Winter Fun!

On January 4^th, I had the chance to participate in a special activity at KJ: it was もちつき. It was a lot of fun. I had the opportunity to pound the mochi and also to eat the delicious mochi. I ate three different kinds of mochi: azuki mochi (red bean), kinako mochi (soybean flour) and oroshidaikon (grated daikon).

In Québec City (where I was born), there is a very big winter festival every year. It is usually in late January and early February. It is called: Carnaval de Québec (Quebec’s Carnival). There are a LOT of things happening during this festival: ice sculptures, a snow bath, a parade, sledding…

One of the most impressive things though is  the ice hotel that they build every year. People can go spend a night in that hotel that is built completely out of ice. The walls, the floor and even the beds are made of ice. There is also a bar where you can drink out of glasses made of ice!

There are also many people celebrating weddings there. Can you imagine getting married while wearing your winter coat?

English tip of the week:

When you talk about yourself and other people, make sure that you put the other people before you. It’s a way of showing that you consider other people as being important and you do not put yourself before them.

Example: ( O = Correct, X = Incorrect )

O – My brother and I went to the movies.

O- My father, my mother and myself really enjoy playing games together.

O- Mr. Miyazaki, Ms. Kinoshita and me will give a class tomorrow.

X – Me and my sister are playing video games.

X – Myself and my parents will go skiing next weekend.

Have a great weekend! I will see you next week!

JD