North America and South America Celebrations

Nicaragua

Celebration: San Sebastian festivities

San Sebastian was an Spaniard that later converted to Christianity, then he was murdered. 

From 17 to 27 January is celebrated the Feast of Diramba in his honor. On January 19th a big mass is celebrated. There is a procession of San Sebastian's image, which is accompanied by traditional dances. Some of these represent Nicaragua's history.

The last Sunday of celebrations a horse parade is organized and people offer local food and drinks to visitors.

Typical Dish: Gallo Pinto

( Fried rice with onion and pepper, and kidney beans)

Curious fact: Nicaragua's national flower is called Sacuanjoche.

Vocabulary and additional information:

1. Spaniard: a person born, raised or living in Spain.

2. Converted: a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc. (synonyms: transform, change)

3. Mass: a religious celebration, usually celebrated on Sundays.

4. Parade: a public celebration of a special day or event

5. Kidney beans: a type of large and dark red bean

El Salvador

Celebration: Fiesta Patronal de San Salvador

In "El Salvador" people celebrate during an entire week in El Divino Salvador del Mundo's honor. The main events are organized in the capital city on August 5th, there is a huge procession with a Jesus Christ image. This is a colorful celebration, and it causes curiosity among citizens and tourists.
To finish the feasts they represent a passage from the Bible.

Typical dish: Fried cassava/ yucca

Curious fact: San Salvador is the oldest capital city in central America

Vocabulary and additional information:

1. Procession: an organized group or line of people or vehicles that move together slowly as part of a ceremony
2. Feasts: a religious festival
3. Passage: a phrase or short section of a composition
4. Cassava/ Yucca: a tropical plant with thick roots, similar to potato or sweet potato.

INDIA

INDIA

Celebration: Holi Festival

The "Holi Festival" is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar and is a fivefold celebration: the beginning of spring, the beginning of the Hindu new year, a time for renewing old relationships and ending conflicts in current relationships, love and the triumph of good over evil. This celebration is held in March. 

National dish: Butter chicken

Curious fact: The national symbol of India is the endangered Bengal Tiger

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SPAIN

SPAIN

Celebration: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Festival

"Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Festival" is an international festival that is held in Las Palmas in the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. The festival takes place every year since 2000 during the month of February. Highlights include the election of the Carnival Queen and the Drag Queen along with the murga and comparsa competitions of singing groups and bands.

National dish: Paella

Curious fact: The currency used in Spain is the Euro.

IRELAND

IRELAND

Celebration: Saint Patrick's Day

The "Day of the Festival of Patrick", is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. This celebration include public parades, parties, festivals and people dress up in green clothes and wear shamrocks during the day.

National dish: Irish stew

Curious fact: Dublin is the capital and the largest city of Ireland.