Today the US citizens celebrate a very important day for their history. Independence day! Watch this video in order to understand why today is an important day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKotDKUNNw
Happy 4th of July!
Happy St George’s day!
April 23rd was declared International Book Day by UNESCO in 1995, but it has been celebrated as such in Spain since 1923. The reason why this day was chosen to represent the book is that two of the greatest writers in the world, Cervantes and Shakespeare, died on 23rd April 1616, and in the case... Continue Reading →
Happy Earth day!
Hello everybody! This celebration is an attempt to raise awareness on the problems that the Earth faces: pollution, desforestation, global warming, endangered species and so many others. If no action is taken to protect our planet its future will be destructed. Watch this interesting video about the oceans. It's narrated by the actress Meryl Streep.... Continue Reading →
Culture Corner: Easter traditions
In many countries, when children think of Easter, they think of eggs, rabbits and chicks. But what do these have to do with the Passion of Jesus Christ? Well, nothing at all. The rabbits and the eggs, though associated with the Christian tradition, are actually of pagan origin. In fact, the name “Easter” comes from... Continue Reading →
Culture Corner: April Fool’s day
April 1st is generally known as April Fools Day. It's celebrated in many countries around the world. The origin of such a day is not very clear, though some people trace it back to the times of Chaucer, the 14th Century English writer. In Spain, the tradition of playing jokes on gullible people is celebrated... Continue Reading →
Culture Corner: The history of St. Patrick’s Day
On March 17th, millions of Irish people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day wearing green clothes and shamrock (a three-leafed clover), drinking green beer and participating in parades. Green is so much associated with this day that in some cities like Chicago they even dye the river in that colour! But why is... Continue Reading →
St. Valentine’s day!
Hello students, We don't celebrate a simple Valentine's day at school. We want to think bigger and realise that we shouldn't only focus on couple love, but all kinds of affection: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLE even from the THINGS WE DO! We are very lucky to be surrounded by loved ones and this day gives us... Continue Reading →
Culture Corner: Groundhog Day, an American tradition
On February 2nd, a curious ceremony takes place in several American States: a group of men dressed in tuxedos and wearing tall hats go to a groundhog’s den and wake him from his hibernation. As the poor creature gets out of his burrow, the men watch his behaviour. Two things can happen: If he gets... Continue Reading →
The British
Some time ago I explained what a stereotype is. A stereotype is used to catergorize a group of people. Now, according to some people, there is an overwhelming stereotype as to what a typical English person is. It is a cultural phenomenon that never seems to go away. They are reserved, rather posh, polite, overdressed... Continue Reading →
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