Tales from childhood: Christmas holiday.

 It was a very important day for Sophie. She wanted to celebrate Christmas with her friends. 

Lara's stepmother decided to throw a party for children and their friends. She began to prepare for this event in advance. Sophie and Natalie were invited to this party.

In the morning, all the guests gathered in a cozy apartment. Santa Claus was guest, too. Children received gifts.

Little Sophie liked the way the apartment was decorated.

"I will remember this Christmas," Sophie said to Natalie.

"Me too," Natalie said.

Lara had a soft toy. She was happy in this day just like the other children.

Sophie remembered this Christmas with warmness.

This holiday was nice for children. Everyone was happy and contented.

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Warm season in Chile.

 

Hyacinth.

 Hyacinth (Ὑάκινθος) (Huákinthos) was a hero in Greek mythology. He was popular in Sparta.

Oebalus (Οἴβαλος), king of Sparta, was Hyacinth's father. Or his father was Pierus (Πίερος). His mother was Clio (Κλειώ) or Diomedes (Διομήδη).

Hyacinth was a very beautiful prince. He was admired by Zephyrus, west wind. Also, Hyacinth had relationships with Apollo (Ἀπόλλων).

Spartan prince was killed by Apollo. He accidentally hit Hyacinth with a discus.

There is a plant named Hyacinth.

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Homemade coconut balls.

 

Milk chocolate with honey.

 

Tales from childhood: This or that.

 Sophie liked very different games. Sometimes she played alone with her toys. Then she came up with the rules for her own games. Or she played with her friends. It depended on her mood.

But one day children played in the yard. They rehearsed the play. Little Lara didn't want to listen Sophie's words. It was very unpleasant for her. Some little girl won't let her play.

Suddenly Beth and Lara's stepmother appeared from the corner. The young woman was with her children.

"Must play all together or no one," the stepmother said.

Lara went in her thoughts. She made a mistake. Little Lara had to listen to Sophie. Her stepmother was right in this moment.

Sophie decided to play alone. She played in a game with her own rules.

Lara caught the young woman's stern gaze and considered her behavior. Beth supported Lara's stepmother.

Anthropology.

 Anthropology is a field of study. The Greek word ánthrōpos  (ἄνθρωπος) means "human". Another Greek word lógos (λόγος) means "study". 

This science studies human behavior, human biology (βιολογία), and societies. There is a cultural anthropology.

This branch of study appeared in ancient Greece. Scientist and philosopher Aristotle (Ἀριστοτέλης) used this word. Anthropology studied human nature and soul.

The science of human has evolved over the centuries. In XVIII and XIX centuries, anthropology was formed. History, culture, language, and psychology are parts of anthropology.

Many scientists and philosophers did a lot of for this science. Among them were Leonardo da Vinci and Carl Linnaeus.

Also, anthropology studies primitive society and human body.

Archaeologists find various excavations.

Students study this science in colleges and universities.

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Zephyrus.

 Zephyrus (Ζέφυρος) (Zéphyros) was a type of the wind in ancient Greece. He was the western wind. His parents were Astraeus (Ἀστραῖος) and Eos (Ἕως). Zephyrus had brother, such as: Boreas (Βορέας), Eurus (Εὖρος), and Notus (Νότος). 

He had different relationships with other gods and goddesses. Among them were Achilles and Apollo. 

Iris (Ἶρις) was one of his wives. Zephyrus's son was Eros. Nymph (νύμφαι) Chloris (Χλωρίς) was his wife. They had a son Karpos.

There are many paintings and statues about this god.

Great people: Erasmus.

 Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was known as a Dutch philosopher. He was born on October 28, 1469, in the Netherlands.

He was interested in humanism. Erasmus studied in colleges and universities. His era was Renaissance Philosophy or XVI century philosophy.

Erasmus wrote many books. In Praise of Folly (Stultitiae Laus or Moriae Encomium). This book was written in 1509. On Civility in Children (De civilitate morum puerilium) (1530). Handbook of a Christian Knigh (Enchiridion militis Christiani) (1501). In these books there are satire and philosophy. He wrote his books in Latin.

