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Coalcoman Michoacan Posadas

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Anonymous

In these festivities, the pilgrimage of Maria and Joseph. It celebrates their departure from Nazareth to Bethlehem. They go in search of a place to wait for the birth of their son Jesus. During the posadas people walk through the streets in each block and there is a picture of the story of Jesus. As people pass by houses, people give them punch while they continue walking, singing and playing. When the posada ends people celebrate with their family and friends with pinatas and dinners. The posadas are celebrated for nine days.

My Story

By Anonymous

I am from Mexico. I like to dance. I like to ride bulls. I like to go to the rodeo. I have a bull. His name is Diamont.

My Immigration Experience

By Anonymous

I am from Mexico. I left my country in 2022. I came to Washington by plane. I left my country because I wanted to work. My future plans are to work and have a house.

DAVOS Anonymous

DAVOS is the informal name of the World Economic Forum held each year in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The non-profit organization’s aim is to engage the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Each year, business leaders and heads of state give lectures and speak on panels about topics ranging from gender equality and venture capital to mental health and climate change. The real magic happens behind closed doors: the rich and powerful use the event as an opportunity to network and hash out their differences out of the public eye.

In this forum, businessmen and leaders of the largest economic countries discuss the problems that humanity is facing. These problems include things like war, immigration, inequality, and global warming. People think it’s good that there is an economic forum where businessmen and presidents of the biggest countries talk about how to fix the problems we are facing as humanity. But we forget who created these problems. Large companies have exploited natural resources and polluted rivers and seas. Big countries like the United States have created wars only to satisfy themselves.

Klaus Schwab is the leader of Davos. He is an engineer from Germany. He said, when people have nothing, they will be happy. I think it’s a great lie. After COVID-19 hit two years ago, taxes for owning a house increased a lot which encouraged normal people to sell their houses and rent instead. Bigger companies like BlackRock are the ones who buy all those houses or make them. Great politicians and businessmen are the owners of companies like BlackRock. They want to be the masters of the world while normal people have to work hard just to survive.

It’s important to remember that our planet is our home, and we must take care of it to ensure that it remains habitable for future generations. We must work together to reduce pollution and protect our natural resources to ensure a sustainable future for all.

The Reason I Came To The United States

By Lucia Castro

Hello, my name is Lucia. I am from Mexico. I have lived in Washington for 22 years. I have 3 children. My husband is from Mexico too. The reason why I came from Mexico is to get know places in the USA. I was single and here I met my husband. I like to live here and I hope to God to return to my country one day and to see my whole family.

Benefits Given To Families And Individuals

By Javier Ceja Cisneros

The United States and Mexico are neighbors. They have a cultural difference in the benefits that are given to families and individuals every month to cover all the necessities they need when they don’t make enough money.

The first difference is on food stamps. In the United States, families need to be 130% or below in the poverty chart to get approval to receive food stamps to help support their families every month. When you receive food stamps, you can only buy food products. In contrast, in Mexico, families don’t have any help from the government to buy food. If you don’t have a job or make little money, your family will suffer. They will not have the food they need daily.

The second difference is cash benefits. In Washington State, if you meet the requirements to receive cash benefits, you will get a certain amount of money every month. This money can be used to buy things for your household and to pay some extra bills. On the other hand, in Mexico, you don’t have that option. You need to work hard to provide all your needs, and sometimes limit yourself to not buy things you want to have so that you have extra money for emergencies.

Finally, there are differences in medical services. In the U.S., many families and individuals qualify to receive free doctor's visits, free medicine, hospitalization, and surgeries. On the other hand, in Mexico people that work for a company, or any type of office or business have medical services, where the company pays 50% and the worker pays the other 50%. Only a few people get full coverage services. People that work in agriculture, in most places, don’t receive medical services. They need to pay in advance to see a doctor or get admitted into hospital as well as needing to pay for their medicine. Many people don’t see a doctor for years or until they get very ill. In conclusion, these benefits make life easier in the United States for families who meet the requirements by the government to receive these benefits unlike in Mexico where families don’t receive any free services. This is one of the reasons most people came to the U.S., to work to send money to their families, and so they can cover all they need to have a better life.

Things I Miss About Mexico

By Sandra Chavez

Hello, my name is Sandra Chavez. I miss a lot of things about my country. I miss my mom and my sisters. I also miss the food in Mexico. I like tamales, corundas, pozole and menudo in my country. I love all the traditions of my country. I hope to come back some day. I miss my home.

