We choose Spanish because after Katrina a lot of Hispanics have moved to the area. It would be nice to be able to communicate with them and read the labels on cans at our local Wal-mart. When studying a foreign language I also like to study the culture and the different counties that primarily speak the language. This post will share some of the information we have studied so far - later post will update our discoveries.
First we choose Spanish names Sean is Juan Thomas and I am Sandra Inez (yes, Sandra happens to be a Spanish name - or so a Spanish speaking friend informed me). Spanish speakers usually have two last names, the first surname of both the Mother and the Father so Sean would be Juan Thomas Alawine Jackson
We definitely like the Spanish tradition of siesta, as hot as it is in Mississippi we think this is one tradition Mississippians should adopt.
One of Spain's traditional Dishes is , which we enjoyed eating tonight.
Our first Spanish Holiday to celebrate will be . We will celebrate el 2 de noviembre de 2006, with . Our plans include making and , thanks to Rachael who has volunteered to head up those two crafts. I am hoping to cajole someone into heading up making for the kids to paint. We will also have lots of Spanish food to eat. If I am feeling really brave I may try to make Pan de Muerto ().
You can find a teacher's packet on Dia De los Muertos .
I'll post how our celebration turned out in November along with new things we have learned and upcoming activities, so stay tuned.
Goodbye for now.