When Is Nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month? Plus How To Have a good time

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Individuals who’ve ancestry in international locations that talk Spanish as their main language. (Hispanic refers to individuals who communicate Spanish and have ancestry in Spanish-speaking international locations. Latino refers to people who find themselves descended from Latin America.) It’s a month-long celebration, and we’re right here to rejoice all of it! Right here’s what to know and find out how to incorporate Hispanic heritage into your classroom this yr.

When is Hispanic Heritage Month?

Annually, Hispanic Heritage begins September 15 and ends October 15. September 15 is critical for 5 Hispanic international locations: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua rejoice their Independence Days on that date. (Mexico and Chile rejoice independence later in September and October.)

Historical past of Hispanic Heritage Month

President Lyndon B. Johnson began observing Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 as a solution to rejoice the contributions of Individuals whose ancestors got here from Spanish-speaking international locations, together with Spain, the Caribbean, and South America. In 1988, Ronald Reagan expanded the week to a 30-day month. Immediately, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of Hispanic tradition and contributions throughout the USA. Annually, it has a theme. In 2023, the theme is Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Energy, and Progress in America.

Concepts To Have a good time Hispanic Heritage Month

Molina Household Gallery/digital tour by way of Nationwide Museum of the American Latino, Gilbert/product assessment by way of Amazon, WeAreTeachers

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