Some people think that certain objects bring them good luck. 【小题1】. Even people who claim not to believe in superstitions (迷信) sometimes use phrases such as ‘knock on wood’ when they speak. Superstitions concerning both good and bad luck are part of everyone's life in the United States. Even if you don't believe in them, they are difficult to ignore (忽略).

It's easy to find superstitions relating to good luck. 【小题2】. Another friend who plays baseball feels frightened whenever his mother washes his ‘lucky’ baseball socks.

【小题3】. My mother believes that certain days are bad for events like marriages and ceremonies, while my uncle always says ‘knock on wood’ and then looks for something made of wood to knock on with his hand. 【小题4】. My sister never puts her bag on the floor because she thinks doing so will bring her bad luck.

Personally, I am not very superstitious (迷信的). I don't have any lucky sock, and I don't have any lucky or unlucky numbers. 【小题5】. Superstitions are just a part of life, whether or not you like them.

Death is a scary thing and even a taboo (禁忌) topic in many cultures. 【小题1】

【小题2】 It is a time of remembrance of loved ones who have passed away.

There’s a story that after death, souls (灵魂) can only communicate with their still-living families in the first days of November. 【小题3】

To honor the dead, people throughout the country build altars (祭台) at home during this holiday. They decorate them with candles, flowers, skulls (骷髅头) and gifts. 【小题4】

Sometimes, in some public areas, there are parties, where people wear their own elaborate skeleton (精致的骷髅) costurnes.

In Mexico, The Day of the Dead is truly a celebration of life. People learn to respect that life is short. 【小题5】 They are then free to enjoy and appreciate every moment.