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Catholic people participate in masses, also some of them participate in a pilgrimage to Cartago.
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Students participate in parades celebrating the day of the National Hero
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People send messages to friends and family, also give presents like chocolates or flowers
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the most important day for the country, the students participate in parades
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people from Guanacaste prepare traditional dishes and dances , in some communities parties are organized.
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People prepare parties to enjoy with friends and relatives, they hug each other after midnight
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Children Give presents to their mothers, some others go to the cementeries to leave flowers .
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families receive and give presents each other, also they participate in parties and prepare \"tamales\"
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People participate in processions and attend to mass, some families travel to the beach or rivers.