tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post4391595097716553105..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: tales from the candy cryptSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-31457352945095241592012-10-26T01:28:22.320-05:002012-10-26T01:28:22.320-05:00And my mother celebrates Memorial Day in that same...And my mother celebrates Memorial Day in that same spirit. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53452152085025104302012-10-26T00:46:37.477-05:002012-10-26T00:46:37.477-05:00I think it ends up an individual celebration, I st...I think it ends up an individual celebration, I still do what I grew up with whatever or wherever, I happen to be. Because it is a big one, to celebrate and remember. <br /><br />I'm sure, as you say, other places may celebrate it more, as I heard some of your neighbors may go off to the highlands for those reasons. If I was there I would do the same. It's a special celebration, in remembrance.Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-78388069763960019712012-10-26T00:03:40.924-05:002012-10-26T00:03:40.924-05:00I was enthralled with the Mexican comfort level wi...I was enthralled with the Mexican comfort level with death. Ever since I was about four, I have been fascinated with the undiscovered country. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16763871005010248322012-10-26T00:00:47.442-05:002012-10-26T00:00:47.442-05:00But oddly absent from most homes here in Melaque. ...But oddly absent from most homes here in Melaque. As you know, this is simply a different Mexico than the highlands. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-64582038854836170572012-10-25T23:20:23.125-05:002012-10-25T23:20:23.125-05:00In some spanish countries, the day of the dead is ...In some spanish countries, the day of the dead is celebrated as all soul's day, it's a very Big thing to honor the dead of our loved ones. Very traditional as far as as specific food and drink are made, one called "colada morada", a fruity drink, and a pastry, called "guagas de pan", I grew up with it. <br />Very Different from the halloween, in the States.Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-17245956274659020532012-10-25T18:49:23.344-05:002012-10-25T18:49:23.344-05:00Until you really understand it, Day of the Dead ca...Until you really understand it, Day of the Dead can appear quite ghoulish, what with all the skulls, <i>katrinas,</i> candy coffins, and the like. But once it's explained that it's a day of remembrance for loved ones passed on, it's quite touching, really. Here in the USA, it seems that we bury our dead, and then try to get on with life as quickly as possible. But I think remembering loved ones who've passed on is a nice tradition. <br /><br />As for Halloween, I have no problem with the idea that Mexicans might well too celebrate it. It's a fun, guilt-free holiday. No one feels bad about not flying across the country to be with family on Halloween. Instead, we all throw a big party. So that's all to the good. <br /><br />What would be sad for Mexico would be if Halloween were to displace Day of the Dead. <br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we've returned home to turning leaves, and the beginning of raking and blowing season.</i>Kim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39497459678851075052012-10-25T10:40:09.238-05:002012-10-25T10:40:09.238-05:00Maybe hanging bathroom waste baskets from tree lim...Maybe hanging bathroom waste baskets from tree limbs would work like training wheels on a bicycle. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-35672037949101422082012-10-25T09:12:58.494-05:002012-10-25T09:12:58.494-05:00Secure in the knowledge that my house is imperviou...Secure in the knowledge that my house is impervious to TP'ing, I have tried to explain the time-honored tradition to Mexican youth, only to be met with stares of incredulity. jennifer rosenoreply@blogger.com