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Spain- Day of Books & Roses
SPAIN- Catalonia: April 23rd is called “El Día del Libro y la Rosa” (The Day of Books and Roses), or Sant Jordi/ Saint George, and…
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Columbus Day & Word Loans
A few weeks ago, my best friend lent me a heating pad after I injured my back. It was a very thoughtful gesture and much…
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Venezuela- Roller Skating
VENEZUELA: “For locals in the capital of Caracas, it is customary to strap on your roller skates and glide to Christmas mass. As legend has…
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Guatemala- Sawdust Carpets
GUATEMALA: Thousands of Catholics in Antigua, Guatemala join together during Lent each year to make colored sawdust carpets in preparation for Semana Santa, or Holy…
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Cuba- Holidays
CUBA: For New Year’s, many Cubans mop their houses from top to bottom, and fill up a bucket with the dirty water. Next, they dump…
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Holiday Packet
My Dear Friends, Fellow Linguists, and Citizens of the World: The holidays are a time for family, friends, and much merriment. Hopefully, amidst the frantic…
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Mexico- Radish Festival
MEXICO: Mexico has a lot of holiday traditions this time of year, but one particularly unique one is Noche de los Rábanos (Night of the…
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Mexico- Cinco de Mayo
MEXICO: Cinco de Mayo means “May 5th” in Spanish. It is celebrated especially in Puebla, Mexico, but has become popular in the United States to recognize…
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Mexico- Día de los Muertos
MEXICO: El Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a day to honor family members who have passed away. This tradition dates…
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Spain- La Tomatina
SPAIN: La Tomatina is a famous tomato-throwing fight that takes place every August in Spain. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to the city of…
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