Fabulous February
By Emma Wertheimer, Year 9 February, being the shortest month of the year, is packed with some of the most…
Category: Culture
Is Valentine’s Day Terrible?
By Victoire Heyworth, Year 12 Valentine’s Day is terrible for two kinds of people: those who are single and those…
Year of the Dragon and its Myths
By Chuyin Jin, Year 12 You have probably heard of the Lunar Chinese New Year, but have you ever wondered…
Do you believe in witches? Italy celebrates La Befana
By Roxane Liguti, Year 12 Do you believe in witches? In Italy, a very famous one is celebrated every 5th…
Brazilian Carnival: a Display of Flamboyance
By Terra Han, Year 11 In the lively mosaic of cultural celebrations, few events radiate as brilliantly as the Brazilian…
Saint Antoni: Protector of the sick, poor and all natural creatures
By Yuval Israel, Year 11 The youth dance whilst the Carrosses (floats) carry the enlivened singers which capture the hearts…
Celebrating 2024! How the New Year is celebrated around the world
By Emma Wertheimer, Year 9 Here in Switzerland, we tend to celebrate the new year by setting off fireworks, enjoying…
Año nuevo and the DÃa de los Reyes Magos in Spain
By Claire Hines, Year 12 The lights in the square light up the outside of the church, and the cold…
L’Escalade et la Course de La Marmite: Geneva’s wild parade!
By Yuval Israel, Year 11 L’Escalade is a traditional Genevoise carnival containing a blend of humor, tradition and commemoration of…