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The Three Wise Men is such an important tradition in the Hispanic world. It makes the Christmas holiday more than a week longer. In our country (Spain), students don’t go back to school until, at least, 8th January. That means the Christmas break usually lasts 18 days, and it could be more depending on the day of the week 6th … Read More
Un regalo de Navidad
If you’re looking for a different lesson, one that uses authentic and engaging resources, such as a TikTok video and a Spanish newspaper, you’re in the right spot. And it’s all thanks to Andrea. You may already know her. She’s the wonderful presenter of our Cuatro tradiciones de Navidad video. At the end of that video, Andrea sings El burrito … Read More
Primeras clases del nuevo año
On the last day before the Christmas break, I saw my colleague Lisa by the copy machine. There was a big smile on her face. Why? She proudly told me she had the copies she needed for the first class of the new year. She was ready. That means she wouldn’t need to plan during the holiday. She wouldn’t need … Read More
Los Reyes Magos
We’re at school almost every day. For some good reason, we rarely get sick. 6th January is the exception. We’ll take a sick or personal day and there’s no way we’ll be at school. This is how important El Día de Reyes is for us. It’s a day to be at home when our kids get up, so we can … Read More
Navidad
At the end of November, I explained to my students that Spanish-speaking countries do not celebrate Thanksgiving (Puerto Rico is the only exception). When we were back from the break they asked me: And Christmas? Do you celebrate Christmas? Well, if only they knew… But that’s our job, that they know. And that’s why in Bablingua we have so many … Read More