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Communication and Cultural Awareness
Can you imagine what Christmas is like in other parts of the world?
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Christmas in Brazil
When
people
TURKEY, MEAT, CHICKEN, ETC.
who live in
the
but that they love: Christmas bread (or as the
northern hemisphere think of Christmas, they think
Italian call it: panettoni).
of SantaClaus, Christmas trees, reindeers and snow.
Snow?Not in Brazil. There, it is summer and it is
hot asit can be. Poor Santa in his red winter clothes!
He should wear shorts, a t-shirt, and flip flops!
But how do families get ready to celebrate
Christmas day? Most of them decorate a fake
Christmas tree. They hang wreaths on doors and put
Christmas lights on windows and balconies. Secret Vocabulary
Santa is also very popular in Brazil. It is a game where reindeer. mammal with antlers similar to a deer,
friends exchange presents anonymously. It is a cheap known for living in cold weather
and fun way to give presents to your loved ones.
wreath. flowers, leaves, or branches in the shape
After dinner, children go to bed and wait for Santa of a circle
Claus, like many other children around the world.
anonymously. without knowing people’s names
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Panettoni
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Oral Communication
Have you ever missed a bus?
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Nanegalito.
Guayaquil.
Montañita.
What museums have you visited?Which did you enjoy most? Why? I have never been to a museum.
What are possible disadvantagesof tourism for a country? its food and landscapes.
For tourists, what is the most convenientway to get around in your country? bus or step by step.
What kind of jobs are therein the tourism industry? cook, guide, etc.
Which places are the most populardestinations in Ecuador? Panecillo, Montañita, etc.
Which cities or countries have you visited? What is your favorite? Cuenca, Quito, Riobamba ,
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Language Through the Arts
Social Studies
a list of all the activities you do from you wake up until you go to bed.
Prepare cookies.
• Create a Christmas lottery.
• Dance under the light of the Christmas tree.
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