Wanna learn about the origins of Christmas? Wanna know how to say stuff like “presépio” or “árvore de natal”?Check our wallboards inside and outside the English Club.Cheers!!!

 On November 4th the English Club SMASHED the cafeteria with the celebration of  its 11th anniversary.  Cel Móra, Capitains Eliana Mattos and Valéria Souto, Lts Cynthia and Karina were all there showing their love. Teacher Antônio and sub-lieutenant Gonçalves offered us their usual support. Júlia and her friends also brightened our party with a special dance act. Check out our beautiful pictures !!!

On October 29th, General José Carlos Souza visited our workshops  presented at the Cultural Fair. We felt really humbled for having him there. He talked  to the guys about their works and complimented them on their great jobs.

Hey you guys, if you want to take part in the Halloween Special, leave a comment with your answers, ok? The correct answers will be raffled some special prizes. Cheers!!!

Halloween is generally considered to have evolved from what ancient festival?
  We try to scare away evil spirits.
  It’s a way to honor the dead.
  When the evil spirits came, they wouldn’t recognize you.

Samhain is to honor:
  The God of the dead.
  The end of summer.
  The priest who held the first Halloween service.

Halloween falls on the night before:

All Soul’s Day.            All Saint’s Day.         The first Harvest Moon.

What country first used pumpkins as jack-o-lanterns?

   Germany     Ireland            United States

What was the name of the Celtic harvest festival that historians say was the source of the present-day Halloween celebration?

    Samhain      Feralia    Carnelevarium

What group of people first wore costumes during harvest festivals?

    Celts      Romans       Germans

What Christian holy day, established in the 800’s, adopted pagan harvest festival customs into its celebration?

 Halloween      All Saints’ Day           All Souls’ Day

 

Hi guys, how’s it going?

Due to the lack of time and available days for our traditional Halloween Spooky Days, we decided to do it online this year. All you have to do is watch the videos posted  here, do the tasks and wait for your special prize on November 3rd, the day for our party  anniversary.

So what are you wainting for?  Time for the first task. Watch the video and answer the questions.

On Tuesday, October 6th we finally did the Trivia about the Twilight Book and Movie. It was awesome to see the guys there showing love and all their knowledge abotu the series. Check the pictures in our wallboard.

This Wednesday, student Txay from  the United States will be talking to us about his culture and country. Don’t miss it.

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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