Archive for December 16th, 2007

Christmas in our village

December 16, 2007

Hello!
We are Livia and Daniel, aged 12. We are from a small village called Comanesti. In our village people have preserved customs which you will not see in towns and big cities.
On Christmas Eve, children deck the Christmas tree and in the afternoon they go caroling from house to house and people give them [...]

The Snowman

December 16, 2007

Hello! My name is Paula and I am in the 5th form at Humoreni School, Romania! This is my poem for all of you!
My classmate Maria-Alexandra drew the snowman for you.
THE SNOWMAN
Leaning on a broomstick
Like a little brat
He’s got a huge saucepan
Instead of a hat.
His eyes made of coal
And a carrot nose
Make him a proud [...]

Christmas Night

December 16, 2007

Hello! My name is Codrin and I am a 5th form pupil at Humoreni School, Romania. I am ten. This is my poem.
The Santa was drawn by my classmate Cătălina.

CHRISTMAS NIGHT
It is the time of the year,
Christmas is coming on earth.
It’s coming to each of us
Bringing the joy of Christ’s birth.
Children are waiting for Santa,
Sitting [...]

My crib

December 16, 2007

An important Italian tradition is the crib. It represents the nativity of Jesus. Every church has a crib and a lot of people prepare it at home.
This is my crib. It’s simple but very nice. I like it
There is a hut with the Virgin Mary, St Joseph,a small straw [...]