By Bharati Krishna
What did you dress up as for Halloween? On October 31, crowds of people were everywhere as kids shouted, “Trick or treat!” and had their legs ache from walking too much from house to house. Lots of people dressed up as Harry Potter characters, some wore inflatables where it looked like they were riding on a dinosaur, and many chose to be K-pop Demon Hunter characters too. It was quite a sight to see all the creativity and effort put into the costumes this year. What about our next holiday? Veterans Day is a special occasion to show gratitude and respect to those who have served in our military, reminding us of their immense sacrifices. Thanksgiving is another significant holiday that is always celebrated on the last Thursday of November. Families and friends gather to enjoy a feast featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, apple pie, and so much more, sharing stories and expressing thanks for the good things in their lives.
Meanwhile, there are some updates from Shamrock Hills. The new mascot is a tiger, and the school colors have been changed to green and gold. Some residents are lucky enough to actually see the construction of this happening right from their homes. Don’t forget Dia de los Muertos on November 1 and 2, a meaningful time when people honor the dead with beautiful traditions and memories. There’s even an Ofrenda in the Murray Elementary MPR, providing a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together. There is certainly a lot happening in the month of November. Are you planning to celebrate any of these events?
- Halloween (October 31)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving (November 27)
- Shamrock Hills Update (No date)
- Dia de los Muertos (November 1st-2nd)
Question:
Where is Dia de los Muertos mostly celebrated?
Dia de los Muertos is mostly celebrated in Mexico. This celebration of Dia de los Muertos is not the similar to Halloween (Although most people think it is something to do with Halloween. Just correcting a common error) Dia de los Muertos is a day to celebrate those of people who have sadly passed on. Most people celebrate by creating ofrendas (altars) with the favorite foods and photos of deceased loved ones, visiting and decorating gravesites with flowers and candles, and holding public festivities like parades, parties and dances. Celebrations often involve dressing up, especially as skeleton figures like La Catrina, sharing traditional foods like pan de Muerto (bread of the dead) and sugar skulls, and enjoying meals with family while sharing stories.
