Haciendo papel picado

Making ¨cut paper¨

Mexican families frequently decorate for celebrations using papel picado.

It is made by folding and cutting layers of colored tissue paper to create designs or scenes that are then hung as decorations.

Common themes…

Birds

Floral designs

Skeletons

Where do we see it?

Religious holidays like Easter and Christmas

El día de los muertos

Weddings, quinceañeras and christenings.

Color symbolism predictions…

Sky blue or pink and white?

Yellow and white?

Bright pink, orange, and purple?

Purple?

Red, white and green?

Rainbow colors?

Color symbolism

Sky blue or pink and white - chosen for celebrations in honor of the Virgin MaryYellow and white – patron saintsBright pink, orange, and purple - El día de los muertosPurple - widely used at Easter. Red, white and green-- set aside for venerating the nation's patroness, La Virgen de Guadalupe, as well as for commemorating Independence Day, Sept. 16th. Rainbow colors - Christmas and non-religious festivities.

How to make papel picado…

http://www.teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=57560&title=Papel_Picado_

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References

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