APRIL

Días destacados del mes de abril. The English Calendar

1st: Fools' Day  

This day is celebrated in UK on 1st of April by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April Fools. Some newspapers, magazines and other published media report fake stories, which are usually explained the next day.

Although popular since the 19th century, it isn't a public holiday in any country.

 

 

Evelyn Rodríguez Gutiérrez

22nd: Earth Day

On this day the Earth is recognized as our home and mother promoting acts to respect it.

23rd: World Book Day

 23th: Saint George's Day 

He is the patron saint of England. The legend, dating back to the 6th century tells that St George rescued a maiden by slaying a dragon. The saint's name was shouted as a battle cry by English knights who fought beneath the red-cross banner of Saint George during the Hundred Years War.

On this day, there are concerts, rugby matches and a lot of other activities in England. The people wear a rose and decorate the buildings with the colour of St George's flag. 

 

March

Días memorables del mes de marzo. The English Calendar

Celebraciones del mes de febrero en The English Calendar

Este mes en el mundo anglosajón celebran fechas conocidas por todos como San Valentín, pero también los días de personajes tan importantes como Charles Darwin o Charles Dickens, y el delicioso y dulce "Pancake Day".
Entra y conoce más sobre esto en el apartado English Calendar.

 

                                                 

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Paula Mª Martín Bonet

Walt Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901. He was an American producer, director animator and he founded, along with his brother Roy O. Disney the company Walt Disney. 
Disney acquired worldwide fame as an animator and film productor, and as an innovate entrepreneur in the field of amusement parks.

24th November
              THANKSGIVING DAY

Elena Esparrell y Marino Salcedo

It's a traditional celebration of the United States and Canada celebrated on different days: In the United States it is the fourth Thursday of November and in Canada it is the sencond Monday of October. 
The origin of Thanksgiving are very similar in both countries.
This day was born in 1621 to thank a good harvest and the traditional dish is a big turkey.
In this day, people sit at the table with their family and friends to celebrate it.