http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=3069&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by lilyponden-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/56855.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 05:27:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56855lilypondLearn the German words and expressions for visiting the Christmas Markets and preparing for Christmas Eve. German Pre-Christmas Traditions The festive season in Germany starts on the 4th of December; this year's date for the four weeks leading up to Christmas. To mark the season, people in Germany buy or make a wreath, richly decorated and with fou...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/53555.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 16:24:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53555lilypondSaint Martin Day, or Martinifest, is celebrated on the 11th of November in Germany. Learn history, legends and vocabulary about St. Martin, patron saint of the Harvest and the Poor. There is a traditional St. Martin meal, a story of St. Martin’s cloak, and a German nursery rhyme about St. Martin. History and Legends St. Martin was a Roman sol...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/51966.aspxThu, 08 Oct 2009 22:03:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:51966lilypondLearn about the background of Erntedankfest, Germany's Thanksgiving. We look at traditions in rural areas and the appropriate vocabulary in German. Background Thanksgiving, or Erntedankfest in Germany has a long tradition, particularly in rural areas. It’s a celebration to give thanks for the successful collection of the harvest which guarantee...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/18619.aspxSun, 07 Dec 2008 15:17:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18619lilypondEsperanto, the brain child of L.L. Zamenhof, did not achieve the intended success as an internationally spoken and understood artificial language. However, approx. 2 Mill. people use it and it certainly forms part of language culture heritage worth knowing about. History L.L. Zamenhof was a Jewish ophthalmologist from Bialystock which, at the time,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/51345.aspxThu, 01 Oct 2009 05:12:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:51345lilypondLearn about the history and vocabulary relating to the celebrations of 1st and 2nd November in Germany. History Both Allerheiligen (All Saints) and Allerseelen (All souls) are religious holidays. The Catholic church knows of many saints; those that have officially been sainted and those who have not, as well as a variety of faithful Christians who ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/30303.aspxThu, 26 Mar 2009 15:38:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30303lilypondCinco de Mayo is thought by many to be the Mexican day of Independence. However, Mexico actually celebrates Independence on September 16. This year is the 199th anniversary of its Independence in the calendar of Mexico. Learn some history and the words relating to war, peace, revolution and heroes, Mexican Independence day - September 16th A lot of...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/48891.aspxMon, 14 Sep 2009 18:37:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48891lilypondLearn about the history of Galego, the alphabet and a few useful phrases in Galician, as well as some tips on how to say them. Use of Galician language Galician or Galego is spoken in the autonomous province in the North/West of Spain. It’s the official language together with Spanish and is used everywhere, in schools, newspapers, regional televisi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/25319.aspxTue, 03 Feb 2009 21:30:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25319lilypondLocal history brought to life in a hands-on museum, where pupils can learn and play. Family Day Museums can be intimidating places. On the other hand, there is no better way to conduct a history lesson. If you try to interest your students in a visit to a museum, you will most likely be met with a yawn and exclamations of "oh,no.." or wor...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/24669.aspxFri, 30 Jan 2009 21:33:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24669lilypondSport idols, rockers, rappers and movie actors attract today's teens' attention. Plan your history lessons around these interests and convert historic figures into modern day stars. Marathon and sports Marathons and half marathons are ever popular. No city or town, where a marathon race isn't staged at one time or another, often for charity...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16753.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 13:59:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16753lilypondLearn about three typically German customs, particularly enjoyed by children. We look at marzipan, a delicious treat, The visit of Sankt Nikolaus, and the Advent Calendar used by German children. Adventskalender The Adventskalender is a means to count down the days to Christmas, beginning on the 1st of December and culminating in the eve of the bir...