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CHRISTMAS STORIES |
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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI -
William Sydney Porter "O. Henry"
This Christmas story tells of a
young married couple whose only two possessions of any value are
her long hair and his gold watch.
Reading with
bilingual presentation (2 pages).
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC |
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OM CHRISTMAS by
OM Personal English
Come and enjoy our festive music.
You will find mp3 songs, bilingual lyrics with glossaries to the
best Christmas songs. Also interesting articles to read.
Reading with mp3 listening. |
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WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE SONG
Irving Berlin’s song celebrates an idea of peace and happiness
that anyone, anywhere, can enjoy.
Reading with mp3 listening. |
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CHRISTMAS PLANTS |
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CHRISTMAS PLANTS
An evergreen tree is a Christmas tradition in many American
homes. The tree is usually a pine or fir dressed with lights and
other colorful decorations.
Reading with mp3 listening. |
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THE POINSETTIA STORY
In many
colder northern countries, poinsettias are a sure sign that Christmas
is near. Nearly all sales of this flowering plant come at
wintertime...
Reading with mp3 listening. |
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SANTA CLAUS |
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ILLUSTRATOR THOMAS NAST IMMORTALIZED
SANTA CLAUS
Our
expression today is "Santa Claus". Santa Claus is someone who will
remain in the hearts of children forever...
Reading with mp3 listening. |
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LEGENDARY BEGINNINGS OF SANTA CLAUS
Every
legend has
some basis in fact.
And when it comes to the controversial legend of Santa, here are
facts about him that even the most
dubious
will...
Reading. |
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SOCIEDAD |
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CHARITY AT CHRISTMAS
The holiday season in the United States is traditionally a time
of gift-giving among family and friends. It is also a time for
many Americans to help...
Reading with
activity. |
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ALIMENTOS NAVIDEÑOS |
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HISTORY OF PANETTONE -
Colomba Italy
This
cake appeared in Milan,
Italy, around the 15th century, and the custom of
consuming it
spread immediately worldwide.
But
how was panettone
born?
Reading. |
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NAVIDAD EN EL MUNDO |
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CHRISTMAS IN SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA
Throughout South America and Spain
Christmas is celebrated in a deeply
religious way. But there are peculiar and interesting
differences...
Reading. |
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CHRISTMAS IN THE UNITED STATES
Americans have been preparing for Christmas.
People have been buying gifts to give to family members and
friends. They have been filling...
Reading. |
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AÑO NUEVO |
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NEW YEAR ALL OVER THE WORLD -
Holiday Websites
Not all countries
celebrate New
Year
at the same time,
nor in the same
way.
This
is because people in different parts of the world use different
calendars...
Reading. |
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A NEW YEAR BEGINS WITH SOME
RESOLUTIONS
Making New
Year's
resolutions is a common American
tradition..
Reading with mp3 listening. |
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TUTORIALES PRACTICOS |
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SECRETARY AND TELEPHONE - OM Personal
Tutorials
A useful bilingual tutorial
for secretaries and personal assistants.
Reading with listening. |
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