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EASTER IS HERE

Watch how Easter is celebrated in Britain

(But this year is different. They stay home too!)

Click on the image to read and sing this funny easter rap!

It's time to play. Try some of these games

Would you like to make a paper bunny puppet? Watch this video

THANKSGIVING DAY

Watch the video and then, tell me, What are you thankful for?

With this video you can learn a lot about how americans celebrate thanksgiving, and how to cook a traditional thanksgiving dinner!!

Thanksgiving is a holiday in the USA and Canada when people give thanks.
The first thanksgiving was celebrated by the pilgrims after the first harvest in the New World in 1621.
It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November in USA and on the second Monday of October in Canada.

Families and friends usually eat a special meal together (turkey is the main dish) This meal also includes mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and stuffing.

EUROPE DAY

We celebrate Europe Day on May 9th every year. Learn more about Europe with these games

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th.

In Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day is a holy day and a national holiday.

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland as he was the one who brought Christianity to the Irish.

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in countries around the world by people with Irish heritage.

They wear green and take part in festivities and parades.

The New York City parade is very famous. It lasts for hours.

Find a four-leaf clover. Click here to play

Watch this funny video about St. Patrick's life

CHRISTMAS IN GERMAN SPEAKING COUNTRIES

As you know, this year we are starting a special project in our school: 5th and 6th graders have a new subject: "German as a second language".
That's why 2018 will be our "German Year" and you'll learn a lot of things about German language and German speaking countries.

Let's start knowing how Christmas is celebrated in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with these videos by Rick Steves

GERMANY

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

You can also sing a christmas carol in german. Try this one: "Alle Jahre Wieder" with this video

CHRISTMAS IN BRITAIN

LONDON

BATH AND THE COUNTRYSIDE

ST PATRICK'S DAY

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. In Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day is a holy day and a national holiday. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland as he was the one who brought Christianity to the Irish.
Do you know the story of St. Patricks?

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in countries around the world by people with Irish heritage. They wear green and take part in festivities and parades. The New York City parade is very famous. It lasts for hours.

Ireland is a beautiful country. Have a look!