Current Events for November 12, 2013Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Mrs. LopezComment on the following articles using evidence to answer the questions.  Your answers should be at least 3 sentences long. You need to use correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

Why We Celebrate Veterans Day

For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work. However this November 11th, be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose, by acknowledging the men and women who have served in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard.

Video Of The Week - Guatemala's Giant Kite Festival

Day of the Dead, a holiday celebrated annually on November 1st & 2nd to honor deceased family and friends is enjoyed across Latin America. However the festivities differ in each country. Mexico commemorates the day by offering the departed with their favorite foods, Haiti by playing loud music and drums and Guatemala by flying giant hand-made kites over cemeteries.

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