Dia De Los Muertos

By David Contreras

Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in my country. For this holiday, we make special breads called pan de muerto and different kinds of food like mole and tamales. We also prepare an altar for each special person who has died. On November 1st, we place a picture of the person that died on their altar. We also place the pan de muerto on the altar with some things that each person liked when they were alive. Tradition says that the person who died will come to the altar at night to taste the food we leave on the altar and to enjoy the things we left for them. Then they return to the dead before the sun rises on November 2nd.

Holidays

By Ana Dominguez

Holidays can be the same or different. In Mexico, New year's and Christmas are also celebrated on the same day. The Day of the Dead is very beautiful full of color and flowers where we bring food and music to our ancestors. It is a celebration that the United States does not have.

May 5th in Mexico is no celebrated like it is in the Unaided States. When I arrived in the United States and they invited me to celebrate May 5th I asked why they celebrate it and they told me that It was the independence of Mexico. I answered that it was not the battle of Puebla. It is when the Mexicans and the French clashed in Puebla and Mexico defeated the French. (Puebla is a state of Mexico.)

My First Day In The United States

By Stephania Esparza

My first day in the United States was a sensation of amazement to see so many tall buildings and orderly streets. What I liked the most was to see the driver education that drivers have. They respect all drivers and keep a pace. It was very difficult for me to order food because I did not know any English. Little by little with the help of my Google translator I began to learn more. It took almost a year for me to be able to order my food through the drive thru. When I left my house, it was very difficult for me to go places. I wanted to visit and go to the parks, but I didn't have a car. I needed one to move here, but little by little I was acquiring the knowledge to know more about this country. Now things are simpler because I already have knowledge about the services and know more about the language. Sometimes I miss my family but I don't get sad because when I have the opportunity I go to see them and I really enjoy being with them. I tell them how big they are and about the big roads that do not get so much traffic. I also tell them how easy it is to buy your food if you do not have much time.

M Exico In The Heart

By Alejandro Espinal

My name is Alejandro. I’m from Mexico. Mexico has a lot of music and a food. Mexico is big in territory. My Mexico is beautiful. I like the band, romantic and orchestra.

The Weekends Family

By Anacecilia Espinosa

I am from Mexico. I was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon the City of the Mountains. Most families in the city come to prepare the typical meal on weekends in Monterrey, carne asada and discada. They prepare it for any type of event, watch soccer, birthday party, Christening, Mother’s Day, Father's Day for everything. We are 5 in the family, my mom Silvia, my dad Felipe, my brother Pipe, and my Dog Caifas. Every weekend in my house we make carne asada or discada. We like to watch the sports game and boxing every Saturday and Sundays, it was a routine. I help my mother to cut and cook vegetables to make salsa, guacamole, and seasoned meat. My dad and my brother try to light the coals and have them ready for when I bring the meat. Caifas watches if some food drops for him. When the dinner is ready, we talk about the whole week we had, the work, or the good news in the family. We have done this every weekend of my life, and there are times when all my family get together.

DIFFERENCES IN EDUCATION BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE U.S.

By Arlette Gomez

Since I have been in the U.S. and started my ESL classes, I have realized important differences between Mexico and the U.S. One of the differences between the two countries is education: the way each country manages their education system, the resources that each one is able to provide their students, and the way each culture thinks about their dress code.

One difference between Mexico and U.S is the education system. Each one has a different plan for grade levels, for example, in Mexico our system is six years in elementary school, three years in middle school and another three years in high school, while in the U.S. there are six years in elementary school, three years in middle school and four years in high school. In the U.S. students also can do home schooling in different grades; in contrast, schools in Mexico do not have this facility. In addition, Mexico has a program for indigenous peoples in rural areas where sometimes it is difficult to access schools. This program, Escuelas Rurales, is one where the students go to a oneroom schoolhouse a few days a week with fewer hours and the same teacher teaches all subjects with the help of audio-visual material. Also these schools do not have different grades for each age. Normally this kind of school is not prioritized because sadly they have a smaller budget.

