Mayra
Mayra 2
Halloween and Thanksgiving
Christmas and Easter
100

What country am I from?

The United States

100

What are my last names?

Perez Ruiz

100

How does trick or treating work? Explain in English.

Step 1: Ring doorbell

Step 2: Say “Trick-or-treat”

Step 3: Wait for them to guess who you are

Step 4: Take a piece of candy

Step 5: Continue steps 1-4 around your whole neighborhood 

100

Describe an Easter Egg Hunt!

Parent hide easter eggs either in a garden or around the house. Children have baskets and get a certain amount of time to find all of the eggs.

200

What is one of my hobbies?

Painting, hiking, or cooking.

200

What state do I live in?

Colorado!

200

Name three traditional Thanksgiving day foods in America?

Turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, corn, brussel sprouts, ham, stuffing, gravy, green beans, pie, etc.

200

What is one Christmas tradition that is different in America?

Mayra's discretion.

300

How many siblings (brothers or sisters) do I have?

I have two sisters and one brother.

300

What is one country I have been in besides America or Spain?

Mexico, England/UK (London)

300

What is a carved pumpkin called?

A Jack-o-lantern

300

Which Easter animals are there besides the rabbit (bunny)?

Chick, Fox, Coocoo (bird), Stork, Rooster, Lamb

400

What is my favorite type of food?

Spicy, Mexican, Asian, Chinese food.

400

Where are my parents from?

Mexico!

400

Do you remember the story of the first Thanksgiving? What happened? Who was there?

Mayra's discretion.

400

What is a Christmas stocking and how does it work?

A Christmas stocking is a big sock that Americans hang over their fireplaces on Christmas. The "tradition" is then that Santa Claus fills the stocking with toys and candy on Christmas Eve.

500

What is my hometown?

Edwards!

500

What is one of my favorite Spanish dishes?

Patatas Bravas, Patatas a la Riojana, Lentejas, Cachopo, Tarta de Queso, Christmas Cordero, Calamares

500

What is the story of Halloween?  How did it begin? Where? Why?

1. Pagan holiday to stay away from spirits

2. Changed over time.

3. It is a holiday to dress up and ask for candy. 


500

What is the story of Easter?

1. Pagan holiday, about fertility and rebirth

2. Spring and the Christian church

3. Secular holiday, with the Easter bunny and candy.

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