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Terry C. Johnson Jr
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Module 2 Project Proposal Redo
Festivities!
The Mardi Gras is a cultural work that holds great significance in the southern culture where I
am from. It all started in 1703 when the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile celebrated
America's first-ever Mardi Gras. As per the historical records, the year after the first-ever Mardi
Gras was celebrated in Mobile, the secret society called Masque de la Mobile was established,
which is like the current Mardi Gras krewes. The Boeuf Gras Society, the first informal mystic
society or krewe, was formed in Mobile in 1711. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a
festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday, which marks the close of the pre-Lenten
season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, as it was customary to use all the fats
in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting and abstinence. However, over time, the
festive has become part of our way of life, and it has evolved to be more about community and
fun. Nowadays, we celebrate it for three days, and it's a little different than what the French
initially intended it to be.
Mardi Gras is a significant cultural event in the southern part of the United States, where it has
been celebrated for years. The festival has had a profound impact on young people through art
competitions for all ages and by providing a creative outlet for making masks and costumes for
the festivities. If you visit New Orleans or any area that celebrates Mardi Gras, you will see
shops and streets filled with artistic forms of expression, from wall decorations to the way people
dress. The festive atmosphere creates a sense of joy and merriment that gets you excited for the
upcoming event and leaves you feeling full and joyful even after it's over. understanding and gain
The Hispanic culture has a unique way of dealing with the loss of loved ones. While
remembrance of the deceased can be a painful experience for many, Hispanics celebrate the Day
of the Dead as a festive occasion to remember those who have passed away in a positive way.
This cultural holiday allows them to celebrate the memories and positivity that their loved ones
brought into their lives.
In preparation for the festivities, Hispanic families decorate their homes, graves, streets, and
cities with colorful and creative decorations. They make costumes and masks and prepare
traditional food favorites of their loved ones. Through this artistic expression, the Hispanic
culture nurtures the impact of this tradition on the youth, shaping their perspective of death and
remembrance from an early age. new insights that we wouldn't have otherwise considered. This
can lead to a more harmonious and compassionate society, both at work and in our personal
lives.
The Day of the Dead is a cultural holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2 in Mexico and in
other places by people of Mexican heritage. There is debate among Mexican academics about
whether the holiday has genuine indigenous pre-Hispanic roots or if it is a rebranded version of a
Spanish tradition developed during the presidency of Lázaro Cárdenas to promote Mexican
nationalism. Despite this, the Day of the Dead has become a national symbol and is taught in
Mexico's school system as a native-origin tradition.
How can we learn from the two festivities how the aged teach the youth about their heritage?
How can we combine the two festivities in a way to better teaches future generations a better
understanding of death, grief, and remembrance?
To understand the impact of the Mardi Gras and the Day of the Dead festivities on the
upbringing of the youth, we can research local festivity challenges and competitions to see how
they connect with the community and help the youth develop a better understanding of their
culture and heritage. By experiencing these two festivities, we can gain a better understanding of
how they teach the young about death, grief, and remembrance. We can also explore ways to
combine the two festivities to create a more comprehensive approach to teaching the youth about
the deceased and the importance of remembrance. This will not only benefit future generations
but also promote a more harmonious and compassionate society.
Values are who we are, they define us and who we are to the core. To me, my children are my
core and my values. I travel between local schools for my job and interact with teachers every
day and see how they teach the youth and I love every minute of it. Growing up death was
understood but not at the same time. Those questions are me trying to understand if there is a
way to better explain death to children without compromising their innocence. How does the
Hispanic culture and heritage teach the young about death and keep them in a child mindset?
I've experienced Mardi Gras for the last 33 years of my life but would love to experience the true
nature behind Day of the Dead in a rich Hispanic culture city. By being able to see this festivity
firsthand I can study how the older generation teaches the younger generation and how they keep
the same teachings throughout history. I can see how they keep children in a learning mindset as
well as teach them about a subject that could be considered sore for others.
Learning about other cultures and their beliefs can give us a greater appreciation and
understanding of why certain things were created and why they hold so much significance to
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certain individuals or communities. It's important to recognize that even if we don't share the
same beliefs or values, we can still respect and appreciate the cultural work that others take pride
in. By taking the time to learn from other perspectives and experiences, we can broaden our own.