The Namesake Intro

When, where, and why did your family (or you) come to the United States? What is some family lore that you know about this experience? Mention any connections, if any, to a country of origin and any traditions that your family has maintained across generations.

I came to the United States when I was 15, and the first city I ever visited in the U.S. was Boston. At that time, I was admitted by a school called The Rectory in CT. There is not family lore behind this experience: it's just that we believe I can receive a better education in America. Since my parents moved out of the family mansion and lived in a city, we rarely maintain those traditional activities. Among those we maintained, one of them is called "Qingming", also known as the tomb-sweeping day. On that day, we will visit the tomb of our family. According to traditional Chinese folklore, the spirits will come back, eat the offering, and bless for those who are alive.

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  1. mRs. BeRZinSkASJanuary 8, 2020 at 1:23 PM

    I forgot you went to Rectory. I am glad the lore you are making in this journey includes Webb!

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