Another difference that surprises me are the resources to study and facilities to do it. In my country, public schools do not have the facilities to help students with their tasks and work. The majority of professors in Mexico do their best to teach their students with the tools they have. Sometimes they request that their students bring school supplies and in other cases, they bring what is needed themselves. I do not want to jump to conclusions but maybe this is one reason why Mexican teachers are so demanding with the homework. The government should provide all these schools with supplies, but unfortunately, many schools do not have the basic stuff to help teachers and students. On the other hand, in the U.S. there are different resources and materials to support to students with their learning, for example, public schools in U.S. have the capacity to lend laptops to students and provide lunch or any meal while they have classes.

Schools in Mexico are also very different from the U.S. in dress code. For example, in the U.S. the students do not have a strict dress code; they can dress almost any way they want in all grades whereas students in Mexico from elementary school to high school need to have the institution uniform of the school they attend; normally this is provided by the school at a low cost. In Mexico I personally think the schools go overboard with dress rules. Students must use the uniform correctly and have it cleaned. Boys hair must be short, girls hair is tied preferably, and no one who has their hair colored will be let into the school. Professors say that following rules makes us more responsible and teaches us personal order.

Schools in the U.S. have better tools to keep to their students interested in continuing learning, and they have better opportunities to get financial support, unlike Mexico that has a reduced amount of financial spending per student. Despite that, Mexico has a good teaching program in their schools. Although both Mexico and the U.S. have different ways to manage the public education, each one is good in their teaching. In the end, the students can take all the good things that schools provide to learn and to be better no matter the limits that sometimes they find in the U.S. or Mexico.

I Am From Mexico

By Am é rica Gomez Maldonado

Mexico and the U.S. have a lot of differences including the food, people, weather, dress, culture and the warmth of the people. The two countries are so different but now both are my home. We have cultural differences, for example holidays, food, and our parties, but also the reason for them too. Both countries have diversity, joy and nice weather. Both are countries full of life and colorful but the people here in the U.S are different. It still scares me a little. I am not used to it here but I like many things about it. I wish I will get to know more of its culture and places soon.

MEXICO’S TRADITIONS

By Guadalupe

In Mexico State I have a horse. My horse has the name Golden. On my day off I listen many music of the band. My horse also runs very good. In Mexico City also visit a church.

The Difference In Water Systems

By Noemi A. Guzman

Did you know that some small towns in Mexico only have water available once a day? One cultural difference that I found to be shocking was the water system here in the United States compared to the town in Mexico that I am from. I came from a town where water was limited because of water shortages and government control. In Taretan, we did not have access to water like we do here in the US. If we did not wake up at 6am to fill the containers we kept our water in, we would not have water until the next day. Significant differences in the water systems between the town I grew up in in Mexico and the U.S. can be recognized by the availability, the amount of waste and how the water is used.

One of the most significant differences is the availability of water in the United States compared to Mexico. Most places in the United States have water when you turn on a faucet all day, whereas in Taretan, if we did not prepare the containers that we kept water in or leave our faucets on at night with the containers ready to fill, we did not have water that day. During bad droughts, we would sometimes go days without it. In the United States, most grocery stores are fully stocked with bottled water unlike Mexico where small towns like the one I lived in, where we had small markets and hardly any water as well. The availability of clean water is also something to be concerned about. Mexico is known for its water pollution and most of the water is contaminated unlike the United States where you can drink from your faucet and not worry about getting sick.

Another difference between Mexico and the United States is the wasted water. The first couple of times I saw my wife do the dishes I was shocked. She leaves the water running while rinsing each dish before loading them into the dishwater. Before I came to the United States, I never even saw a dishwasher. In most of Mexico, you will not see someone watering their lawn, unlike in the United States where some homeowner associations require you to have green grass. I also was shocked to see car washes and that washing your car was such a big deal in the United States; as I am sure you can imagine cleaning your vehicles in Mexico is not always a priority or even a possibility. The amount of water wasted in the United States while people in Mexico struggle to make it through a day with the amount of water we are distributed is astounding.

A third difference, which in a way ties into my last paragraph is, how the water is used in the United States versus in Mexico. In the United States thousands of gallons of water are used for pleasure, like a backyard swimming pools, whereas in Mexico just to wash our clothes we must go to the nearest river or stream. In the United States water is used for fun, water balloon fights, squirt guns and sprinklers, while in Mexico you are lucky if you have a big enough container to store extra water if anything were to happen like a drought or pollution issues that cause the water to be cut off.

Considering the pit I have in my stomach every time my 4-yearold leaves the water on in the bathroom or wants a bath but he only wants to stay in it for 5 minutes, I have learned to be grateful for the abundance of water available to me as well as much more that I was ignorant of as a child and young adult. I feel that because I grew up with less than even my kids see as normal commodities, I recognize my gifts and I am grateful for what I have, including every drop of water, that some take for granted.

My Magical Mexico

By Emanuel Hernandez Covarrubias

I came to the United States under contract, taking with my wife the decision to stay to fix our immigration status, leaving our children in Mexico. I miss their laughter and afternoon walks, the food that my mother prepares, and the magic of the holidays in my Mexican culture. Its hot springs, the song of the birds, everything is beautiful in my town, but what is never forgotten is the farewell hug from your loved ones when you have to emigrate to fight for a more dignified life.

Things I Miss About My Co Untry

By Jose Jaimes Garcia

My name is Jose. I came to the United States two years ago. I like living in the United States, but I miss some things about my country. One thing that I miss about my country is my family. I really miss my mom’s cooking. And I miss seeing my brothers and sister a lot. We used to go on vacations together but now I live here so we can’t vacation together. Another thing that I miss about my country is the delicious food, especially the tacos al pastor. I can get them here, but they are not made the same way and don't taste as good. I also miss my friends and riding motorcycles with them. I really enjoy living in the United States, but I hope to be able to visit my country soon so that I can feel the freedom I feel in my country and spend time with my family and friends eating delicious food.

My Country

By Juan

My name is Juan. I am from Mexico. In the state of Veracruz, it is warm and green. Mexico is a big country with many traditions and cultures.

The Man Of Black

By Antonio Lopez

My name is Antonio. I am from Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico has museums. A place very nice, for example, Chalma Museum, and History of Mexico.

Mexico Lindo Y Querido

By Amanda G. Maldonado

Mexico, when I talk about Mexico, I can feel so many things inside me. I can feel sadness, joy, emotion, devotion, but above all Love. Mexico for me is the most beautiful place in the world or maybe in my own world. There are so many cultures, traditions, tourist places and the extraordinary gastronomy with all those incredibles culinary flavors that I cannot explain to you. But even with all those incredible things, people leave the country looking for a better stability, also for a better future, because The United States “offer” those things that not all people have in Mexico. that is why people emigrate to fulfill “El sueno Americano.” Sometimes we just think of the advantages that emigrating can give us, and we do not really think about the disadvantages, about everything we are leaving behind, how frustrating it is to get to a country where people don’t speak the same language as you, and the hardest part of this or a least for me, is the distance between my family and me. Even with all those things, I am going to talk a little about Mexico and why we always want to go back. One of the most representative things about my country is our traditions, but I think the most popular of all is “Día de Muertos.” Día de Muertos is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, where families welcome back the souls of their deceased. Usually, we placed an altar or ofrenda, with levels and each level has a meaning, the first level has the photos of your family members or friends, then you can put in the rest of the levels, food, candies, beverages that the person used to like. When the soul comes to visit can take the ofrenda as a gift. Also, we use the cempasúchil, these flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to offerings. This is a special day for us because we can share time with family in general and are so grateful to remember who is no longer here.

A lot of people talk about how beautiful Mexico is, and yes, it is, it has many tourist places that make you fall in love, and there are many beautiful beaches with warm waters, pueblos magicos (magical towns), with legends, history, festivals, and notable events. In other words, “magic” is from social and cultural manifestations, forest, mountains, all these places with diverse kinds of weather, but those places leave you with unforgettable stories and incredible experiences. Sometimes people talk about the insecurity that exists in the country and they avoid the opportunity to know new things, new places. Also, many people are scared because they hear about the cartels and narcotraffic, and how dangerous it is, but if we change our mind a little bit and we think if something is going to happen, it can be here or in Mexico or wherever you are. At this point and with this society, it is not 100% safe anywhere, so if you have the opportunity, please think twice before saying no, and go on the adventure, go, and discover.

Mexican food also is one of the most representative things of the country, our gastronomy has a big diversity, that depends on each state. For example, I am from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guadalajara is one of the biggest cities in Mexico, and the most traditional dish there is the torta ahogada. Basically, It is a sandwich, but the bread is called birote or bolillo, filled with pork carnitas, bathed in tomato sauce or spicy sauce, and I know it sounds weird, but you have to try all those incredible flavors and then your mind is going to change. But I think the most representative dish is tacos, you can find tacos wherever you go. There are many kinds of tacos, but all of them are delicious. I can promise you.

