Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Taking place annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the many cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Throughout the month, we invite you to join us as we celebrate by giving back to organizations supporting Hispanic and Latino communities through nonprofit grants and in-store Kendra Gives Back events (click here to find your store).
We’re also proud to amplify the voices, cultures, and experiences of our own Kendra Scott family members as they share what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them and how they choose to celebrate during this time and beyond.
“Hispanic Heritage Month for me is a chance for everyone to celebrate the history and culture that brings us together. It is an opportunity to recognize and honor traditions passed down from our previous generations with family, friends, and community members. Hispanic Heritage Month is also an important reminder that valuing and celebrating our diversity is not limited to just one month.”
“Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of who I am, and how proud we are of all the cultural and societal influence the Hispanic and Latinx community has within the U.S. and the entire world. It's our hard work and pasión that deserves to be validated and celebrated.”
“Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of who I am. It is a time to highlight our culture’s achievements and contributions and bring awareness to our community. I am the only daughter out of four children, my parents worked from a very young age and the best thing I can do for them is to be true to myself and others. I am carrying the weight of my ancestors, who struggled for many, many years just to get where we are today. This one is for us!”
“Hispanic Heritage Month means a lot to me. It means sharing my culture with those who are not directly a part of it. It means educating others about the trials and tribulations my people have went through. It means being proud of where I came from and showing that to the world.”
“The meaning behind Hispanic Heritage Month, for me, is a celebration of my ancestry, my culture, my roots, and my family. I am a descendent of Mexico and this month is an opportunity to honor all the sacrifices and accomplishments my parents and grandparents made to pave the way for my generation and future generations.”
“It’s a time to know and bring awareness to my heritage.”
“It means celebrating our traditions and culture. I know it’s only officially a month, but we should reflect and celebrate who we are every day!”
“As everyone else knows, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for people to reflect upon the vibrant historical, cultural, social, and societal influence of Hispanic and Latinx people within the U.S. and throughout the world. To me, Hispanic Heritage Month means celebrating all Hispanics outside of their home countries. It is a perfect time to reflect on how our cultures have influenced and shaped other cultures and places, and also recognize that many Hispanic people do jobs that no one else wants to do. We should celebrate, embrace, and highlight our ethnic influence in America. Often, Latinx people and Hispanics are portrayed as the funny character with a silly accent in movies and TV shows. This month is important to show that we are much more than that. In fact, we can be anything, no matter our ethnicity or nationality!”
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our culture and diversity. It's also a great time to reflect on our history.”
“My dad and I have a big cookout with our family. My grandparents tell us about Guatemala and how it was growing up and the traditions we keep up with now with our own families.”
“During Hispanic Heritage month, my family has always gathered together, and we all make homemade Mexican food. I look forward to this tradition with my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Making amazing food and spending time with my family reminds us why our customs and culture are important. One of our favorite dishes is gorditas and it takes the whole family’s participation to make them. Something as simple as making our favorite Mexican food, passes down the knowledge and customs to my sister and me. The recipes that we make originated from my paternal grandmother and have been passed down to my mom and aunts and are now being passed down to my generation. I think it is important to learn and appreciate these customs because without taking part in them, these traditions could easily fade away. It is always a fun event because everyone is involved in the process of making the meal and we enjoy spending the day together as a family.”
“I celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by shopping Hispanic-owned businesses. Food is such big part of our culture, so I also celebrate by eating at Hispanic restaurants. I luckily live in the downtown area, so I get to partake in the Hispanic events, including food festivals at the park and many other events they typically having going on during the month.”
“Let be honest here…eating! Cooking lots of street corn and learning new recipes with my children and mother.”
“As much as I would love to sit around grandma's kitchen table and eat some home-cooked Mexican food, for me, just being able to share the stories of my ancestors and keeping our family traditions alive is all I could ask for throughout the month!”
“I support Hispanic- and Latinx-owned businesses. Cooking my favorite Mexican dishes is always a must.”
“Social media has been a powerful tool for me to be able to make connections online and find moments in the real world to celebrate! I love exploring new restaurants, recipes, or sips that others feel bring them closer to their heritage. Food and beverages are how I learn more about the traditions that make my heritage and culture so special.”
“It's hard to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month when being Hispanic is my life. Every day is a celebration with my family, the food, music, and love. Around this time, I like to spend it with my family (and of course my mom has to make her amazing enchiladas) as they share stories and memories of their childhood.”