Helen Stratford

Tradition and history combine in the city of Trinidad, in Sancti Spiritus province, located on the southern coast of central Cuba, 370 kilometers from Havana. It was the third town founded on the island by Spanish settlers in the sixteenth century, in honor of the Holy Trinity. At the same rich sugar planters settled, coffee and livestock in the area, who built mansions and palaces of great beauty. This fascinating destination in turn considered National Monument, is one of the most attractive for those who prefer a holiday in Cuba. The city awakens a renewed interest in visitors, with its cobblestone streets hark back to times of yore, to their churches, mills and mansions-turned-museums.

Detained in the past, Trinidad has one of the most complete colonial architectural and stored in the Americas, an authentic invitation to photograph. Thanks to the rich urban complex of plazas, squares and beautiful buildings dating from the Spanish colonial period, Trinidad has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along the nearby Mill Valley. Visitors can appreciate the architecture of the buildings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as the Brunet Palace and the Cantero Palace, which were built in the era of prosperity of the city, from the sugar trade. It is observed mainly the combination of neoclassical and baroque styles in architecture of the Trinity, witness to a history of opulence. The city of Trinidad is a major tourist attraction on the island. The major sites are located in the historic center, where they are popular visits to the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by the most remarkable houses of the city: the home of Councilman Ortiz, today Benito Ortiz Art Gallery, home of Padron ( Guamuhaya Archaeology Museum), the Palace of Count Brunet (Romantic Museum), and the house of Iznaga Sanchez (Trinity Architecture Museum).

Mankind has lived a long and difficult process of historical evolution, accompanied by a myriad of elements that have made life easier on those long moments of history. they are useful tools, such as machines, devices and many others, elements of the environment as animals or vegetation and works of art that have allowed the development of expressive and new trends and visions of aspects of human life such as social, political and cultural rights is both the value that they have had these various aids or elements that have accompanied the man, that they have created special areas where you can see such objects has situations that will evoke the past and these spaces are the museums, where you can find great and vast libraries where the content will depend on the vision museums, are natural museums, history, ethnographic and art. In today’s world museums are of great importance since they can be found in large and important elements that have been instrumental in the development of man, not only belong to the past history can also find new elements in the lives of people, so the knowledge that can provide good museums, places such institutions as one of the most important cultural development encunado humanity. Speaking of museums was being referred to an institution that is usually public in nature, but there are also private, must take into account that in any case must be a nonprofit institution, as its vision must be designed to serve the society and allow its development. The museums among its many activities, they acquire different kinds elements, which are preserved in museums for study or exposed, with the idea of providing easy access to these items by individuals, either with the idea of providing knowledge , to permit education or simply for those art lovers who wish to enjoy the aesthetic value of the works are found in museums. Among several major museums in the world can find: The Louvre Museum: This spectacular museum is in Paris, France and is considered one of the most important museums of the world, where his vast collection is the result of the efforts of both the royalty, the royal collections and men illustration. A very important value that is added to the Louvre museum in the world of museums, is that this was going to collections of public character, leaving the private collections, allowing access to society. New York’s Guggenheim Museum: This museum is part of the museums belonging to the Guggenheim Foundation, which has distributed several museums in the world, but he who is in New York is perhaps the most important of all. The vision is to have this museum of modern art space.

Christmas, a time of love and peace in the world, thousands of carols speak of this, but how different is when a home no financial means to make this event something special. yes perhaps need the money? … and No is true that the most important thing is to be with our loved ones and share with your family? … And why it has become so important money this holiday season? … sometimes the lack of money leads discussions that alter the whole family, making the celebration a funeral ?…. It is true that everything costs money and often it is not. And it is also true that the phrase The important thing is to be filled never fully meet our expectations and fewer still have children in this regard. Unfortunately we are bombarded daily with a horrible and almost consumerism we are forced to act as we say, buying many things, borrowing to meet the business needs and acquiring objects of great economic value with the intention of feeling, for some moment, happy.

