In the highlands of Guatemala, Aliz, a young indigenous member of the community, welcomed a special time called el Dia de las Acciones de Gracias (The Day of Giving Thanks).
This day was full of happiness and gratitude. Aliz wanted to learn and help her community.
She met Mr. Lim, a teacher who brought doctors from the United States to help in the village clinics.
They used a special treatment called acupuncture, working alongside local women to care for everyone.
Aliz was amazed by her village's traditions.
The women showed her how they used special plants to help people feel better. They taught her that these plants could keep people healthy and help when someone is sick.
During this time, Aliz remembered a similar celebration in Taiwan called the Qingming Festival holiday, where people gather to honor their ancestors and express gratitude.
Just like el Dia de las Acciones de Gracias, during the Qingming Festival in Taiwan families honor their ancestors.
As el Dia de las Acciones de Gracias approached, everyone in the village got excited.
They cooked delicious food and shared stories, showing thanks for everything they had.