English philosopher Sir Thomas More shared the same era with Erasmus Roterodamus.

Erasmus died on July 12, 1536, in Basel, Old Swiss Confederacy.

Homemade pryanik with sugar topping.

 

Famous people and their quotes. Part fifty four.

                                                            Alexandre Dumas (father).

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“All for one, one for all, that is our device.”

“One's work may be finished someday, but one's education never.”

“Happiness is like those palaces in fairytales whose gates are guarded by dragons: We must fight in order to conquer it.”

Sources of information:

https://www.biography.com/writer/alexandre-dumas

and https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/4785.Alexandre_Dumas

Literature. Part sixty nine.

                                           The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.

Santiago is an old man. He is a fisherman. Santiago tried to catch fish every day. This went on for eighty four days. He couldn't catch fish in the sea.

Many people thought that Santiago was an unlucky fisherman, expect for a young boy named Manolin, who helped him. Santiago and Manolin became friends.

The fisherman meets with various difficulties and problems. Manolin always supported Santiago. The old man solved his own problems.

On the eighty-fifth day, Santiago caught a large marlin fish. But the sharks ate this fish.

Little Manolin worried for Santiago.

At the end, they were going to fish together.

This novel was translated to many languages. The book had different awards. There are movies and cartoons about this story.

Recipe of homemade sandwich with soft cheese.

 Ingredients: 

Bread-1 slice

Soft cheese-1

Spread soft cheese on the bread slice.

Tales from childhood: How to solve problems.

 Little Sophie often listened to the opinions of adults. Many teachers in the school were her authorities. Usually the thoughts and words of the mother and granny coincided with the opinions of the class teacher.

But this happened. Lara's stepmother was a kind woman and good example for different children. 

Her husband had a friend. This man had a hard situation. His wife and children left him.

Some people scolded this man. They were sure that he did unpleasant things to his family. Also, people had a bad opinion about Lara's father. he left his wife and daughter.

"I understand you," said Lara's father.

"Thanks for your support," said his friend.

The stepmother had her own opinion, too. But she didn't say it.

"Every person must resolve his problems," the woman said.

These words Sophie heard in the yard. At the moment children played with each other. They had a problem.

Sophie understood that some people didn't want to say their opinion. Maybe it's better.

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I'm in childhood and now.

Judgement of Paris.

 Paris (Πάρις) or Alexander (Ἀλέξανδρος) was the son of Priam (Πρίαμος,) and Hecuba (Ἑκάβη). His parents were King and Queen of Troy.

During the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, Eris, the goddess of discord, threw the golden apple, also known as an apple of discord.

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena had a dispute. The apple had an inscription "To the most beautiful." Each of them wanted to have this title.

The goddesses went to Zeus. He gave the golden apple to Hermes. They went to Paris.

Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera made different promises to Paris. Athena promised him victories in wars, glory, and wisdom. Hera promised to make Paris king of Europe and Asia. Aphrodite promised him love of the beautiful Helen. So, Paris gave an apple of discord to Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.

Helen of Troy was later kidnapped. So, the Trojan War started.

There are many different paintings and statues about this myth.

Milk chocolate with almonds.

 

Lavender in the pot.

 

Byzantine Empire.

 Byzantium or Eastern Roman Empire (Imperium Romanum Orientale, Romania) (Βασιλεία Ῥωμαίων, Ῥωμανία) was a province in the late antiquity and early Middle Ages. Capital of Byzantium was Constantinople. This city was large.

The Byzantine Empire left after the Roman Empire.

This country had its own culture, laws, civilization, rules, and emperors. Byzantine Empire was powerful for that time.

People in this empire talked in Greek language. But they identified themselves as Romans. Their religion was Christianity.

Byzantine Empire was a wealthy country in the early medieval period. Eastern Roman Empire had its own schools and education.

This country had many wars during its history. Rulers of other counties wanted to conquer Byzantium.

Also, Byzantine Empire had many architectural works. Different churches and other buildings had their  own style for Middle Ages.

But later this empire lost some parts. Empire which existed several centuries fell.

