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Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Remembrance Day (11th November)
Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day, and in America it is called Veteran's day.
What is Poppy Day?
It is the day when many countries commemorate all the members of the armed forces who have given their lives in the line of duty since the First World War. It was first observed in 1919, however until 1945 it was called Armistice Day. Traditionally there are two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month because that was the time (in Britain) when the armistice became effective in 1918.
Why were poppies chosen?
The poppy became recognised as the emblem of Remembrance Day as a result of a poem called "In Flanders' Fields" by John McCrae. Flanders is a region in northern Europe which saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. When the poppies started flowering across the battlefields their blood-red colour quickly became symbolic of the bloodshed that had occurred there.
Let's honor the sacrifice of civilians in times of war with a moment of silence watching this video:
2014: More than 800,000 ceramic poppies are being planted at the Tower of London. Watch a video to obtain detailed information.
What is Poppy Day?
It is the day when many countries commemorate all the members of the armed forces who have given their lives in the line of duty since the First World War. It was first observed in 1919, however until 1945 it was called Armistice Day. Traditionally there are two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month because that was the time (in Britain) when the armistice became effective in 1918.
In the UK a ceremony is held on Remembrance Sunday in London at a war memorial called the Cenotaph. Many other ceremonies are held all over the UK to commemorate the sacrifice of civilians in times of war.
Why is it on 11th November?
The 11th November was chosen as Remembrance Day because the First World War officially came to an end on that day in 1918.
What is a poppy?
A poppy is a wild flower which is usually red. The poppies worn on Poppy Day in the UK are artificial and
are usually made of two paper petals with a black plastic centre. The poppies do not cost anything though wearers are invited to give a donation.
What is a poppy?
A poppy is a wild flower which is usually red. The poppies worn on Poppy Day in the UK are artificial and
are usually made of two paper petals with a black plastic centre. The poppies do not cost anything though wearers are invited to give a donation.Why were poppies chosen?
The poppy became recognised as the emblem of Remembrance Day as a result of a poem called "In Flanders' Fields" by John McCrae. Flanders is a region in northern Europe which saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. When the poppies started flowering across the battlefields their blood-red colour quickly became symbolic of the bloodshed that had occurred there.
Let's honor the sacrifice of civilians in times of war with a moment of silence watching this video:
2014: More than 800,000 ceramic poppies are being planted at the Tower of London. Watch a video to obtain detailed information.
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Halloween
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Groundhog Day (2nd February)
A ground hog is a small animal that digs and lives under the ground. Ground hogs live in many parts of America. In the winter they hibernate like bears and some other animals.
There is a legend that says a few hundred years ago Europeans brought Ground Hog Day to America. They said that the ground hog wakes up from his hibernation on February 2. (February 2 is half way between winter and spring.) If he comes up from his hole and it is sunny, he will see his shadow and be frightened. If he sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter weather. But if he comes up and the sky is cloudy, he will not see his shadow and will not be frightened. Then spring weather will come very soon.
There is a legend that says a few hundred years ago Europeans brought Ground Hog Day to America. They said that the ground hog wakes up from his hibernation on February 2. (February 2 is half way between winter and spring.) If he comes up from his hole and it is sunny, he will see his shadow and be frightened. If he sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter weather. But if he comes up and the sky is cloudy, he will not see his shadow and will not be frightened. Then spring weather will come very soon.
Some people believe this legend and they watch the sky on February 2. Many people are happy if it is cloudy on that day. They think spring will come soon.
Super Bowl 2015
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Fotball League. It's also the most popular sporting event in the USA, and one of the biggest media events as well.
The Super Bowl is played in a different city each year, but attending the game is difficult because tickets are extremely expensive. So, most Americans go to a Super Bowl party, which is usually at a friend's house. People gather together on the evening, eat snacks, have some drinks, watch the game, and cheer on their team. It is almost like an "unofficial holiday".
The Super Bowl is also an important part of American media and entertainment. Corporations pay millions of dollars to have their advertisements broadcast during the game, and big-name pop stars are paid millions to perform during the Half Time Show, which takes place midway through the game.
Katy Perry was in charge of the entertainment this year. She used a giant tiger to wow the crowds with the Super Bowl halt-time performance. Watch it:
Katy Perry Super Bowl Halftime Show 2015 - FULL... por abzzzOfficial
Clever commercials and an afternoon of snacks and beer were some of the only draws for people who didn't care about the game itself. There used to be some competiton between advertisers. Still today there are some good humorous ones, enjoy watching them:
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The Super Bowl is played in a different city each year, but attending the game is difficult because tickets are extremely expensive. So, most Americans go to a Super Bowl party, which is usually at a friend's house. People gather together on the evening, eat snacks, have some drinks, watch the game, and cheer on their team. It is almost like an "unofficial holiday".
The Super Bowl is also an important part of American media and entertainment. Corporations pay millions of dollars to have their advertisements broadcast during the game, and big-name pop stars are paid millions to perform during the Half Time Show, which takes place midway through the game.
Katy Perry was in charge of the entertainment this year. She used a giant tiger to wow the crowds with the Super Bowl halt-time performance. Watch it:
Katy Perry Super Bowl Halftime Show 2015 - FULL... por abzzzOfficial
Clever commercials and an afternoon of snacks and beer were some of the only draws for people who didn't care about the game itself. There used to be some competiton between advertisers. Still today there are some good humorous ones, enjoy watching them:
Commercial 1
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