w0rDs aLivE ReSp0nSe

Well to start this response off, I LOVED the book. It taught me to be a better mother, to love all I have because there are people out in the world who have less. I know now not to give up on my dreams. With this book, I learned the troubles that people go through to have their dreams come true. The book was great and a bit sad. The ending was not so good; I would of liked if Enrique had his daughter with him. The discussion was also good. I believe it was the best we have had so far. We covered a lot of important topics, such as immigration, the Mexican-U.S. borders, and the so called 'American Dream', and the never ending love that grows between mothers and their children. I just hope the next book is as good as this one because I like the fact that a book can teach me so many things about myself and who I want to be in life.

POSADA....FELIZ NAVIDAD

Las Posadas is a nine day celebration that starts Dec.16 and ends Dec.24. which is called "Noche Buena". This symbolizes the trials which they believe Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay and where Jesus could be born. For the Posada every home will have a Nativity scene, and the hosts of the Posada act as the innkeepers. The Pilgrims request lodging by singing a traditional song about the Pilgrims. They carry small lit candles in their hands. They will ask for lodging in three different houses but only the third house will let them in. That house s where the Posada will be held. In the house the guests will kneel around the Nativity scene to pray. This is followed by the singing of traditional Chistmas songs and the party fot the children.