Cultures in europe[1]

Cultures of Europe By Amber Hurst Literacy Rate, Language, Customs and Traditions. I have sound!! Turn on Speakers

Languages Of Europe ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Germany:Language ,[object Object],[object Object],Follow the link to here a song sung in German!! http://genkienglish.net/learntospeakgerman/hallowiegehts.htm

Germany: Literacy Rate ,[object Object],* Students in Germany must attend school through the 9 th grade. After that students either go to a trade school or keep attending public school until the 13th grade ( roughly 18 years old) If they want to go to college. *

[object Object],“ Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture”- Definition from Wikipedia.com Wurstl- tradition Bavarian Sausage Children dressed in tradition Bavarian Dress Bavarian – the old name of Germany. The culture od Germany and the high Alps region is called Bavarian Culture. Yodeling is traditional form of music commonly found at Oktoberfest.

[object Object],Germany: Customs Traditions: The Christmas Tree originated in Germany. A fir tree was brought in to the house and decorated with candles in honor of the Advent. Later candies and stripes of cloth were tied to the tree for decorations.

Country Literacy Rate Language Customs Traditions Germany 99-100% German (Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree

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RUSSIA: Literacy Rate ,[object Object],[object Object],Follow link to here the Russian alphabet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_alphabet

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[object Object],RUSSIA: Customs and Traditions Milk Pudding Cheesecake

Country Literacy Rate Language Customs Traditions Germany 99-100% German (Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree Russia 99-100% Russian (Slavic Language) Ballet originated in Russia Christmas

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France: Literacy Rate ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Country Literacy Rate Language Customs Traditions Germany 99-100% German (Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree Russia 99-100% Russian (Slavic Language) Ballet originated in Russia Christmas France 99% French (Romantic Language) Bastille Day- July 14. Ended the Monarchy in France. Christmas- Midnight Mass France is 80% Roman Catholic

Italy: Language ,[object Object],[object Object],Follow the link to hear some phrases in Italian http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/guide/phrases.shtml How to say hello in Italian: Ciao an informal term for Hello. It can also be used for Goodbye.

Italy: Literacy Rate ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Italy: Traditions ,[object Object],[object Object],Follow the link to see an Opera performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxKjDUrmecA&feature=related Clip from Phantom of the Opera copyrighted 2004 by Odyssey Entertainment.

Country Literacy Rate Language Customs Traditions Italy 98% Italian (Romantic Language) Opera Christmas & Easter Rome is home to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.

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United Kingdom: Literacy Rate ,[object Object],[object Object]

United Kingdom: Traditions The United Kingdom has been steeped in traditions and customs for centuries. Some of the unique celebrations are the Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England), Boxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England).

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Country Literacy Rate Language Customs Traditions Italy 98% Italian (Romantic Language) Opera Christmas & Easter Rome is home to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. United Kingdom 99% English (Germanic Language) Also Welsh, Celtic, & Gaelic in other parts. Afternoon Tea Many traditions from Scotland, Wales & England.

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