THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
GERMAN CULTURE and INFORMATION
Visit the world-famous
Christmas market in Nürnberg,
Germany and experience one of Germany's most beloved holidays.
Children all over Germany look forward to this special holiday. How
do they celebrate in different parts of the country?
Here you can find out how Germans celebrate this special holiday,
which honors St. Martin of Tours.
Visit this renowned fall festival in beautiful
Munich, Germany. Can you answer this question: In what month does Oktoberfest primarily take place? The answer
may surprise you!
Find some fun--masks, costumes,
parades, and parties--at this German festival!
Soccer fans: Check
out this web site for the latest information about the Bundesliga--the German National Soccer League.
What happened in Germany this week? Learn the latest here.
If you can't get to Germany yet,
you can visit one of its most famous places--the home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Are you hungry for some authentic foods
from German-speaking countries? You can find these specialities at this site.
HISPANIC CULTURE and INFORMATION
Find out more about our nearest Spanish-speaking
neighbor--the beautiful country of Mexico.
Christmas in Mexico
Christmas
is an important celebration in Mexico. What are some of the unique customs and traditions enjoyed by Mexicans?
Christmas in Spain
Compare
and contrast the Christmas customs in this Spanish-speaking country with those in Mexico.
Semana Santa
Holy
Week--the week which comes just before the Christian festival of Easter--is a sacred time in the country of Spain. What
would you see if you could be in Spain during these events?
Barcelona
Take a virtual visit to one of
Spain's most beautiful cities, the home of artists Pablo Picasso and Joan
Miró, as well as the creative architect, Antoni Gaudí.
Alhambra Palace
Travel
to beautiful Granada, Spain to view the palace of the Moorish rulers of Spain until 1492.
Aztec History
Explore the fascinating
history of the great civilization at the foundation of modern Mexico.
Quinceañera This special birthday event is celebrated by many girls with hispanic heritage.
Can you guess how old she is?
¿Tienes hambre?
Are you hungry for some Mexican food?
This site will help you find authentic foods and cooking utensils from Mexico.
