How to Celebrate Dia De La Raza
- 1). Invite your family over for a big meal together. Plan a menu of Spanish foods, Italian foods and your own personal family recipes. Since many cultures celebrate Dia de la Raza, those foods may vary. The Spanish food is for Spain, who funded Columbus's expedition. The Italian food is for Columbus himself, who was Italian. Remember: it's not about celebrating the voyage, but more about the mixture of races that followed Columbus's voyage.
- 2). Look for local events that celebrate Dia de la Raza if you live in a large, urban area especially. Plan to attend with your children, since the events are primarily educational. Some places may also put on parades for locals to attend.
- 3). Create a family tree with your family. Talk about family members. Tell stories and add photos where you can. Look at where different cultures intersect to create the family you have now.
- 4). Examine your own family traditions and guess where they're rooted. Talk about the different cultures, the blending that led to small holiday traditions or daily rituals.
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