SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

A couple of weeks ago (17th March) people around the world celebrated Saint Patrick's Day. We are at home due to the quarantine, but we were able to surf the net and discover many differen thing about this Irish celebration.

In this post you may find some tasks carried out by 2nd ESO students based on a webquest (click here to have a look at it).

Enjoy!

St Patricks Day by Lidia Gonzalo on Scribd

St Patricks Day by Lidia Gonzalo on Scribd

St Patricks Day by Lidia Gonzalo on Scribd

Santa Claus is coming to town!!

Tió

In a few days we are starting our Christmas celebrations. In Catalonia we have some curious celebrations, as having to hit a log (Tió) which after a few days having been fed, gives us some presents. Or we include a small character next to Baby Jesus who is... Well, he's called the 'Caganer'.

Caganer

Today we want to recommend you a website where you will have some English Christmas Carols. Try to learn some to sing with your family.

Spooky, scary...

Halloween history is one of mystery and intrigue, the story of Halloween’s past has been passed down through generations. Traditions and adaptations of ancient ceremonies and superstitions have evolved into the holiday we know and love today. We’ll explore the history of Halloween in various forms, and unlock the dark secrets of this ancient holiday. Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. The word Halloween is a shortening of All Hallows’ Evening also known as Hallowe’en or All Hallows’ Eve. Read more at http://halloweenhistory.org/

Christmas

We have already lived (and survived) another Christmas Day. Nevertheless, we still have New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and in Spain we'll get the visit of The Three Wise Men.

In this post we include a link with information about this celebration, which is celebrated around the world, even in countries where the Christian is not the most widely spread religion. So if you are curious enough, have a look at this link, too, where you will find information about recipes, the Christmas Story, customs and traditions and many different activities you can do at home, all the family together. Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Halloween again!

Hi again!

Apart from everything you already know about Halloween, today we want to show you a great site with lots of videos about this holiday.

You will find lots of interesting facts and maybe you can watch them with your children or your students. Have a look here.

We also want to give you the possibility of downloading many screensavers for free here. It's another blog with lots of nice stuff. Enjoy!

Halloween...

Did you know Halloween is on 31st October? Of course, you did!! 

There is a lot of stuff on the internet. Using these resources, students will create their own presentations and we will publish them soon.

If you want to know more about this celebration, surf the internet! Lots of ideas for parties, costumes, food and so on!! Here you will also find some jokes about this celebration. Enjoy! Halloween is around the corner!

April Fools Day

Today is the day. Pay attention as today you may be hoaxed. In the United States, April 1st is a day set aside to play small, clever tricks on people. Click here to know about 15 famous hoaxes in history and have a look at the powerpoint below. In this link you will also learn about the history of this festivity. Don't be too tricky!!

April fool's day from Routhu Srilaya

On the 17th of March 2014 we are all celebrating the life and work of the most famous Paddy in the world | Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland!! Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. St Patrick is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works; the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a “most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God.”

 Many folk ask the question ‘Why is the Shamrock the National Flower of Ireland ?’ The reason is that St. Patrick used it to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagans. Saint Patrick is believed to have been born in the late fourth century, and is often confused with Palladius, a bishop who was sent by Pope Celestine in 431 to be the first bishop to the Irish believers in Christ. Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there probably never have been – the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age. As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites.

The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in the “Holy Wells” that still bear this name. There are several accounts of Saint Patrick’s death. One says that Patrick died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, on March 17, 460 A.D. His jawbone was preserved in a silver shrine and was often requested in times of childbirth, epileptic fits, and as a preservative against the “evil eye.” Another account says that St. Patrick ended his days at Glastonbury, England and was buried there. The Chapel of St. Patrick still exists as part of Glastonbury Abbey. Today, many Catholic places of worship all around the world are named after St. Patrick, including cathedrals in New York and Dublin city.

Saint Patrick's day from Evapousa

Saint Patrick’s Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide. So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th.

 Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins. In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick’s Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, “wearing of the green,” music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games.

 For more information visit this website.

Happy St Valentine's Day

Love is in the air...

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Less than a week ahead...
We just thought we'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in a different way. By this we don't mean we don't like Christmas carols, crackers or stockings by the fireplace, don't panic!! Anyway, enjoy it. See you again in a couple of weeks!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

British customs and traditions

2nd year students have learnt many things from Great Britain. One of them has been about unusual traditions and celebrations. To show those different customs, students have created glogster presentations. We hope you like them and you learn many things. One of them can be checked here. Also check the ones below.

One week to go!!!

Ghosts, witches and bats will be around us in a week. Meanwhile, try to keep calm and enjoy the time left.