1. My Hispanic Heritage
Jonathan Lopez

2. Language We speak both English & Spanish
Often combine languages when speaking
Older relatives often use more Spanish rather than English
Children in family use English more often but slowly recognizing the Spanish Language

3. Birthday Parties Usually have piñatas Often have Mexican foods Fajitas
Sausage
Tortillas
Salsas
Enchiladas

4. Quincenera 15th Birthday Party Usually held at a Hall
All family members are there
Dances are held with birthday girl
Receives gifts from guest
Food
Tamales
Frijoles
Cake
Mole

5. Food at Home We don’t eat Mexican food all the time Hamburgers Pizza
Lasagna
Chicken

6. Favorite Foods
Although I don’t eat Mexican food all the time, it’s still my favorite:
Tortas
Gorditas
Tacos
Tostadas
Rice & Beans
Enchiladas

7. Music Mostly everybody in my family listens to something different
Grandma listens to Tejano music
Aunt & Uncle listen to Country
My Cousins and I listen to Rap
But Spanish music is usually the music heard at family parties

8. History of Location
As far as I can remember, all my family is from Houston or Texas
The only other people that I can think of that are not from is Houston is my Great Grandma and Great Grandpa:
Alice, TX