Cultural Glossary
The artistic traditions that are part of our cultural celebrations are firmly rooted in daily life and family experiences. Whether they are expressed as a ritual or ceremony, regional music and dance, handcrafted art, or a favorite method of food preparation, each activity forms part of our Latino cultural heritage. This glossary identifies artistic, ceremonial, and food related traditions that represent some elements of the Latino culture. It is the mission of Tres Rebecas to share this information in hopes of creating better understanding among people of many cultures.
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Family, Holiday & Religious traditions
arras
baptism
boda/wedding
borreguitos de lana
cascarones
despedida
funeral
lasso
nacimiento
parranda
piñata
posada
primera comunión
sobremesa
tamalada
wedding
Food traditions
barbacoa
bunelos
chocolate
empanadas
gorditas
tamales
tortillas de maíz
tortillas de harina
Artistic Traditions
alebrijes
altares
ayates
crochet
cross stitch - punto de cruz
embroidery - bordados
guitarras
knitting
papel picado
quilling - filigrana de papel
quilting - colchas
rebozos
repujado - metal embossing
tatting
weaving
Music
boleros
danzones
mariachi
marimba
serenata
Ranching Traditions
cattle drive
charreada
rodeo
