GUY FAWKES

"Remember, remember the fifth of November.

 Gunpowder, treason and plot.

 I see no reason why gunpowder treason

 Should ever be forgot".

On November 5th 1605, a group of Catholic conspirators plotted to assassinate King James I of England (and VI of Scotland) by blowing up the House of Lords during the opening of parliament.

They hid kegs full of gunpowder in the cellars beneath the chamber where the king and the rest of the political elite would assemble. Enough powder was stored to completely destroy the building and kill everyone present.

One of the conspirators, Guy Fawkes, was tasked with igniting this huge bomb. It is Fawkes' effigy that is still burned on 5 November bonfires to this day. Do you want to learn more and have fun?
Click on the picture and play the game.

LEARN ABOUT HALLOWEEN

Hello, again. As you all know, Halloween night was last Wednesday. Here´s a good website to learn more about this scary festivity. If you click on the picture and you read and listen to the text, you´ll learn many things about the origin of Halloween and the activities children do during that night. Finally, you will be able to do a quiz to show how much you have learnt. GOOD LUCK!


                          
   

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SAINT VALENTINE

Do you want to know more about Saint Valentine around the world?
Do this  TREASURE HUNT  and find out!.
Happy Valentine´s Day!

ADVENT CALENDAR

An Advent Calendar is a calendar where you can find a surprise for every day from December 1st to december 24th. If you click on the Christmas tree, you will find out different facts about Christmas in English-speaking countries. But do not try to cheat! You cannot click on the dates which have not arrived yet. Be patient!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2011

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