Sharing Cultures, Sharing Knowledge

A forest in Germany by Carolyn

I learnd there is a famous forest called the Black Forest and it is big. It is a part of different countries. It is called Black Forest because of the tree’s shadows.120px-schwarzwald_1.jpg

January 30, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 13 Comments

Holiday in Sweden by Mike

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Swedish people celebrate Saint Knut’s Day. They make handmade straw ornaments. The days between Christmas and Saint Knut’s Day are filled with celebrations.

January 30, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 3 Comments

Greece by Paige

In Greece the Easter eggs are all dyed red for the Greek Easter. The color means rebirth.

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January 30, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 5 Comments

Poland by Eric

250px-eu_location_pol.pngIn Poland there are over 37.5 million people. Football in Poland means soccer.

January 30, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 2 Comments

France landmarks by:Philip

Paris has the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. This is a landmark honoring the war dead. There is a famous street called the Champs Elysee. There is a famous church called Mont St. Michel.

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The Eiffel Tower

January 29, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 3 Comments

The Flag of Ireland by Olivia

Green is for the Roman Catholics.
Orange is for the Protestants.
White stands for peace between the two.

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January 29, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 6 Comments

Germany by Pierce

200px-tartine_et_pot_de_nutella.jpgIn Germany they eat crepes for breakfast and Nutella sandwiches. The favorite sport is soccer.

Did you know that Frankfurt has their own annual book fair?

January 29, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 6 Comments

Greece by Sophia

In Greece in the old days the boys only went to school and the mom helped the daughter to be a better mom when they are older.

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January 29, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 6 Comments

Venice by Joey

Venice has boats to take people on the canals.

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January 29, 2007 Posted by lyon_school | Uncategorized | | 4 Comments