In conclusion, Mexico is incredibly beautiful place, and most of the people who emigrate want or think about to going back. Maybe there we do not have the same economic position as here, but I’m pretty sure the love of all people and the way of life there makes you feel at home, and you never want to leave, it does not matter if you are Mexican or not.

My Story

By Edgar Martinez

I am originally from the city of Oaxaca, a state with a lot of cultural and gastronomic diversity. The land of moles, mezcal, grasshoppers and tasty tlayudas. I have Zapotec roots that I carry very present and I am very proud of them. I have been living in the city of Olympia for almost 10 years, at first it was difficult to adapt to the lifestyle, since I arrived without knowing anyone, without understanding the language, I found this school where I learned basic things to be able to communicate, I left school because I had to work to support my family. In my country I studied Graphic Design. When I got here my first job was cleaning stores, construction, washing dishes. I was finally able to find a job that was related to my studies. This year I decided to start my own business, that's why I also went back to school to be able to speak more English and get rid of the fear of speaking and writing it.

My Family

By Anahi Mendez Arizmendi

I miss my children a lot. I already want to hug them and play with them. I miss the food of my country and eating with family.

How People Cook Food

By Israel Montalvo

When I lived in Mexico, I did not think about the relationship a culture has to other cultures. Now I see these can combine over time. Little by little some ingredients and others create excellent dishes such as Mexican pizza, burritos and many more. Two foods can change over time and then connect, like cultures. Through food we can know a little of one culture and another, and understand each other more as a society and as human beings.

My Beautiful Mexico

By Rolando Peña López

The story of my beautiful Mexico. It is a country with traditions and they are day of the dead, Christmas, and new year. It is a country that offers a great variety of food, tacos, enchiladas, mole, posole, water with fruits, sodas, tequila. My country has culture.

The Extensive Gastronomy Of Oaxaca

By Misael Plasido Cruz

Oaxaca is one of the 32 states in Mexico, located in the south of Mexico. It is bordered by four states which are, Puebla to the northwest, Guerrero to the west, Veracruz to the north and Chiapas to the east. Oaxaca is an incredibly beautiful state recognized for its extensive and colorful gastronomy worldwide, also called “La Tierra del Mezcal." Oaxaca is one of the big producers of mezcal in Mexico. Also, in Oaxaca you can find the most delicious and exotic food on every corner of the city. It is composed of eight regions; each region has a variety and unique flavor of its gastronomy. I can say that Oaxaca is ranked as one of the best in the country for its gastronomy. Some of the most famous dishes that you can find are the exquisite and traditional mole that is made with many spices. Another famous dish is the tlayudas. This is made with a big corn tortilla, rendered pork fat, beans, Oaxacan cheese, spicy sauce, and accompanied by any can of meat such as; steak, pork, or chorizo (Mexican sausage). Another exotic dish that you can find here is the grasshopper, most of the people that visit Oaxaca like them. And do not forget one extremely popular drink that’s called tejate also known as “The Beverage of Gods.” This is a cold homemade beverage with sweet flavor with a particularly good taste. These are just some of the examples of food and drinks that you can have when you are visiting Oaxaca. Oaxaca is not rich just for its gastronomy also is rich for its culture, beautiful beaches, and for its warm people who welcome everyone who wants to visit Oaxaca.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ESTADO DE M ÉXICO, M ÉXICO

By Kimberly Rivero Guerrero

Estado de México, México is a beautiful and agreeable place. The food is very good and it's spicy. The weather is nice. We have different cultures. The people are social there. I want to share some interesting places you can visit if you come to Estado de México. The first place to visit is the Piramides de Teotihuacan. It is a nice place to go on vacation, you can enjoy the scenery and go hiking and camping. Las Estacas, in Estado de México, is another very beautiful to visit. It is on the lake. You can go to the highest point between the rocks and see the lake. You can stay wet and enjoy a very nice breeze. It is a tourist place. There are many restaurants on the lake bank that sell typical food such as seafood. The beaches of Estado de México are beautiful in any season but especially from April to May because a unique and wonderful event happens. There are four places where it is recommended to see whales: Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Playa del Carmen. I have visited all of these places and promise that you will enjoy them. They are really some of the best places to visit in my state México, México.

