Well, another week has quickly passed by. This past weekend was the celebration of Day of the Dead, which is a Mexican holiday that honors and remembers those who have passed on. I was really excited to experience it, since I had learned about it so many times in Spanish classes. But at the end of the weekend, I have to say I was a little disappointed. I actually felt like I celebrated Halloween more than I did Day of the Dead. Halloween has obviously become more popular here in Mexico, which actually made me quite sad, as it doesn't mean anything, while Day of the Dead actually has a purpose. Anyways, Friday night I went to a Halloween party with my family. My host sister and her family are part of the Lions Club, and
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