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==Terms==

==Terms==

Prior to the 1950s, this group of Americans used the terms Nuevomexicano, Hispano, Hispanic, and Spanish to describe themselves. Nuevomexicano and Hispano was preferred among themselves as this provided adequate explaination of the uniqueness of their mixed culture of [[Pueblo]] and Spanish colonist within [[New Mexico]]. The term Hispano, American-Hispanic, and American-Spanish was used to emphasize this uniqueness to newcomers to the State, and in order to cultivate the concept that their American identity was understood to their fellow Americans. Many of their ancestors had fought in the American [[Civil War]], and had continued to serve proudly in both World Wars.

Prior to the 1950s, this group of Americans used the terms Nuevomexicano, Hispano, Hispanic, and Spanish to describe themselves. Nuevomexicano and Hispano was preferred among themselves as this provided adequate explanation of the uniqueness of their mixed culture of [[Pueblo]] and Spanish colonist within [[New Mexico]]. The term Hispano, American-Hispanic, and American-Spanish was used to emphasize this uniqueness to newcomers to the State, and in order to cultivate the concept that their American identity was understood to their fellow Americans. Many of their ancestors had fought in the American [[Civil War]], and had continued to serve proudly in both World Wars.

Since the term initially tried to unify the group; liberals have begun to delineate and hyphenate the term, in order to divide the group from its true cultural identities of the United States and New Mexico.

Since the term initially tried to unify the group; liberals have begun to delineate and hyphenate the term, in order to divide the group from its true cultural identities of the United States and New Mexico.

===Religion===

===Religion===

A major part of the identity of this ethnic group is [[Christianity]], particularly the [[Roman Catholic Church]] and [[Protestantism]] (many being [[Evangelical Christians]]). The cities, towns, and Pueblos all often have a Roman Catholic Church at their old town core, which is where many festivities center around. Several Hispano families descend from Crypto-Jews, and also have several Jewish traditions as well.

A major part of the identity of this ethnic group is [[Christianity]], particularly the [[Roman Catholic Church]] and [[Protestantism]] (many being [[Evangelical Christians]]). The cities, towns, and Pueblos all often have a Roman Catholic church at their old town core, which is where many festivities center around. Several Hispano families descend from Crypto-Jews, and also have several Jewish traditions as well.

Santos, depictions of religious figures such as Saints, are common works of arts by Nuevomexicanos. They are intricate wood carvings and have significant religious significance, and are commonly found, in similar fashion Pueblo Kachina dolls.

Santos, depictions of religious figures such as Saints, are common works of arts by Nuevomexicanos. They are intricate wood carvings and have significant religious significance, and are commonly found, in similar fashion Pueblo Kachina dolls.