HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. In September 1620, a small ship called the ‘Mayflower’ left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 ... read more
The word Halloween was first used in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows’-Even (‘evening’), that is, the night before All Hallows’ Day. Halloween ... read more
‘A baker’s dozen’ It’s widely believed that this phrase originated from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for ... read more
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. But the tradition of this Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century. In June 1776, ... read more
April Fools’ Day is celebrated in different countries on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools’ Day, April 1 is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when people ... read more
Although in Spanish, here you have a very useful website from the Ministry of Education: http://ntic.educacion.es/w3/eos/MaterialesEducativos/mem2006/aprender_estudiar/index2.html read more
