Inside Out & Back Again Tradition Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Part.Poem.Stanza)

Quote #4

TiTi shoves into my hand
a tin of flower seeds
we gathered last fall. (1.5.3)

This might be a tradition of Hà's, and of other young kids in Saigon, to gather seeds to plant with a friend.

Quote #5

Each of us bows
and wishes
and hopes
and prays. (1.6.7)

One of Hà's most meaningful traditions is to honor her missing father by setting up and alter for him. This is kind of like visiting a graveyard for a dead loved one.

Quote #6

I dye my mouth
sugary black
and insist on
stories. (1.14.5)

The birthday tradition has changed this year (maybe due to money shortage) so Hà gets a candy and a wish instead of the usual large dinner. What is your birthday tradition?