２．During the weeks before Christmas Day, we send cards, watch nativity plays and go to carol services. We also decorate our homes and churches with green leaves, paper decorations and colorful electric lights. copyright of project Britain.


4. The Nativity Play recreates the scene of Jesus’ birth in the stable and tells of how Mary and Joseph were visited by the Shepherds and Wise Men. The parts of Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and the Wise Men are played by the children. In our school, the Year 3 children perform a Nativity to the whole school and to proud parents.


5. The word carol comes from the ancient Greek choros, which means "dancing in a circle," and from the Old French word carole, meaning "a song to accompany dancing." .


what's is the Carol service?
Probably the most famous carol service is 'The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' held in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. It takes place on Christmas Eve and always begins with the carol, 'Once in Royal David's City' sung by a solo chorister.

Who is Father Christmas?
Father Christmas is our version of Santa Claus. He is an old jolly man with white hair, a beard and a moustache. He is dressed in a red* suit outlined in white. Father Christmas and his elves make all the toys for Christmas in his home in the North Pole.

Christmas diner
It‘s good smells!!　







Why do we give presents?
The tradition of giving gifts is thought to be related to the gifts that the wise men (the Magi) brought to Jesus.

What’s the favorite’s toy in Britain at the Christmas?
New version of the babies' doll which moves its eyes when a dummy is put into its mouth in addition to simulating wee and poo.

from http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/dinner.html

Beowulf
Beowulf is a 2007 animated film adaptation of the Old English epic poem of the same name. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, Alison Lohman, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, and Angelina Jolie. Angelina Jolie was actress in Tomb Raider.
Beowulf was released in the United States, Canada and the UK on November 16, 2007, and was available to view in an IMAX 3D format.

The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass is an American movie in 2007.Philip Pullman is Britain wrote it, starring Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jim Carter, Freddie Highmore．Freddie Highmore acted just only voice. He acts the main character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

I belonged to basketball in junior high school and high school. So I like to play and watch basketball. Especially I like Emanuel Ginobili. He is a professional from Argentina basketball player. It belongs to San Antonio Spurs of NBA. 2005-2006 seasons of year. Genobiri was taken an active part and Spurs conquered the NBA final.

Novenber 13th

a) Which Japanese singer sang this song?Hirahara　ayaka

b) How old is she?　

24　years old

c) What and where is she studying now?　

Saxophone at Senzoku Gakuen College

d) Her song "Jupiter" is based on which piece of classical music?

The melody of the song is based around the melody to the "Jupiter" section of The Planets Suite by Gustav Hoｌst.

e) When was this piece of music first performed and who was the conductor?

Its first complete public performance was on October 10, 1920 in Birmingham, with Appleby Matthews "Jupiter" is one part of this music.

g)How many parts are there all together,and what are the names of the other parts?

７Mars, the Bringer of War Venus, the Bringer of Peace Mercury, the Winged Messenger Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age Uranus, the Magician Neptune, the Mystic

h) When and where was he born?

England

i) Where did he study music?

at St Paul's Girls' School

j) When did he die?　

25 May 1934

k) Write your comment about these pieces of music.

a) When was this story published in Britain?

1964

b) Who wrote the story?

Roald Dahl

c) When and where was he born, and when did he die?13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990

d) Which country were his parents from?

USA

e) What are his most famous books?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

f) Have you read any of them, or seen the movie? Which ones?

Yes, I have.

g) Who was the author's first wife, and what did she do?

American actress、 Patricia Neal

h) Dahl's first wife acted in a black-and-white movie. We watchedthe beginning of this movie in class. What is the title?

The Fountainhead

i) Do you think she is beautiful?
Yes, I do
j) Write a comment about reading and listening to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in class.
What is November 11th called in Britain? Remembrance Day

a) Who lays a wreath?　

Sevenoaks Kent

b) Where?　

Cenotaph in Whitehall, Londonc)

Why?　

The memorials in remembrance of a family member who died in ward) How many years is it since the end of World War One? 93

e) What is the red flower called? Poppy

f) Why is this red flower used on November 11th?

The symbol is remembrance of World War One

6) What happened on November 6th in London?

The state opening of parliament

7) What happened on November 10th in London?

Lord Mayor’s show

a) What is the Mayor's name?
David Lewis

from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7088786.stm

1. What is November 5th called in Britain? a.Bonfire night
2. What do people do on this day? a.Fireworks
3. Why? (What is the historical reason?) a.Guy Fawkes Night (more commonly known as Bonfire Night and sometimes Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November 1605 in which a number of Roman Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night

Japanese fireworks are big scale. Neither Europe (Italy and Spain, etc.) nor Australian fireworks necessarily open roundly. A fundamental difference between how to launch it and production is of course large, and there is a difference basic as for the shape of prelaunch fireworks gem there.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheepeatingtaz/288737397/

sheepeatingtaz

Today, I studied about Bonfire night. It’s a story about the man of Gunpowder plot event. And I researched some differences and similarities between fireworks customs in
Britain and in Japan. I was surprised while I researched it. I thought Japanese fireworks is most of beautiful.

what did you do in this morning's Talking About Japan class

a news conference= 会議
I thought it's immportant to writing something in English.
合気道＝martial art

Basketball

Basketball Jones
Originally uploaded by viernullvier

I dicided this picuture becouse I like to play basketball.Recently I played it in my home town with my friends.I was very tired. But it was interesting.