Every November 1st the day after Halloween‚ the Latino community celebrates the Day of the Dead. This year was my first time going to one‚ which was located in the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen‚ IL. When we first started to walk up to the building there was already a long line outside of the doors‚ all the way past the playgrounds and down the street. I went with my cousins and my sister to the festival. We decided not to wait in line and went to the others exhibits they were showing
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in Mexico. Instead‚ we celebrate the Day of the Dead and the Day of All Saints. Every year‚ during these two days‚ my family and I would go to our local cemetery and place marigold flowers and food on the graves on our ancestors. It was a tradition we kept doing until we moved here to Glenwood Springs. Arriving to the United States was a bit of a culture shock. A lot of things were different. One of those things was the celebration of Halloween. On the last day of October‚ kids would dress up as many
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Valentine’s Day I. Introduction What are you plans this February 14? Are you going out with your significant other? Will you buy him or her chocolates or Valentine’s card? Valentine’s Day‚ celebrated every February 14 in many countries around the world‚ a day of romance and love‚ with a fascinating history and traditions. According to the Valentine’s Day Intention and Action Survey‚ Valentine’s Day is the second largest card exchanging day‚ behind only Christmas. II. Body Many scholars suggest
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terrible depression that plagues him throughout the book stems from his inability to find a true companion. It is John Flory’s unprecedented natural sense of equality in all mankind that is the root cause for his loneliness throughout the book Burmese Days by George Orwell. There are very few potential friends for a white bachelor in Burma in the 1920’s‚ and Mr. Flory destroys practically every possibility immediately by thinking that all men are created equal. The other dozen or so members of the
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Difference between Day of the Dead and Halloween Halloween and Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos have many differences other than just cultural differences. Many people believe that these two holidays are the same things but in all reality they have more differences that similarities. Halloween is when ghosts are able to walk the earth again and cause a bit of chaos while on the other hand Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is about celebrating the cycle of life and remember those who did
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Burmese Days: An Example of Imperialism Nineteenth century industrialization brought new riches and power to Western Europe‚ driving the expansion of opportunities and the building of empires in undeveloped territories. Although the developed countries brought many modern technologies to under-developed nations‚ they also brought fierce racism and European arrogance. Burmese Days by George Orwell was written in 1834 as a satirical view of English imperial life in Burma. Orwell provides a realistic
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As these individuals boldly practice their beliefs in freedom‚ they rewrite history‚ and we as American honor these patriots who were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans Day is the day that we set aside to honor those who serve‚ but one day does not cover all the bloodshed. The day is not enough to show the appreciation which is due to the countless number of heroic men and woman. The American people should do more to show how much they appreciate their duty. Veterans make
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farmland and desert‚ but also beautiful mountains and jungles. The diverse landscape shaped the traditions and foods of the Mexicans residing in the area. But every year‚ on Day of the Dead these many traditions and foods unite to celebrate their ancestors‚ creating a beautiful meshing of the many cultures in Puebla‚ Mexico. Day of the Dead traditions can vary from region to region‚ but preserve the core of the celebration‚ recognizing and rejoicing with deceased ancestors. The celebration goes on
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Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead is a day dedicated to the memory of the dead. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. This holiday celebrated throughout Mexico‚ Guatemala‚ Honduras and Salvador on 1st and 2nd November. In Mexico‚ Day of the Dead is a national holiday‚ and all banks are closed. Day of the Dead became celebrated on the territory of current Mexico by ancient nations as olmeks and maya. Rituals
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history of International Workers’ Day. However‚ it was clear that it was born from the struggle for the eight-hour day. ’In 1884‚ the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day’s work from and after May 1‚ 1886. The resolution called for a general strike to achieve the goal‚ since legislative methods had already failed. With workers being forced to work ten‚ twelve‚ and fourteen hours a day‚ rank-and-file support for the
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