Los Días Festivos

For this project you will research a hispanic holiday/celebration answering he who, what, where, when and why of this tradition. You will also compare and contrat it to a similar Americn holiday/celebration. With your new found knowledge you will teach your classmates all about this fascinating event. Your presentation must include a visual and all group members are expected to participate in the presentation (Speak) however, the manner in which you teach the cclass is up to you (lecture, game, story, bring food related to celebration, decorations, props, etc.) to bring your presetation to another level. Ue your imagination but make sure the important information is communicated effectively.

Here is the breakdown of events and groups:

Group 1- Día de los Muertos/ Haloween  - Zach,  Kaleigh, Shelby, Brianna, Rob

Group 2- Quinceañera/Sweet 16 - Brittney M., Lynea, Mary, Josh, Garet

Group 3 - Noche o Año viejo/new years - Courtney, Billy, David, Kelsey

Group 4 - Día de Reyes/ Christmas holidays - Kaitlyn, Joseph, Brittney W., Greg

Group 5 - Semana Santa/Easter - Marcina, Alyssa, Ashley, Leigh


Here are some useful links for your research:

www.enforex.com/culture/spanish-festivals.html

www.spanish-fiestas.com/spanish-festivals/calendar.htm

www.tolland.k12.ct.us/tms/tmslibrary/spanish%20celebrations%20&%20Festivals.html