The rules are tricky and you have to be careful so you don't have to start all over. You really have to completely become an American.

We're hoping to start a new tradition.

We're trying to keep the tradition alive. Many don't celebrate it anymore.

We've participated in so many festivals and activities in the community. It shows we're a growing community.

By putting on another's skin, I have a sense of what it's like to be black.

I was a little naive thinking how fun it was going to be to live with another family, to learn about each other and support each other.