In Brazil, Halloween is called "Day of the Dead" and is associated with spiritualism and evil spirits. Therefore, most people don't celebrate it. Our Elders want to share some of the fun we have on Halloween in the States. They are gearing up for a fun evening for our Groupo social activity on Thursday. Last night, they scooped out a huge watermelon and carved a happy face, complete with a lit candle, as a sample for everyone to see. They brought it over to show us last night. They ordered 5 big pumpkins (which we will pay for), and will have them scooped out, so everyone, in five groups. can experience a pumpkin carving contest, with judges (Elder and SisterThomas), prizes, and lots of candy. I'll post on our blog some of the pictures we'll take.
There are two more days until Halloween. I see lots of fun pictures of treats some of you have made and costumes of some of your kids on Facebook, and I imagine the hustle and bustle of all the preparations. This morning I can imagine Noelee getting herself ready for school this Friday, and wonder what her costume will be for this year. We'd love to see some more pictures and/or descriptions of costumes and the fun you will be having this weekend.
I remember putting together and making costumes when our kids were little--I especially remember the year when I helped as a room mother in LeeAnn's 3rd grade class room, and hurriedly sewed costumes for LeeAnn's 3rd grade classroom. LeeAnn dressed as Bat Girl; Noelee went as a witch in her 2nd grade classroom; I went as a broomstick (can you imagine THAT one?!).
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!!!
There are two more days until Halloween. I see lots of fun pictures of treats some of you have made and costumes of some of your kids on Facebook, and I imagine the hustle and bustle of all the preparations. This morning I can imagine Noelee getting herself ready for school this Friday, and wonder what her costume will be for this year. We'd love to see some more pictures and/or descriptions of costumes and the fun you will be having this weekend.
I remember putting together and making costumes when our kids were little--I especially remember the year when I helped as a room mother in LeeAnn's 3rd grade class room, and hurriedly sewed costumes for LeeAnn's 3rd grade classroom. LeeAnn dressed as Bat Girl; Noelee went as a witch in her 2nd grade classroom; I went as a broomstick (can you imagine THAT one?!).
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!!!