Happiness little hard, as soon as we begin to pay for it and disappears instantly, leaving us to change a tremendous guilt. My invitation is, quite simply, to find the magic of the holidays without incurring the cost that we can not assume. Let us fill our home details and traditions that are filling our souls of true happiness, do not allow us consumerism snatch the magic that lives within us. Many must think that it is impossible or Utopian, but I’m going to give them a couple of ideas that can make this event something special: Made with Christmas ornaments kids, using elements we have at home or we can get low-cost we decorate our home with the family, let us permission to do crazy things and take every idea seriously suggesting children. Let’s see how we in the cupboard and think of different menus for Christmas Eve, however simple it may be, invent the way it is different, it can be a plate of rice with fried eggs, but rice can serve as Christmas tree and decorate it with some vegetables simulating a real, for example, that children choose and participate in the food preparation and decoration of the table. Make up a family tradition, something that is a kind of secret between you each year. As for gifts, can be made between you too, or achieved at low cost, they are beautiful packaging, with some meaning for everyone, children to try to have some surprises, be creative, resourceful, for even the most humble gift may be the best in the world, especially if children are concerned, for example, a personal experience, the first Christmas my daughter brought him many gifts, including a giant teddy bear, a tricycle, colorful, various toys and clothing, within these, a bathing suit, which came in the hook, well, my daughter played all week long, happy, regardless of anything else, with the coat hanger. In short, do not worry if there is no economic means to do whatever they wanted for the holidays, children will enjoy more if they seem happy and share in the celebration and its preparation, avoid arguments and make the magic flow from interiors and flood your home with her. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a very prosperous new year. Gabriela Your Guide for Parents.

Christmas is a celebration of life, the life of our planet: One of the most beautiful Christian traditions is the making of the manger scene (…) The population growth, environmental requirements and increasing the number of stalls that are made endanger the natural balance of the soil, as these musguitos play an irreplaceable role in ecosystems: they protect bare soil, cover the rocks, provide optimal conditions of moisture and nutrients to germinate and grow other seeds, prevent erosion and hold moisture. In the past, the use of moss in births could be insignificant and greater environmental impact. Today there are other connotations. Imagination and creativity are a constant challenge to find alternative elements in the development of our beautiful cribs. – Published on the website of the Archdiocese of Merida on Saturday September 17, 2005.

This site uses only fragments; emphasis added. Alternatives to make a manger scene may be used other materials such as sand, pebbles, sawdust, sawdust, paint, paper, cardboard, cloth, jute and all materials that indicate your imagination. You can take the opportunity to live with your children, making a manger scene with recycled material. Remember, all plants, from the smallest to the largest are important for the balance of life of our forests and cloud moors. When we destroy the moss not only destroy them but we’re destroying an ecosystem. Protects the moss, hay (wooden beard) and tree ferns (fern trunks). Do not remove them. Do not sell. Do not buy. Notes: (1) newspaper El Tiempo, Colombia (2) Protecting musguito Project, Venezuela: (3) News The Front, Colombia (4) Mosses of Chile: Image: Sandro Bellosta Architect – Graphic Design: Francis Lau – Barquisimeto 2008 (with slight modifications Vinculando.org) For more information see Linking originally,.

Ebenezer treated their employees horribly. Constantly harassed, they fought and yelled and gave them free only reluctantly Christmas. It took three visits from the ghosts to Ebenezer finally realized that there was more to life than making money. Undoubtedly Ebenezer company provided a good service. His ethics, however, was somewhat doubtful. The way he treated his customers and employees and the community showed that he alone was the one who benefited. The only way you learned was by a "great shock". The story presented in A Christmas Carol has its uses in ethical terms.

You can have it all, money, a big house, suddenly a boat, but if you do not have the basic values held about good ethical practices, you will end in one way or another as Ebenezer. You may not be visited by ghosts, but his conscience will suffer and their ability to achieve peace of mind. One should maintain good practice ethical because they get something in return. You should do it because that is what should be done. You do it because they realize more fun than a business it really is just a small part of our lives.

In 500 years nobody will remember the work we did, and if they do not see it even remotely similar to what they are doing. We maintain good ethical practices because it is our duty. We must comply with good practices and principles not by what we receive in return, although confidence is a great benefit, but because it is important for our peace of mind.

