Mayra
What country am I from?
The United States
What are my last names?
Perez Ruiz
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
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.
What is one of my hobbies?
Painting, hiking, or cooking.
What state do I live in?
Colorado!
Name three traditional Thanksgiving day foods in America?
Turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, corn, brussel sprouts, ham, stuffing, gravy, green beans, pie, etc.
What is one Christmas tradition that is different in America?
Mayra's discretion.
How many siblings (brothers or sisters) do I have?
I have two sisters and one brother.
What is one country I have been in besides America or Spain?
Mexico, England/UK (London)
What is a carved pumpkin called?
A Jack-o-lantern
Which Easter animals are there besides the rabbit (bunny)?
Chick, Fox, Coocoo (bird), Stork, Rooster, Lamb
What is my favorite type of food?
Spicy, Mexican, Asian, Chinese food.
Where are my parents from?
Mexico!
Do you remember the story of the first Thanksgiving? What happened? Who was there?
Mayra's discretion.
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.
What is my hometown?
Edwards!
What is one of my favorite Spanish dishes?
Patatas Bravas, Patatas a la Riojana, Lentejas, Cachopo, Tarta de Queso, Christmas Cordero, Calamares
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.
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.