Byzantine Empire left legacy. Other countries studied this history. During Renaissance (XIV-XVII centuries) culture of Byzantium helped scientists.

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Tales from childhood: Travel in the town.

 It was a simple day. Natalie visited Sophie. They decided to go to the market. Little Sophie was very glad. She wanted to visit this place.

"A good idea!" Sophie said with happiness.

"I thought about it for a long time," Natalie said.

The best friends walked in the market. They saw different toys, sweets, and clothes. Sophie and Natalie decided to buy same goods.

"I want to buy a little soft toy," Sophie said.

"I want to buy some magnets with our landscapes," Natalie said.

The girls bought their goods and went home.

Later Sophie called her granny and told about the goods.

Argonauts.

 The Argonauts (Ἀργοναῦται,) were heroes in Greek legends. Some of them were children of Titans (Τιτᾶνες). They went with Jason for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts and Jason found it. This happened before the Trojan War.

Athena helped them build their ship 'Argo'. Later Jason and the Argonauts sailed to search for the Golden Fleece. Among them were: Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς,), Orpheus, Peleus, Telamon, and etc.

They met different gods and goddesses, such as: Ares (Ἄρης), Hera, and Medea (Μήδεια,). Jason married Medea.

The Argonauts had many different adventures.

In ancient Greece writers wrote myths and legends about them. There are paintings and statues of these heroes.

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A piece of chocolate cake.

 

Great people: Jules Verne.

 Jules Gabriel Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France. His Parents were Pierre Verne and Dame Sophie Marie Adélaïde Julienne Allotte de La Fuÿe. Jules Verne had several siblings.

When he was a young man he started writing texts. Verne had different styles in it. Also, he studied in Paris.

Jules Verne met with other writers. 

He wrote many books. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), Around the World in Eighty Days (1872) Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864) From the Earth to the Moon (1865).

Jules Verne used science fiction genre for his literary works. Characters in the books has different adventures.

Verne visited many places. He married in 1857. Jules Verne had a son.

His novels were translated to many languages. There are movies about these stories.

Jules Verne died on March 24, 1905, in Amiens, France.

Famous people and their quotes. Part fifty three.

                                                          Homer.

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“Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow for other's good, and melt at other's woe.”

“Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.”

“Light is the task where many share the toil.”

Source of information:

https://www.biography.com/writer/homer 

Literature. Part sixty eight.

                                                                "Bluebeard" by Charles Perrault.

Bluebeard was a wealthy man. He was married several times. But all his wives disappeared somewhere.

Women were afraid of him. They didn't want to marry him.

One neighboring girl decided to marry Bluebeard.

He had many different rooms in his house.

After wedding Bluebeard left to another place.

He gave his wife the keys to all the rooms. There was a room in the house that she couldn't enter.

The young woman was very curios. She opened that room, too. She saw bodies of his previous wives. The key was magical and stained with blood.

Bluebeard knew about all. He became angry and wanted to kill his wife. But relatives saved the young woman.

This fairy tale was translated to many languages. There are different performances about this story.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-photo/france-circa-1983-stamp-printed-by-194222906

Recipe of homemade sandwich with butter and honey.

 Ingredients:

Bread-1 slice

Butter-several slices

Honey-1 tea spoon

Spread the butter on your bread slice.

After add honey.

Tales from childhood: Our choice.

 Little Sophie had several friends and toys. She could change her opinion about them.

Several years ago Sophie liked playing with Kate. It was during elementary school. When Kate went to another school, Sophie found new friends. Also, she noticed that she doesn't miss Kate.

"All we have different opinions," said Sophie's mother.

Little Sophie changed her own opinion on many things. Before the first grade she liked chocolate cake with cherries. But then Sophie liked cake with strawberry.

She forgot about some classmates. Maybe they didn't want to be friends with Sophie. Her best friends were Natalie and Johnny.

Sophie liked Mr. Theodor's son. She trusted only him. The other children didn't inspire confidence in her.

Lara's father made his choice, too. But no one could understand why he did this. Perhaps the man had a stranger love for this good and kind woman.

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Chocolate with coconut.