In the United States there is a compilation of various festivities from different Spanish-speaking countries. Depending on the state where you are, you will see some celebrations or others. In general, there are traditions of Hispanic culture around the United States but it is true that in the south of the country more of these celebrations are focused on the proximity of the country.

Some of the most celebrated traditions are:

-Quinceañera is mostly celebrated in the South of the United States, specially in states like Texas and New Mexico, this tradition is celebrated when the girl turns 15 years old. There is a special Mass in honor of the birthday girl, she receives Holy communion and commits herself to God. The Mass is over and the priest blesses the quinceañera. The party often begins with traditional music and dances. After the dance there are gifts, dinner, cake and photos, some of them even include a show.

-Day of Guadalupe is mostly celebrated in the South of the United States, specially in states like Texas and New Mexico: It is celebrated on December 12. It honors the Guadalupe Virgin which is a catholic Saint. It is a day to celebrate with family and friends.

-Cinco de mayo is celebrated in the whole country. It is the anniversary of the battle of Puebla. Is in honor of the military victory.

Heritage month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history and culture of Latino and Hispanic communities in the United States. The event, which takes place between September 15 and October 15 every year, commemorates how Hispanic Americans have influenced American culture and society.

Hispanic Heritage Month has been a huge celebration in the United States for more than 50 years. It is a way to honour and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic-Americans who have positively impacted and enriched the American way of life. The start date of September 15 is significant because it marks the independence of five Latin American countries; El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala. It’s also a nod to Mexico and Chile, who celebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in a myriad of ways, and is jam-packed with fun, educational, and artistic events. Most of the festivities are family-friendly with each state hosting their own events and activities.

The occasion particularly celebrates Hispanic arts and culture and is thus honoured by the following government institutions; National Gallery of Art, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, Smithsonian Institution, and the National Park Service.

Final thoughts

Therefore, we can see how the Hispanic heritage has a strong presence in the United States, especially in those who are geographically closer to the United States. These are customs that Americans have lived with and have decided to adopt to their culture, making them their own, attracted by their great history and characteristic motifs of celebration.