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Capítulo 10
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Hoja de actividades - Capítulo 10 (open and print)
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Antes de navegar (Actividad A)
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¡En línea! (Sitios para Actividades B y C)


Las Posadas (Las Navidades)
Mexican Traditions–Las posadas
Learn how Mexicans celebrate Christmas over a nine day period. It’s a lot fun for those who are involved and includes activities for children of all ages.
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/christmas.html
Pidiendo posada
Clear your throat and get ready to sing! This site provides lyrics to the song Pidiendo posada and explains what often happens during the celebration of Las posadas in Mexico.
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/dpalfrey/dpposadawords.html
El Quinceañero
La Fiesta de Quinceañera
The celebration of a Hispanic girl’s 15th birthday can be a very important event. Read how this coming-of-age birthday is celebrated in Mexico.
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/dpalfrey/dpquince.html
La Quinceañera
Did you know that the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday dates back to the indigenous groups of Mexico? Learn how the event has changed over time and how girls celebrate their 15th birthday today.
http://www.epcc.edu/ftp/homes/monicaw/borderlands/10_a_hispanic_girl's.htm
El Cinco de Mayo
El Cinco de Mayo en San Marcos
Read about how this holiday is celebrated in San Marcos, Texas.
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm
El Cinco de Mayo
What is Cinco de Mayo? Read this brief introduction to the Mexican holiday that has become a popular event in the US!
http://www.mexonline.com/cinco.htm
El Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos
November 2 is a special day in Mexico and in the American Southwest when people remember family members that have died. For most families, it is a happy event involving colorful decorations and traditional food.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/
Day of the Dead
Do you know what the origins of the Day of the Dead are? This Web site just might surprise you.
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/muertos.html
Después de navegar (Actividad D)
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