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The Joy of Holidays
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DĂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) When and Where? People all over the world celebrate DĂa de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead." People in Mexico have celebrated holidays like this one for thousands of years. All over the United States, people hold parades and celebrations. These usually take place around November 1 and 2. Is It Halloween? DĂa de los Muertos might seem like Halloween. The two holidays are different, though. Halloween is often about scaring people. DĂa de los Muertos is a time of joy. People remember and celebrate loved ones who have died Lidia's DĂa de los Muertos. Lidia TerĂĄn-Cooper grew up in Mexico. Lidia and her family spent every DĂa de los Muertos at the cemetery. The family brought flowers and a picnic. They told stories about those who had died. Bands played special songs. Lidia and the other children danced and played all day. DĂa de los Muertos was always a happy day for Lidia. Lidia lives in the United States now. Lidia and her family walk in the parade in Tucson (TOO-sawn), Arizona, every year. Before the parade, Lidia makes masks. Children and adults paint the masks and wear them in the parade. Day of the Dead for Children. Some places have a parade for children. Children decorate cardboard wings to wear. They paint their faces and put on costumes.Altars. DĂa de los Muertos has many other traditions. Some people build altars in their homes. The altars are covered with cloth. The family puts up photos of the person who has died. They might add a favorite item or piece of clothing of the loved one. The family lights candles around the altars. They also make special bread. They might even leave a favorite drink. Flowers, skeleton toys, and dolls also decorate the altars. Sugar Skulls. Some people make sugar skulls. People decorate the sugar skulls with colorful frosting. Children love eating the sweet skulls. Art. Some artists make paintings for the holiday. The paintings show skeletons dancing and playing music. The art is a way to celebrate friends and family members who have died. Full of Life. DĂa de los Muertos helps people to feel better after losing someone they love. Marching in a parade or decorating altars can help them celebrate that special person. No other holiday is so full of life, costumes, masks, joy, memories, and loveThe Joy of The Blessed Virgin MaryThe Joy of Helping Others Job for the Joy of WorkâLocation, Location, Locationâ - Chapter 6 from The Joy of X by Steven StrogatzGSE GRADE 11 ELA - âLocation, Location, Locationâ - Chapter 6 from The Joy of X by Steven StrogatzThey've Got the Beat! Some students in New York really sing their hearts out! That's because they are in the school chorus at Public School 22. These students from Staten Island had a concert at the White House. They sang at a Hollywood awards show. Audiences have clapped and cheered them on. These kids are always asked to return. How does it feel to sing on stage? "I get nervous singing for a big audience," Brianna Crispino recalls. "But when I see the joy on their faces, I get excited." Sounds Good. The P.S.22 chorus is divided into two groups. The sopranos sing high notes. The altos sing lower sounds. Instruments like drums sometimes keep the beat. It's important to keep the rhythm so they make the right sounds together. Most adult choruses have four groups of voices. Here's a look at the number of each type of voice in one adult chorus from Pennsylvania. Musical Expression. Being part of the chorus is hard work. The chorus members won't disagree. They practice for three hours each week. Gregg Breinberg, their teacher, encourages the chorus to use movements. They move their hands to show how the songs make them feel. "They have their own movements because nobody feels music the same way," he explains. The chorus members understand that singing in a chorus is a big job. "We just want to give it our best!" one student says.The first chapter of Joy Luck Club