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Cultural Diversity in Europe. SS6 – Unit 2. Southern Europe…. Greece Religion – mostly Christian or Greek Orthodox Greeks celebrate Christmas and Easterr as their major holidays They celebrate a couple of weeks later than the US because they have their own calendar.
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Cultural Diversity in Europe SS6 – Unit 2
Southern Europe… Greece • Religion – mostly Christian or Greek Orthodox • Greeks celebrate Christmas and Easterr as their major holidays • They celebrate a couple of weeks later than the US because they have their own calendar. • Ancient Greeks produced many beautiful buildings, sculptures, works of poetry, pottery, gold jewelry, and mosaics (pictures created from tiny pieces of colored stone).
Southern Europe… Italy • Religion is made up mostly of Roman Catholics • Christmas, Easter, and All Saints Day is celebrated • Roman Catholic Church’s leadership is based out of Vatican City in Rome, Italy. • Southern Italians eat a Mediterranean diet of olives, bread, and fish where northern I talians eat more rice, butter, cheeses, and mushrooms • Italians are well known for their glassware, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and fashions
The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa are among Leonardo da Vinci's best-known masterpieces.
Southern Europe… Spain and Portugal • They speak 4 different languages • Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Basque • Their food is a Mediterranean cuisine including olives, olive oil, lemons, wheat, wine, fish, tomatoes, and peppers • Both countries have a high population of Roman Catholics – they celebrate major Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter
West-Central Europe… France • Language – French • Religion: mostly Roman Catholic • Diet: southern France has a Mediterranean diet and northern France eats more butter, herbs, and mushrooms • Produce many different wines and cheeses • Traditions include poetry, philosophy, music, and visual arts
West-Central Europe… Germany • Religion: Christianity largest group -- mostly Roman Catholic and Protestant Evangelical Church • Many different people call Germany home, but it’s population consists of mostly ethnic Germans • Each region within the country produces its own varieties of sausage, cheese, wine, and beer • Home of the Oktoberfest … we celebrate in US
Northern Europe… United Kingdom (England) • Official church: Church of England (protestant) • Common foods: fish and chips, different meats, oat porridge, and cakes • Holidays: Christmas and the Queen’s Birthday • British literature is popular throughout the world along with their art and music
Northern Europe… Ireland • Language: English • Religion: Roman Catholic • A number of groups promote traditional Irish culture in Ireland today… • Traditional Irish fold dancing and music are popular in Ireland and around the world • National holidays: Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17 • Irish bag pipes are common
