This document discusses the favorite festivities of Independence Day and Halloween. For Independence Day, the author eats empanadas and barbeque and goes to fondas in Playa Ancha or Viña del Mar, listening to typical music and dancing cueca while wearing typical Chilean clothing. For Halloween, the author eats candies, wears costumes, and has fun playing trick or treat by going to other houses to ask for candies. Special elements of each holiday are also listed.