Easter in United States

Recently we celebrated Easter. This Christian festival is celebrated in the whole world, but every country have his own tradition.

For example, in United States, there is a parade where woman and man flaunt their special costumes and colorful bonnets. In New Orlean, they perform Easter carnival called „Mardi Gras” where you can listen to jazz music and go to the party. The Easter Parade in New York is the most popular parade in USA. Everyone can participe this happening, but it is desirable to wear colorful clothes to say hello to spring. However, like in the others countries in the world, the symbols of Easter in the USA are bunnies, Easter tree, Easter Eggs and Easter lamb. When it comes to food, it is not very special. The American people eat baked ham, potatoes ,vegetables and hot cross buns like the traditional Easter dishes. Also, egg roll is a traditional game played by children.

We can say that european celebration is quite different, it is not so pompous, but it is also the most important Christian fete.

Game of Thrones

Recently I have let talk into watching Game of thrones. And I don’t regret. It is an American fantasy TV series besed on book by George R.R. Martin. For this moment we were able to watch six seasons. In 2017 we can expect seventh season and in 2018 eighth.

This story is about dynastic conflict between noble families who want to conquer the Iron Throne of Seven Kingdoms. At first glance we can see that this series is high-budget because of the scenery, costumes, requisites. It was filmed in the Unated States, United Kingdom, in Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Marocco and Spain. It seems to me that is because of beautiful sceneries which need to show Seven Kingdoms. It is rather historical and medieval fantasy than modern. It is based on political intrigues, battles and conspiracies. We can’t find there a lot of magic. Athlough events are fantastic, story and people seem to be real. Long time after, it is possible to discern complexity of characters. We see their alternation, when firsly they seem to us to be bad and after we empathize them and we interpret them like good people.

In conclusion I can say that I’am surprise because of a fact that I can’t wait next season, because I have never even like fantasy and when I heard this is it, I said “It’s not for me”.

April Fools' Day

Today it’s April Fool’s Day. Every year, we make jokes to our friends and family, we spend a lot of time wondering how we can trick them, but actually, why do we celebrate this day? There is a few theories why we do so.

First theory derive from France. In 1582 France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian and as a consequence, New Year’s Day was moved from 1^st April to 1^st January, but certain people continued to celebrate New Year in April.

According to second theory, we celebrate this day, because of the weather. First day of spring is in March, so we expect to have a nice weather in April. Unfortunately, weather trick us and sometimes in April we can see a snow.

Third theory claim that this tradition was introduced by English who played jokes one to another around 1700 and then it became a tradition. 

So be careful this day and watch your back!

LUNCH IN FRANCE

How lunch in France looks like? What is typical for France, is the fact that generally, French people have two hours lunch break during work. Oftentimes, they start their work at 9 a.m. and finish at 17.p.m. For this reason, they like eat their lunch with they workmates in restaurant. Of course, It isn’t a principle and sometimes they eat baguettes during the work. Therefore, if they have time, they like to order in restaurant. In this case meal can consist of appetizer like salad or soup, than  a meat or fish accompanied with a type of potato and a warm vegetable, followed with a dessert and occasionally a cheese platter. Lunch is often accompanied by wine atlough they have to back to work.

BREAKFAST IN FRANCE

Traditional breakfast in France doesn’t resemble breakfasts in other countries, so don’t expect to find bacon, eggs and sausage. So what actually do the French eat?

Traditional French breakfast consist of bread like farm bread and very popular in France baguettes. They combine it with jam, butter or the both. During special days like Sunday, they often eat freshly baked croissants which they can buy in local bakeries. Children are allowed to eat this croissants filled by chocolate, but adults eat it with jam or dipped in coffee, but they rather don’t eat croissants with butter.

Concerning drinks, it is not surprise that French love coffee. It is the most popular hot drink which go with breakfast, but tea is also commonly served in France. Children, of course, don’t drink coffee, so generally they drink fruit juice.

Additionally, they  eat yoghurts or fresh fruits for breakfast, but 3-4 slices it is enough for them.

This difference between France and England, for example, probably is the result of different climate. Personally I like eat bread with jam and coffee as a breakfast, but in this case I’m hungry after short time.

SPRING!

Yesterday we had first day of spring. J It is a wonderful period when all world wakes up. Flowers are blooming and we have impression that all world is positive, we are looking at the world through rose- coloured glasses. Of course, spring it is a good time to realize ours resolutions, to start a new things and above all, to start play sports like running and skating. Finally, we can ride a bicycle, what I like seriously. Unfortunately we have to forget about winter sports like skating and snowboarding. Concerning the mountains, only walking tours without skiing remain. Children can be disappointed that there is no more snow, but knowing our climate.. we can see sometimes snow during Easter, so who knows !

Benefits of drinking green tea

1. It reduces the risk of cancer: lung, breast, skin, stomach, colon, pancreas
It contains substances which defend our DNA from carcinogens

2. It make easier a slimming and it reduce cellulite
This drink effectively accelerate metabolism and reduce appetite.

3. It stimules the blood circulation
Regular drinking green tea prevents hypertension, reducing the risk of heart disease

4. It improve your learning ability
Due to the high content of caffeine in its composition.

5. It improve skin appearance
It slows the aging process so legular drinking slows the ageing process. What is more, green tea extracts have an antibacterial properties

6. Your immunity increase
Green tea support a proper functioning of the immune system