Colonización de América del sur
Christopher Columbus descubre América en mil cuatrocientos cuarenta y dos. El fue en un segundo viaje el descubre isla. En mil cuatrocientos noventa y ocho Christopher Columbus hizo una tres viaje y descubre América del sur. Este es cuarenta y seis anos tarde. En el de tres viaje Christopher habia seis barcos. Tres barcos se bienes a América. Columbus y tres otros barcos viaje sur y descubre Trinidad en norte América del sur. En el viaja Christopher aterrizado en el Bahamas y encontrar el tribu nativas, personas Arawak.
Descubrir | Discover |
segundo | Second |
hizo | Made |
barcos | Boats |
viajar | Voyage/travel |
isla | island |
bienes | goods |
aterrizar | To land |
establecer | settle |
Tribu nativa | Native tribe |
"Christopher Columbus-3nd Voyage." N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2011. <http://www.christopher-columbus.eu/voyage-3.htm>.
"Voyages of Christopher Columbus." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyages_of_Christopher_Columbus>.
Las Fallas (The Torches)
Stephan Davoust
What is Las Fallas?
Las Fallas is a weeklong celebration that takes place in Valencia, Spain. There are even celebrations that take place all year long, like sporting events and other miscellaneous events. The main events start at in March and continue for 2 plus weeks with the climax of events being the burning of the ninots, giant creations built by groups or organizations to be burnt.Who and where is Las Fallas celebrated?
This holiday is celebrated mainly in Valencia, Spain, considering that is where it started and it has spread nationally and internationally. There are several other parades in Spain but there is just one original and that one attracts the most people. People have been researching at and visiting this incredible fiesta from all around the world.Why do people celebrate this holiday?
This holiday is celebrated because back in the 1400s the carpenters and the artisans need extra light to work into the dark of the night. They would use oil lit lanterns and hang them from wooden poles called parrots. Then as a celebration of longer days and warmer weather they would burn them. This celebration is dedicated to Saint Joseph, a excellent carpenter. 
When is Las Fallas celebrated?Las Fallas takes place in the month of March. It officially starts in the beginning of the month, but there are several parties and sporting events that take place throughout the year. The main event is on March 19th at midnight.
http://www.enforex.com/culture/fallas.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falles
http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/fiestas/lasfallas.asp
