ABOUT US

         Group's members

Our group is composed by great professionals that are specialized in developing new methodologies which are looking for a breakthrough in the traditional education ways. We are very enthusiastic and energetic; this helps us keep on going in the difficult times.

This group has 4 components, two boys and girls. All of us are studying to become teachers in the UCV, and are very excited about this project, hopefully we will be able to continue with this new idea and use it in the future when we get our teachers degree.

Hope you will enjoy this blog!!

NOW WE WILL LET YOU KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US!

 My name is Iñaki Masip. I am from Barxeta. I am studying to be  a teacher in preeschool and primary school. I am on my third year at the university. My favorite hobby is playing football and running.

I hope that you have a FUNtastic Time!!

My name is Cristina Tapia Pérez. I am 20 years old and I am studying to be a  teacher on preeschool and primary school. One of my hobbies is travelling . I love travelling around the world. I have been in France, England, Ireland, Italy, Hungary..

I hope that you enjoy our blog because it is a fantastic place to learn and play!

Hi, my name is Marc Albiñana; I live in a town of the province of Valencia named Xátiva. I love living in this town because the weather is great! Nowadays I’m studying and working at the same time. Some times it’s quite difficult, but thanks to my friends and partners I can manage all. On my free time I like playing basketball and getting together with my friends, but what I most enjoy is going on the weekends to the country and eating with my family.

My name is Cecilia and I'm teacher kindergarden and primary school. I live in Xativa where there are lots of diferents options to enjoy your time. I work in a musical school. In my free time I play flute in a orquestra. On Sundays we use to make a concert in the theatre. 

                                                                                                                           

CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD

CHRISTMAS SWEETS

CHRISTMAS FOOD

CHRISTMAS: TRADITIONS, SPANISH VS BRITISH

BRITISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

- Christmas is the most popular festival in England. Their traditions have hundreds of years.
- The first Christmas card was sent in England around 1840. Currently in U.K., a lot of people send more than one billion cards annually.
- Christmas carols are sung around the Christmas Tree. A lot of Christmas carols were written in century XIX are very popular nowadays.
- In the doors, fireplaces and tables there are Christmas wreaths that mean the eternity of life.
- At Christmas Eve, children hang their stockings in the fireplace for Santa to put candies or presents inside of them.
- Message of the Queen. The tradition began in 1932 with king George V.
- 26^th December, Saint Esteban or Boxing Day is a day for collecting money.

SPANISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS 

- Nativity scene, represents Jesus Christ being born,  for the Catholic Religion.
- Christmas Plant o Poinsettia. Typical Christmas present.
- Ask for “Arguinaldo”. Children sing Christmas carols for presents, candies or a little money.
- Christmas Lottery is celebrated on 22^th December. This draw is performed since 1812. In Spain, it is popular to see some Children Drawing too.
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are celebrated in Spanish homes with all the family.
- Kings Day is celebrated every 6^th January. It is a day devoted to children. The typical sweet this day is “Epiphany Cake”.

CHRISTMAS FOOD

In Spain, there isn't a "star" plate to eat in Christmas Eve or the Christmas days. For instance, it is typical that in Spain we eat pork, goat or other fish or meat as first plate. In U.K., turkey is the king of the celebration.

A traditional Christmas menu in UK consist of  roasted turkey surfing with to pigs in blankets, gravy, cranberry sauce, roast potatos, Brussels sprouts.

In Spain, the typical desert is nougat. However, in UK, there are many deserts: Christmas pudding with sauce ron or brandy, custard cream or mince pies too. 

In UK, normally there is a starter before turkey, for instance, pumpkin cream or sweet potato. However, in UK is very probable that in Christmas menu is created a based on food (sausage rolls, bacon wraps, pizzas, etc).
Christmas food are quite abundant. Principally, it begins with a tasting entrees and appetizers. After, there are first plate, second plante and desert. In Spain, you can eat all types of seafood, steaks, roasts, soups...

In these days, some of the most desirable foods are turkey, lamb, cabbage, bream, oysters, eels or ham with to spanish wine, cava or cider.

In the deserts, nougat is a typical desert although other kinds of deserts also exist, as as "marzipan, polvorones and mantecados".

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

SILENT NIGHT

Silent night, holy night,

all is calm, all is bright

round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy infant, so tender and mild,

sleep in heavenly peace,

sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,

shepherds quake at the sight;

glories stream from heaven afar,

heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ the Savior is born,

Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,

Son of God, love's pure light;

radiant beams from thy holy face

with the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

 Silent night, holy night,

wondrous star, lend thy light;

with the angels let us sing,

Alleluia to our King;

Christ the Savior is born,

Christ the Savior is born!

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year

Good tidings we bring To you and your king

We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

Now bring us some figgy pudding

Now bring us some figgy pudding

Now bring us some figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer

We won't go until we get some

We won't go until we get some

We won't go until we get some So bring it right here

So bring us some figgy pudding

So bring us some figgy pudding

So bring us some figgy pudding And bring it right here

Good tidings we bring To you and your king

We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

JOY TO THE WORLD

Joy to the world! the Lord is come; 

Let earth receive her King; 

Let every heart prepare Him room, 

and heaven and nature sing, 

and heaven and nature sing, 

and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 

Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; 

Let men their songs employ; 

while fields and floods, 

rocks, hills and plains 

Repeat the sounding joy, 

Repeat the sounding joy, 

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 

No more let sins and sorrows grow, 

nor thorns infest the ground; 

He comes to make His blessing flow 

far as the curse is found, 

far as the curse is found, 

far as, far as the curse is found. 

He rules the world with truth and grace, 

and makes the nations prove 

the glories of His righteousness, 

and wonders of His love, 

and wonders of His love, 

and wonders, wonders of His love.

CHRISTMAS RIDDLES

CHRISTMAS QUIZ

IN THE TOP OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE