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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South Ameri

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

 Exerpt from:  https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/ 

CRAFTS

 

 

Supplies you need:

*foil~ similar to these Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil

*paper plates~ similar to these Dinnerware Paper Plate, 9-Inch, White

*sharpies~ similar to these Sharpie or any Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors

How to make Mexican Folk Art :

Wrap paper plates in foil.  Then using sharpies draw a face on the tinfoil side.

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Recipes

 

RECIPE: AGUA DE PLATANO

 

agua de platano

 

agua de platano y paletas

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas (very ripe)
  • 1 cup of sugar (more or less to your liking)
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (imitation works)
  • 1 small can of evaporated milk
  • 2 liters of water
  • yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions

  1. Cut banana into pieces and liquify with the evaporated milk vanilla and cinnamon
  2. Pour mixture into 2 liters of water mix well
  3. Add sugar and mix well
  4. Food coloring- This is optional Bananas turn brown after a while the agua fresca will also adding food coloring will preserve the yellow color.

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