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September 15th marks the start of a month long celebration of Hispanic Heritage.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
It's a national celebration to honor the history, culture and influence of past generations who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observance started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson's administration as a one-week celebration called Hispanic Heritage Week. Years later, President Ronald Reagan proposed extending this celebration into a month-long event. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, officially designating the 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Why Does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on Sept. 15?
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The celebration starts mid-month because Sept. 15 marks the independence anniversary of five countries:Â Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.
It is followed by Mexico's Independence Day on Sept. 16 and Chile's on Sept. 18. Another important date that falls within this 30-day period is DÃa de la Raza, or Columbus Day, which is celebrated on Oct. 12.
How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
We can celebrate this month by learning about Hispanic heritage, supporting Hispanic owned businesses or charities, and indulging in Hispanic cuisine.
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