This was the period in which traders take advantage of to earn the income they have failed in the rest of the year. The Chinese learned to write “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” in all languages to meet global demand. The snow, pine trees and mosses are abundant in the houses and shops in the tropics and southern hemisphere, despite being in the summer with high temperatures and lush greenery. Those responsible for buying gifts, they are frustrated when they realize they can not please request a letter excited. They would do wonders for the budget available to them for the whole family. Often prefer not to give, to give away “bit.” The recipients of the gifts may appreciate forced an unwanted gift or repeated. But there is something more dangerous than the simple exchange of gifts, and when it confuses children, putting on the same scale the price of gifts, with affection. Many parents feel guilty for not being able to satisfy the desires of their children, and are relieved when they shift the blame to them responsible, through their behavior, how big or small the present. They say, “If you behave there will be no Christmas,” “if you do not get good grades in school …” And worst of all is that such blackmail is to reach the budget or to get more resources for other expenses. The heartbreak is measured by the price of the gift. You must have the strength to not get carried away by the tide of the year-end commercial and flood the environment with family friendly pleasant moments of sincere and affectionate words that are the basis for achieving all desires.

Many times the traveler needs a final aid to the destination value to inevitably come to that city. London is a place that the vast majority of tourists have visited, but who has spent Christmas there? These dates are, without doubt, a good time when going to the city of Big Ben, London is known or not, and tourist attractions is that they multiply with the arrival of Santa Claus. Christmas is synonymous with lights. As in most big cities the fabric blind and surprise there where you walk, but there are places that one can not lose. Regent Street, Oxford Street and The City, together with the busy market town of Greenwich are among the most important, even if we are lucky to match on the day of kindling of lights we can see some famous actor or character is often they, along with politicians, managers London Christmas lighting.

It is absolutely essential to visit the majestic tree in Trafalgar Square, a classic that everyone expects as one of the last run and ornaments remind us that Christmas is coming. It also illuminated the Richmond area, where you can also buy gifts at odd hours, and the holidays without gifts are not the same. The Westfield Mall is another option where to find everything in one center, but if you look more handmade furnishings and typical it is best to visit the many seasonal markets: Physic Garden, fair food, jewelry and clothing next to the botanical garden, market Greenwich, more central than the former but not by nature, and the Winter Wonderland market that also has fun-fair for children. But do not exceed the purchase then you pay the excess baggage and reserve some money for more activities that London has to offer at this time. One of them is the ice skating. Music (carols including, of course), hot chocolates and times of all time, were in skating rinks like the Tower of London and Somerset House.

And to rest of the movement better than him in other people with seasonal performances of ballet, The Nutcracker is one of the stars of these dates works. Or if you prefer to continue with music and we have not done enough of the carols, the church of St Martin in the Fields or the Cathedral of St. Paul have scheduled concerts you can check online. The nights, white or not, can happen at any hostel in the city, but reserve in advance because with dates as mentioned already knows that the demand increases. Clink Hostel is a modern and equipped that is combined with a front of more than 200 years. Generator Hostel London is located in Russell Square or Journeys London Bridge, near Leicester Square, are other possible shelters. Tips to enjoy a happy Christmas in London, for dates and cities add new attractions. By: Almudena Almudena Corral is an independent traveler, before working as a writer for HostelBookers toured several continents to discover the wonders of their cities and peoples. During his stay in England he stayed in hostels and cheap quality.

Since the beginning of the 20^th century New York City has been a major hub for experimental and alternative artistic expression, often being on the forefront of the latest trends and styles.  Some of the biggest and most influential artists got their start in New York City.  New York City is a melting pot of a huge conglomeration of ethnicities, making it the perfect spawning ground for the great cultural diversity it has been famous for.

Artists can take their inspiration from the large variety of people that have come to make and call New York City their home. The variety of people and cultures creates an atmosphere of openness and acceptance which is exactly the right combination which allows creativity and individuality to express itself and blossom.

Music and performance art are good example of how New York has been a midwife to a diversity of sounds and expressions. Historically, performers like Fletcher Henderson, whose jazz orchestra helped give birth to swing music in the 1920s, and Benny Goodman, whose unique style profoundly influenced the development of modern jazz, New York has certainly had an enduring and deep impact on performance art in the rest of the world.