Las Fallas
Post written by Empar, a United Planet Team member. The festival of Las Fallas takes place in Valencia (my native city) every year and has been celebrated for many years,…
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An orphanage may also be a family…
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Post written by Kelsey, a United Planet Volunteer. As a senior at the University of Idaho I decided it was about time for me to expand my cultural vision to…
La Diada de Sant Jordi
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Post written by Silvia, a United Planet Team member Everybody is very excited in the US about Valentine’s Day, the most important day of the year for lovers. As with…
La Chandeleur – National Crepe Day
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Post written by Lucille, a United Planet Team member Every year on February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur—a day when everybody cooks crepes, also known as thin pancakes! When…
Happy Birthday your Majesty
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Post written by Katherine, a United Planet Team member The Queen has two birthdays. The present Queen was born on April 21, 1926. She celebrates this day privately, but then…
Music Day(s) in France
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Post written by Lucille, United Planet team member. Did you know the Music Day started in France? Every year in France since 1981, on June 21st, we celebrate “la fete…
