Welsh Children’s Stories
The Golden Harp Once there was a man named Morgan who lived on the edge of the rocky Welsh coast. […]
Welsh Tourist Destinations
Welsh Tourist Destinations Wales is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, magnificent castles, and rich cultural history. One of the most
Welsh Alphabet
Welsh Alphabet The Welsh language uses a form of the Latin alphabet, just like English does. When the English invaded
Welsh Children’s Songs
Wales is known for its inventive songs and rhymes for children. Here are a couple of Welsh favorites.
Welsh Baby Names
In the past, Welsh babies were usually given names from the Welsh language. For boys this meant names like Llewellyn,
Welsh Music
Music plays a large part in Welsh culture and was a very important part of traditional life. Wales is often
Welsh Costuming
At the end of 19th century Welsh people began to wear the suits and dresses common in England, and continue
Welsh Holidays
Welsh Holidays The Roman Catholic faith has played a large part in Wales for the last millennia, and many Welsh
Welsh History
A little Welsh History Wales has had a very long and difficult history. The nation has suffered through many invasions.
Welsh Children’s Games
Welsh Children’s Games The most famous Welsh game of all time is “Oranges & Lemons.” Played throughout the UK, children
Welsh Fashion
Welsh Fashion In recent years Cardiff, the capital of Wales has become an important city in the world fashion scene
Welsh Etiquette
Welsh Etiquette Wales is legally part of the United Kingdom, which comprises of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Most of
Welsh Cuisine
Welsh food is highly influenced by British food, but has many unique traits. Lamb is a very common dish, as
Welsh Culture
Welsh culture has a long and unique history far different than the rest of the UK. The Welsh language is
About Filipino Culture
The Philippines are the second largest group of islands in the world. There are over 7,100 individual islands that make
Dutch Traditional Music and Musical Instruments
There is a long history of church organs and the mechanical street organ called the draaiorgel. The draairogel is a
About Dutch History
The people who live in the Netherlands are called Dutch. German tribes first lived on the land that is called
Dutch Names and Language
What Do the Dutch Speak? Dutch is a West Germanic language. It is the language that 90% of the Dutch
Dutch Etiquette
Meeting and Greeting The handshake is a common greeting. The Dutch smile and say the person’s name whom they are
About Dutch Culture
About Dutch Culture Dutch culture (of the Netherlands) is very diverse. There are cultural differences within the Netherlands because of
Danish Travel Destinations
Copenhagen (København) As one of Europe’s oldest capitals, Copenhagen has many museums and shops, narrow canals, colorful row houses, lovely parks
Danish Language and Alphabet
The Language The Danish language belongs to the Germanic family language within the Indo-European languages. The language is similar to
Common Danish Names
These are the top names for boys and girls in Denmark: Boys’ Names Jacob, Mason, William, Jayden, Noah, Michael, Ethan,
Danish Holiday and Celebrations
Christmas – Jul The Danish word for the Christmas holiday is Jul, from the Old Norse jól meaning “midwinter”. Midwinter celebrations were
About Danish History
Denmark became united in the 10th century during the Viking period when the country was converted to Christianity by King
Danish Games
These games are three popular children’s games. You might have played different versions of these games that probably have different
Danish Fashion and Traditional Clothing
The traditional costumes of Denmark vary from region to region and date back about 250 years ago. Clothes were homemade
Danish Etiquette
Greetings Greet someone with a firm handshake and eye contact. Don’t forget to smile. Shake hands with everyone present (even
Danish Cuisine
Most Danes have three regular meals a day, usually consisting of a cold breakfast with coffee, a cold lunch at
Danish Children’s Stories
Danish folklore is made up of folktales, legends, and music. Many of the folktales have trolls, elves and goblins as
Danish Folk Music and Instruments
Music is an important part of most Danish people’s lives. Music is played at family celebrations such as birthdays, weddings
Fun Facts About Danish Culture
Denmark, officially named the Kingdom of Denmark, is a country in Northern Europe located the furthest south of the Scandinavian countries. It is also
Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments
Traditional Musical Instruments Ancient Chinese believed music cleansed people’s minds. There were around 70 types of traditional musical instruments. The
Traditional Chinese Music
Chinese traditional music is played with instruments of the xun, chimes, xiao, sheng, pipa, guzheng, guqin, erhu, drums, and the
Chinese Language and Alphabet
About 1/5 of the world’s population speaks Chinese. Mandarin is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Other Chinese
Chinese Travel Destinations
China is a large nation and has many interesting places to explore. You will see much of the tradition, culture
Norwegian Geography
Three-fifths of the country is covered with mountains. There are also farmlands in the valleys, fishing villages, and fjords. Fjords
Norwegian People
Most people in Norway are Norwegians. The Norwegian language is related to German and early English. Norwegians can understand both
Norwegian Location
Norway is a country located in Northern Europe. It is home to more than 4,600,000 people. Norway borders the North
Latin Traditional Music and Instruments
Folk music is different in each of the communities in the Latin area. Italian songs include many different styles to
Latin Etiquette
When you meet someone or leave from any gathering, you should wish the people present a good day or good
Latin Travel Destinations
You can visit a few of the smaller towns of the region, explore some of the medieval ruins, go hiking
Latin Festivals and Holidays
There are many festivals in and around the region. Festa di Primavera is the Spring Festival. There are a series
Latin History
The Italian word Lazio comes from the Latin word Latium. Latini is the common language that’s spoken and passed on
Latin Cuisine
Vegetables are a very big part of everyone’s diet. They are cooked with oil, herbs, and garlic. Sometimes anchovies are
Latin Children’s Stories
The Romans believed in many different gods and goddesses. Their collection of gods was called the Pantheon. Latin stories were
Latin Children’s Songs
Latin children’s songs were a combination of lullabies, chants, finger plays, and rhymes. The lyrics were about children’s toys and
The Latin Language and Alphabet
Latin is one of several languages that belong to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family languages. It is closely
Common Latin Names for Boys and Girls
Boys’ Names Boy’s names included Lucas, Abantiades, Zorian, Jovan, Ace, Bastian, Luke, Adrian, Andrew, Anthony, Luka, Magnus, Valentin, and Archilles.
Latin Fashion – Then and Now
Children’s fashion was the same as that of an adult but only in a smaller version. The clothing varied from