New Mexico Traditions and Customs

New Mexico Traditions and Customs

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​Tradition--handing down of beliefs or customs from one generation to the next.

​Custom--a common way of doing things practiced by many. Usually, the people come from the same country, religion or culture.

​Luminarias

• ​Small, brown paper bags with sand and a small candle are lit at night during the Christmas season.

• ​Luminarias are also called farolitos.

​Gathering of Nations PowWow

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• ​Annual gathering of all Native American tribes ​held in Albuquerque, New Mexico during April every year.

​Hatch Chile Festival

• ​Held on Labor Day Weekend.

• ​Celebrates the harvest of chile in the Mesilla Valley and Hatch Valley of NM.

​The Balloon Fiesta

​Held for 9 days every October in Albuquerque.

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​Includes morning glows, skydivers and several activities.

​What is one tradition or custom that you celebrate every year?

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What one custom/tradition do you practice? Explain it briefly. Use the words custom and tradition so it will give you +5 bonus.