Fabulous February
By Emma Wertheimer, Year 9 February, being the shortest month of the year, is packed with some of the most…
Tag: culture
Year of the Dragon and its Myths
By Chuyin Jin, Year 12 You have probably heard of the Lunar Chinese New Year, but have you ever wondered…
Do you believe in witches? Italy celebrates La Befana
By Roxane Liguti, Year 12 Do you believe in witches? In Italy, a very famous one is celebrated every 5th…
Brazilian Carnival: a Display of Flamboyance
By Terra Han, Year 11 In the lively mosaic of cultural celebrations, few events radiate as brilliantly as the Brazilian…
Saint Antoni: Protector of the sick, poor and all natural creatures
By Yuval Israel, Year 11 The youth dance whilst the Carrosses (floats) carry the enlivened singers which capture the hearts…
Año nuevo and the Día de los Reyes Magos in Spain
By Claire Hines, Year 12 The lights in the square light up the outside of the church, and the cold…
L’Escalade et la Course de La Marmite: Geneva’s wild parade!
By Yuval Israel, Year 11 L’Escalade is a traditional Genevoise carnival containing a blend of humor, tradition and commemoration of…
The 30th of November, a day dedicated to the victims of chemical warfare
By Claire Hines, Year 12 From 600 BC to the present day, chemical weapons have and are still being used…
The Atrocities of Thanksgiving’s Past
By Yuval Israel, Year 11 Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the US, Canada, Grenada and…