Christmas is coming...a questionnaire

What is the weather like in your native country at Christmas?
In my native country the weather is cold and rainy
Are you a religious person?Yes,I am.
What religion do you have? I am catholic
Does your religion celebrate Christmas?Yes,it does.
Do you celebrate Christmas in your native town? What does your town do for this holiday?
Yes,I celebrate Christmas in my native town. The 5th of January there is a parade
Do you like this celebration?
Yes,I like it because I get a lot of presents
Is it a family celebration for you?
Yes,it is. I usually see some cousins and uncles that I hardly ever see.
Do you celebrate Christmas Eve, lunch or dinner?
I celebrate Christmas Eve having dinner with my relatives
Do you attend any special religious ceremonies?
No,I don't because I am very religious
Which are the main Christmas dates in your Country?
The main Christmas dates are Christmas Eve,Christmas Day,New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Do you buy presents at Christmas?
Yes,I usually buy some presents al Christmas
Traditionally, who brings the presents in your country?
The Three Wise Men
What kind of presents do you usually get at Christmas?
Some toys for children,some games and CDs for teenagers,jewels and books for women and clothes and books for men.
Does your town get decorated at Christmas?
Yes,it does.Many Christmas lights and snowmen are in decorate the streets.
Do you usually decorate your home?
I usually decorate my home with a Christmas tree and a nativity.I also have lunch and dinner with my family.
Do you put up a Christmas tree or a Nativity?
Yes,I put up bouth
Do you have any traditional meals for this celebration?
Yes,we do.We usually hace special meals.
Do you have any special food and cakes?
Yes,in Spain the "turrón"and the "polvorones" are typical desserts
Do you drink any special drinks at Christmas?
Yes, I do. I usually drink champagne.
Do you celebrate New Year's Eve?
Yes, I do. I have donner with my family
What do you usually do on New Year's Eve? Do you have any special customs in your country on this day?
Yes, we do. We usually eat twelve grapes the last twenty seconds of the year and we usually wear something red or golden.
What special things are you doing this Christmas?
I amo going out with my cousins to a playground to explode fireworks in New Year's Eve
Make a wish for something you really want this Christmas?
I would like to go to Ourense and spend there all my holidays.
Do you think Christmas is still a traditional holiday?
Yes,I do.
Do you think Christmas has changed a lot since you were a child?
No,I don't think that Christmas has changed much since I was child but when I was a child I felt more excited with my presents
In what sense? Do you miss anything?
When I was a child I put on a table in my living room some sweets and wine for the Trhree Wise Men and nuts and water for the camels.

Tesure Hunt

In India, what type of tree is decorated for Christmas?Instead of having traditional Christmas Trees, a banana or mango tree is decorated. Sometimes people use mango leaves to decorate their homes.

Russians celebrate Christmas eating kutya. What is it and what does it symbolize?This unique plate is done of berries of wheat and other grains that symbolize the hope and the life talks, and the honey and the seeds of poppy that assure the happiness, the success, and the rest without worries.

New Yorkers will include a toast with champagne and revelry with the family and the friends.

Mexicans celebrate Christmas with posadas.A posada is a nine-day celebration with origins in Mexico beginning December 16th and ending December 24th. It is a yearly tradition for many Catholic Mexicans and some other Latin Americans and symbolizes the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born, based on the passage in the New Testament

In Rome, Italy, capitone is served on Christmas Eve. What is capitone?Is a large female eel, roasted, baked or fried. Fish dishes are also popular throughout Italy on Christmas Eve.

In Venezuela people listen to aguinaldos. What are aguinaldos?Music plays an important role in the celebration of Christmas in Venezuela. The traditional songs of Christmas are known as Aguinaldos. Aguinalderos go from home to home singing their songs and playing traditional instruments such as the cuatro (a small, four strings guitar), the maracas (rattle) and the furruco.

In Provence, France, people put santons in a crèche. What are santons and what is a crèche?literally the "little saints," colourful carved wooden or clay figures of the Christmas story. it means a three-dimensional commercial or folk art depiction of the birth or birthplace of Jesus.

In Japan, people are visited by Hoteiosho. Who is he, and why is he special? They have a Buddhist monk called Hotei-osho who acts like Santa Claus. He brings presents to each house and leaves them for the children. Some think he has eyes in the back of his head, so children try to behave like he is nearby.

In Greece people have to protect themselves from Killantzaroi. Killantzaroi are a species of goblins or sprites who appear only during the 12-day period from Christmas to the Epiphany (January 6). These creatures are believed to emerge from the center of the earth and to slip into people's house through the chimney. More mischievous than actually evil, the Killantzaroi do things like extinguish fires, ride astride people's backs, braid horses' tails, and sour the milk. To further repel the undesirable sprites, the hearth is kept burning day and night throughout the twelve days.

Germans call Christmas Eve Dickbauch. Why is Christmas Eve called Dickbauch?“Dickbauch" means "fat stomach" and is a name given to the Christmas Eve because of the tradition that those who do not eat well on Christmas Eve will be haunted by demons during the night.

