Festivals in other cultures - Halloween

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Haruka & I had been talking about 'Coming of Age' Day (Seijin No Hi) in Japan - it's a long way off for her! She used to live in Florida, and has first hand experience trick or treating. This is what she wrote for homework.

Every Year - Hallowe'en

In some countries there is Halloween. We go around neighbours in the afternoon and get candy.

It's on October 31st, every kid dresses up as something. Last year I was a witch, and before that I was a fairy. I don't like plastic Halloween bags to put candies in because they will break. My plastic bag broke because of too much candy.

Finally, if it's started, every house is ready to go get candies and give them. It is a lot of fun. I hope you could know how fun it is.

By Haruka (10)

Florida - postcard from Keigo

Hi Jim-sensei,

I'm in Florida on business trip.It's sunny & warm.

I'm jealous that a lot of people (especially young people) are coming here on vacation, beacuse it's spring break now.

I wish I had free time to go to the beach. By the way, there was a lucky thing. I saw space shuttle launching. It was 130 miles away, but clearly.

Keigo