September 15th through October 15th is officially recognized and celebrated in the United States as National Hispanic Heritage Month! 
How are You planning on Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this year?
“Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
“September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.” [1] Public Law 100-402 authorizes and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, as “Hispanic Heritage Month.”
October 12, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, also falls within this 30 day period. …”(1)
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What are You going to do this year to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
What Events, Festivals, etc. do You know of in Your Area for Celebrating something related to Hispanic Heritage Month?
What Hispanic Foods and/or Hispanic Recipes do you know that you may share here so that we may all create our own Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at home?
What other Creative Ideas do you have for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?
What is Your Hispanic Heritage and Culture?, and …
What is Special about Your Hispanic Heritage and Culture?
How do you Celebrate the Best of (Your) Hispanic Heritage and Culture Every Day
Let’s All Share All of our Great Ideas Here for how to Best Celebrate, Enjoy and make the most of Hispanic Heritage Month this year, and How we may Celebrate the Best of Hispanic Heritage and Culture Every Day, ok?!
All of us at I-ShopTheWorld.com Wish All of our Friends celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States …
A Very Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
(Additional References:
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hispanic_Heritage_Month )
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackI didn’t even know there was a Hispanic Heritage Month, but thanks to i-shoptheworld.com, I have been educated on its existence, purpose, and time. I shall remember to celebrate with my three best hispanic friends during this month in honor of their heritage: one from Colombia, one from Peru, and one from Venezuela. We try to have lunch at least once a month, I think I’ll let them choose a Spanish restaurant next time. I might even get them to let me pick up the tab. Of course, I have many other friends with a hispanic heritage, but those three are the special ones. I love hearing their tales of growing up in their home countries, the food the ate, the traditions they had, their travels and visits back to visit their families, and just plain good memories made more interesting by their animated story-telling abilities. It’s a vicarious journey I can enjoy over a good lunch just about anytime.
Thank You again, Zelleeduh, for your frequent visits to and All of Your Positive Comments here at I-ShopTheWorld.com All of which is Much Appreciated!
Please encourage Your Friends from Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela to also Share all of their tales of growing up in their home countries, the food the ate, the traditions they had, their travels and visits back to visit their families here for the Enjoyment and Benefit of All of the rest of us all over the world!
ok?
We would All also Love to hear and learn more about the native foods, authentic recipes, natives arts and crafts, unique native products, travel destinations, people, unique cultures, etc. Special to each of these, e.g. Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, etc., and Any and All of the other countries from around the world!
you know?
Thank You again, Zelleeduh, for All of your frequent visits to and All of Your Positive Comments here at I-ShopTheWorld.com!
We look forward to “seeing” and hearing from you, and All of Your Friends
, again here soon!, Zelleeduh, and We Wish You All a Great Hispanic Heritage Month! 
- Your I-ShopTheWorld.com Family
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The 2nd Annual Orlando Hispanic Film Festival – Celebrating Hispanics in the innovative world of film : October 10 – 12, 2008, Orlando Florida
You may find more information regarding The 2nd Annual Orlando Hispanic Film Festival at:
http://ohfilmfestival.com/
We hope this all helps and Have Buenos Dies!
- Your I-ShopTheWorld.com Family
Thank you for this blog! It’s a great little history lesson! I think Hispanic Heritage month is a great time to come together as a community and celebrate our accomplishments of the past, present and future. It’s also a great time to share spread the word about information that could be beneficial.
For example…
Talk show host, Cristina Saralegui has paired up with AARP to to help spread the word about their great benefits!
Check out http://www.upclosewithcristina.com/video to learn more and make a customizable video! You can have fun with your friends and
make them on online TV star with Cristina’s video, “Amigos Live!” It’s a blast!
Also, you can enter to win an all inclusive trip for 2 to Miami to to see the Cristina Saralegui show!
Definitley check out AARP for yourself or for a relative or client. They’ve got some great benefits, including (but not limited to): Exclusive travel discounts, prescription discounts, retirement planning and free companion membership!
I hope it’s alright that I commented on your blog — wanted to let them know about the fun video with Cristina and AARP’s great benefits. If you have any further questions,
please don’t hesitate to email me.
Thanks!
Isabella Coldivar
AARP Ambassador
isabellaAARP@gmail.com
The The 2nd Annual Orlando Hispanic Film Festival – Celebrating Hispanics in the innovative world of film is going on Today, Saturday, October 11, and ends Tomorrow, Sunday, October 12, 2008, Orlando Florida
You may find more information regarding The 2nd Annual Orlando Hispanic Film Festival at:
http://ohfilmfestival.com/
We hope this all helps and Have Buenos Dies!
- Your I-ShopTheWorld.com Family
I am so impressed I had to save it so I continously go back and read things I may have skimmed
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