In China, a very important person is named Dun Che Lao Ren. Who is it?Santa Claus in China is called Dun Che Lao Ren which means "Christmas Old Man”. The Christian children of China hang muslin stockings hoping that Christmas Old Man will fill them with gifts and treats. The Chinese Christmas trees are called ‘Trees of Light’.

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The American Elections: A Quiz

1.What is the name of the current President of the United States?
Barack Hussein Obama.

2.What are the two main parties in the US?
Republican Party and Democratic Party

3.What are the symbols of these two parties?

Republican symbol

Democratic symbol

4.Give the names of this year’s candidates and their respective party
Democratic Party: Barack Hussein Obama.
Republican Party: Sen. John McCain

5.Give the names of this year's candidates and they respective party.
Barack Obama: Democratic Party
John McCain: Republican Party

6.How often do presidential elections take place?
Every four years

7.In Spain , voters go to the polls to elect the president whereas in America voters go to the polls to elect the Electoral College. According to you, what do the electors of the Electoral college do ?
Rather than directly voting for the president cast votes for elections

8.How many people are there in the Electoral College?
583 colectors

10.What do you call the team formed by the candidates for presidency and vice-presidency?
Ticket

11.What will be the date of the Presidential election this year?
4 November

12.When does the President deliver his first presidential speech (give the date).
20/01/09

13.Where does the President of the US live?In what city?
In the Whitehouse. In Whashington.

More information about Obama

1.What's his name?
Barack Hussein Obama.
2.Where was he born?
In Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
3.When was he born?
On August 4, 1961.
4.How much does he mesure?
He’s 6’1" (1.87 m) tall.
5.where are his parents from?
His father is from a village in Kenya and his mother is from a small town in Kansas, USA.
6.Is he married?
Yes, he is. His wife’s name is Michelle and they have two daughters, Malia Ann and Natasha.
7.Where did he study?
Barack Obama went to Harvard Law School and is a lawyer. He is now a senator for the state of Illinois. He is also Democratic Party candidate for president of the United States of America.
8.Who are his favourites writers?
He likes Shakespeare, Toni Morrison and Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.
9.Who are his favourites singers?
Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Elton John and Jay-Z.
10.What are his favourites films?
Casablanca, The Godfather, and The Godfather: Part II.
11.What are his favourites TV programmes?
SportsCenter, a TV sports news show.
12.What are his hobbies?
Playing basketball, writing and being with his children.

Some information about Obama

Date and place of birth: August 4, 1961 (age 47). Honolulu, Hawai (EEUU)

Political Party:Democratic Party

Height: 6'1 feet (1,87 m)

Wife's Name: Michelle Robinson

Children's Names: Malia Ann Obama and Natasha Obama.

Car: He has a Chisler

Hobbies: Basketball, music, cook,writing and being with his children.

Favorite Books: 'Moby Dick', The Bible and 'Shakespeare's
tragedies'(Romeo & Julieta, Hamlet and Otelo etc...)

Favorite Movies: The Godfather ( el padrino) and 'Casablanca'

Personal Heroes: Martin Luther King

Making the Grade: Obama’s voting record on deaf-tech and accessibility issues stands as follows: he supports the ADA Restoration Act of 2007, he voted for the Stem Cell Research Act of 2007 and the Stem Cell Research Bill (which is important for cochlear research,) and voted for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

When I Grow Up:

Chef Obama: Marvin woods

My favourite horror song

My creepy video

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Thriller - Musica.pro

Halloween is coming

1. The price of Disney's Halloween party for this year at Disney Resort Paris is 29.

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The price of a famous American movie called Halloween Resurrection is 11,95.

3. A radio station which broadcast typical creepy and horror songs all day long name is HalloweenRadio,Live365.
Three titles of songs related with Halloween are:
Halloween (Stephen Lynch)
On halloween night (Joe Scruggs)
Trick or treat (Geof Johnson)

4.Some jokes wich has to do with Halloween:

Q: What do you say to a ghost with three heads?
A: Hello, hello, hello.

Q: What has a black hat, flies on a broomstick, and can't see anything?
A: A witch with her eyes closed.

Q: What do you call a wicked witch who lives by the sea?
A: A Sand-witch

Q: What do you get when you cross Dracula with Sleeping Beauty?
A: Tired blood.

My world María

Welcome to my world!

My name is María.I am fifteen.
I live in Mortera.
I was born in Santander and my star sign is Leo.
Here's some more information about me:
I like ride horses and traveled,I hate study maths.
I don't collect anything.
I'm scared of spiders.
For breakfast, I have an orange juice,chocolate milk and cereals or biscuits.
My favourite TV show is Los hombres de Paco and my favourites movies are Titanic and Street Dance.
My favourites actors are Alejo Sauras and Hugo Silva.
My favourite artist is Melendi and my favourite groups is El Canto Del Loco.

Bye!