultural fair. You want to make a poster about a Spanish celebration. Let's plan how to explain the Day of the Dead in three simple steps.

  1. First, write the name of the holiday: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
  2. Next, describe the bright colors. You can draw yellow cempasúchil (marigold) flowers.
  3. Then, explain the main idea. It is a happy time to remember family members who have passed away.
  4. Finally, share the poster with your class to teach them about this beautiful fiesta (celebration)!
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