Guatemala also observes the Day of the Dead.  Every year, the people of the towns of Santiago Sacatepéquez, and Sumpango celebrate with a unique twist: a giant kite festival. 

To honor their dead, they build giant, brightly-colored kites from local natural materials and fly them in the cemeteries. This ancient Mayan custom goes back 3,000 years. Of course, these days it’s also become customary to share pictures of your favorite kites on Facebook and Instagram!

How are you celebrating the end of October? Whether you’re indulging yourself with candy, celebrating deceased loved ones, or a little bit of both, we hope you have a great time!

Often, cultural differences like this can be difficult to navigate effectively