HOMECOMING

Since hosting our exchange student, Elisa, this year, we have found ourselves defining almost everything we do: american culture, you know. So, Homecoming-- "strange tradition"--very american--we had quite the time explaining "puns" and why boys send messages filled with puns to your front door  in order to ask you to this event. So here's the definition: Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and highschools in the USA. It usually includes activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events and a parade through the streets of the city or town.  

All week, we have had giggles and screams and scurrying around to accept (and do so in secret) the invitations which were so cleverly put together: