Talk About It: Family Traditions
"I’m so happy the Chiles en Nogada Day tradition was passed down through our family all the way to us."
Whether it’s a recipe, a special way of celebrating a holiday, or any activity passed down through the generations, family traditions reflect what makes a family special and connects us to our past and future. Learn how Chiles en Nogada Day is part of Rosie’s family traditions and then talk about your own family traditions.
Chiles en Nogada is a festive Mexican food often served in September to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. The foods in the dish are green, white, and red to represent the colors of the Mexican flag.
Rosie and her family are so excited to make Chiles en Nogada, but her dad can’t find the special family recipe. As the family searches for the recipe, Rosie discovers that both the recipe and celebration are part of a long family tradition from her Abuela and her Abuela’s Abuela!
Watch the video with your child and then ask them the questions below — or make up a few of your own!
What is Chiles en Nogada Day? How does Rosie’s family celebrate the special day?
Who else in Rosie’s family has celebrated the Chiles en Nogada Day?
Chiles en Nogada Day is a family tradition in Rosie’s family. What do you think a family tradition is? How does a family tradition get started?
Some family traditions are related to a family’s history or culture. What family traditions do we have in our family? Do we have a special recipe or day that we celebrate? What do we do on that day?
What other special things do we do as a family?
If your family doesn’t already have a family tradition, you can start your own and pass it down to the next generation!
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