MY LIF E IN MEXICO AND U.S.

By Leo Rodriguez

My name is Leo and I was born in Mexico. I grew up in Zacatecas City. I remember when I went to school. I remember my childhood. It was very beautiful. I remember playing with my classmates at school all afternoon. I went to school through 6th grade. When I finished, I continued helping my father by working on his farm. After a couple years, I decided to tell my parents I wanted to go to the U.S. When I came to the U.S., my first job was in construction in Los Angeles, California. After working for a couple years, I moved to Washington to work in landscaping. I like this state. I feel good and have many friends from different countries and cities, but I still miss my country. I think it is normal to miss my friends and family there. I hope someday I will be back in my country to talk to and enjoy my neighbors, family and friends.

Things I Miss About My Country

By Leonora Rodriguez

I miss the beaches of my country, my family and food. I miss seafood and fresh fruits. I like America because there are more opportunities for my children. I like going to church on Sundays. I also like to watch TV with my family. I have three children. Their names are Octavio, Lakshmy and Vanessa.

My Family

By Miguel Roldan Solis

My name is Miguel, I’m from the United States but when I was little my mom took me to Mexico. I knew how to speak English very well but in Mexico no one spoke English with me. I had no friends who spoke English but I learned to speak Spanish. All my life I believed in Chiapas, Mexico. My favorite foods are the pozole and the tacos. The saddest thing is that my mom stayed in Mexico with my brothers. That always makes me sad. I came here because I wanted to support my family and in December I will go see my mom. My mom and dad separated when I was 6 years old, and I never saw my dad in my whole life, that’s why I’m working to help my mom because my mom already helped me when I was little and now I have to help my mom.

Things I Miss About My Country

By Angelica Sanchez

I miss my brothers because they are far away from each other. I also miss my grandfather because I am also far from him too. I miss the beach because of the food and the fruit. The last reason why I miss my country is because of how beautiful it is.

The Best Place To Visit In My Home Country

By Dafne Sosa

My name is Dafne Sosa. I am from Mexico. I think that the best place to visit in Mexico is Mexico City. One of the places you should visit in Mexico City is Palacio de Bellas Artes. I think that this is the best place to visit because you can learn about the history and culture of Mexico. Another place to visit in Mexico City is Chapultepec. Chapultepec is known for its delicious food like tlayuda and chicharrones. These are both great places to visit in Mexico because you can learn about the history of the capital and get to taste delicious food.

Importance Of Learning English

By Marilu Soto Torres

English is the most important thing you must learn when you come to the US. It is used everywhere and for everything. Learning can be very challenging and can be confusing, scary and even embarrassing at times. These things can hold us back from learning the language, but in my experience, I would encourage everyone not to be embarrassed or scared to try to learn it. I would advise everyone to take classes as soon as possible and not be embarrassed to speak anything you learn, because the fear of being embarrassed held me back for years. Since I started to try to not be embarrassed, I noticed how much English I learned after that. My advice is to be brave and try not to be scared or embarrassed to ask for help when you don’t understand something. Another piece of advice I would give is to watch tv, movies, & music in English. Finally, just try to relax and enjoy learning a new language always try to make it fun. Being in class we must remember that everyone is learning at the same time and we’re all going to be nice to each other.

What I Miss About My Country

By Consuelo Villavicencio

My name is Consuelo Villavicencio. I came to the United States twenty years ago. I like living in the United States, but I miss the holidays in my country. I miss the holidays because that's when most family and friends get together. One holiday I really miss is Dia de los Muertos. I miss the celebration of the Dia de los Muertos because it is a very special day dedicated to people who were important in my life and in history. To celebrate we put flowers, bread, different fruits, and food like tamales, mole, and beers mezcal on a special table for the dead. We also go to church. After church, we ignite traditional fireworks to receive the dead. Then we go to the cemetery to celebrate. I really enjoy living in the United States, but I hope to be able to visit my country soon so that I can celebrate this holiday with my family.

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About My Country

By Anonymous

Things I miss about my country. There are many things I really miss about my country, but I will just put down some of them. First of all, I miss my family. I still remember how we spent our time together. Second, I miss our own food especially the seafood. I also remember when we celebrate holidays because some of them are different from how we celebrate here in the United States. I wish that one day I will go visit my country.