Posts Tagged: Holidays
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Feb 15, 2011
No CommentsCosta Rica: Discover nature in its purest form
Pleasures of a traditional menu The most popular dishes in the Costa Rican cuisine are: married (rice, beans, shredded beef, salad, cabbage and fried banana), the pot of meat (beef soup, banana, maize, cassava, taro and shallots) bean soup (black beans with poached eggs) and picadillo (meat stew with vegetables). Among the appetizers are: the...
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Feb 11, 2011
No CommentsUnited States: Holidays for everyone
The monuments and attractions in the United States are the Capitol in Washington, the Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, the San Francisco Golden Gate, the Old Spanish Missions of California, Florida or the captivating rhythm of New Orleans. Its natural areas are not confined only to Yosemite, Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but...
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Nov 22, 2010
No CommentsHolidays in Portugal
January 1: Year nuevo.Todo home is decorated with lights and festivities. 3-5 February: Carnaval.Desfiles, music and colors adorn the country. Mainly in the city of Madeira which made the largest carnivals. While in the south, the biggest carnival is to Loule, while in the north of Ovar. Finally, at carnival, where you are able to...
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Nov 17, 2010
No CommentsRussia: Festivals and holidays
Russia: Discover the largest country in the World Fiesta Days January 1 New Year’s Day. For the Russians this is the most important holiday. They say that As you start the year, will follow the rest so its only goal at this event is fun. Family gather for great food, decorate the Christmas tree and...
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Nov 04, 2010
No CommentsSwitzerland: Holidays
January 1: New Year. January 2: Berchtold’s Day. Early April: Easter and Easter Monday. May 25: Ascension. 5 June: Whit Monday. August 1: National Day December 25: Christmas. 26 December: Boxing...
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Oct 26, 2010
No CommentsSydney Festivals and Holidays: everything an international claim
Below are listed in chronological order some of the highlights of those are held every year in Sydney. New Year is celebrated on January 1 unless it falls on a Saturday or Sunday (in this case, moves to Monday). This date is festive throughout Australia. Sydney Festival: The appointment of 20-day-ranging from the second week...
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Oct 22, 2010
No CommentsHolidays in Miami
Holidays These are the holidays in which banks, post offices and government offices are closed. During these days, shops and other establishments may be closed as well, or have a different schedule. Holidays in Miami January 1: New Year 3rd Monday in January: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. 3rd Monday in February: President’s Day...
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Oct 19, 2010
No CommentsBahrain: Festivals and holidays
We must always remember that religious holidays in the Islamic countries are calculated using the Muslim calendar is lunar so the dates are approximate as they vary each year. Most important religious holidays Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) and Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year), usually in February. Ashura (Shia day of mourning) in March Day...
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Oct 18, 2010
No CommentsArgentina: Holidays
1 January: New Year. March 24: Day of Memory, Truth and Justice April 2: Day veterans and the fallen in Malvinas May 1: Labor Day May 25: National Day (Anniversary of the Revolution of 1810). June 10: Celebration of Sovereignty over the Malvinas. June 20: National Flag Day. July 9: Independence Day. August 17: Anniversary...
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Aug 21, 2010
No CommentsAlicante: Great destination of the Costa Blanca
Alicante: The ultimate destination of the Costa Blanca If you like the sun, friendly people, land characterized by its traditional celebrations and good food, then it is time to visit the city of Alicante. This city, always present in many travel offers for its great beauty and importance of tourism, will provide unforgettable moments in...
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Jun 06, 2009
No CommentsHolidays in Portugal
January 1: Year nuevo.Todo home is decorated with lights and festivities. 3-5 February: Carnaval ,Desfiles, music and colors adorn the country. Mainly in the city of Madeira which made the largest carnivals. While in the south, the biggest carnival is to Loule, while in the north of Ovar. Finally, at carnival, where you are able...