Some things I forgot

A few things I forgot to mention in my last post:

1.) Spanish children don't know how to make snowflakes.  I know, I know.  I'm just as shocked as you. I'm talking the paper snowflakes that you cut up and use to decorate for Christmas.  Something very easy (more or less) that I thought every child in the world knew how to make.  I was extremely mistaken once again.  That lesson plan was obviously a disaster.

2.)  The students have also never seen any Christmas movies I grew up with as a kid and that I continue to traditionally watch.  For example: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, etc.  Another big shock.

3.) Santa Clause doesn't bring toys on Christmas.  Instead the Three Kings bring presents on January 5th and/or 6th.

4.) Here are some photos from the dinner with my school the other night.

Singing with the other school

 The teachers of Niceto

5.) Last night I attended my first Spanish theater performance.  It was kind of like a musical in that there was singing and dancing throughout the show.  However, about half of the songs were sung opera style.  Thank goodness acting is universal.  I did not understand most of the words spoken, but I was able to follow the story line thanks to the wonderful acting/actions of the actors.  All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the show!