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by Stephen Maher on 2/26/2010 11:33:00 AM
Learn to speak Spanish with don Quijote this summer. Independent ofage or education level, classroom time with intense instruction will benefitstudents, professionals, or the avid traveler. Witness yourcommunication… more »
Holy week (Semana Santa) in Spain
by Celine on 3/12/2008 2:03:00 PM
Holy week, known in Spanish as Semana Santa, is a very important holiday and national tradition in Spain. Year after year, each and every village proudly enjoys the beauty and mystery of Semana Santa. For seven days,… more »
Mexico's dia de los muertos
by Celine on 10/26/2007 1:37:00 PM
El día de los muertos ("the day of the dead") is celebrated on November 1st, throughout Mexico with variations seen in other Latin American countries and other parts of the world. It is a joyous… more »
El Dia de la Hispanidad
by Celine on 10/5/2007 11:14:00 AM
El Día de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Day or Columbus Day in the USA) is the national holiday of Spain. It is celebrated on October 12 and commemorates the exact date that Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus)… more »
The regions of Spain - With vocabulary and phrases to learn
by Erin on 9/17/2007 1:00:00 PM
Another of the "Living in Spain" pieces we've published in English language media, this article introduces you to the diversity of Spain's 17 regions, by offering a look at Andalucía, El… more »
On Fiestas, Festivos and Puentes...
by Erin on 9/4/2007 8:00:00 AM
This article was prepared for the English language press in Spain by a don Quijote intern from the UK earlier this year. Some of the fiesta dates vary each year…. so we've included links to handy sites where… more »
Día del Padre
by Celine on 3/8/2007 10:46:00 AM
Father's Day is here so don't forget to wish your dad a "¡Feliz Día del Padre!"Father's Day is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm in countries around the world. Though the date and… more »
Salamanca's Plaza Mayor, Christmas 2006
by Erin on 12/27/2006 7:52:00 PM
Happy Holidays from… more »
A Quick Guide to Spanish Christmas Posts on Spanish Teaching
by Erin on 12/10/2006 8:48:00 PM
With the holidays close at hand, our web stats show more and more of you arriving from Google searches for Spanish Christmas songs, Spanish Christmas traditions, Spanish vocabulary about Christmas, etc.To make finding… more »
"Mi visita a Granada" - A dQ scholarship recipient tells his story
by Erin on 11/15/2006 8:00:00 AM
¡Mi Visita A Granada! By Mike CarrickMike Carrick, a student at the Birkdale school in the UK, wrote the following article about his experience at don Quijote Granada for the Birkdale school website. Mike was the… more »