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Why do we celebrate Christmas Day on 25th December? In the 3rd century, the Roman Empire, which at the time had not adopted Christianity, celebrated the rebirth of the Unconquered Sun (Sol Invictus) on December 25th. ... The church in Rome began formally celebrating...

Business English word of the Week  Geschäftsenglisch "Friday Dress Down Day" usually happens once a month in some companies, where you are required to actually come to work in jeans and a T-shirt! However, not ripped jeans or t-shirts with 'Megadeath' logos on them...

Also known as 'The Gunpowder (Schwarzpulver) Plot', or 'Firework night'. George Cruikshank's illustration of Guy Fawkes, published in William Harrison Ainsworth's 1840 novel Guy Fawkes. Other names: Guido Fawkes, John Johnson. Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy...

Some idioms and special words "Bob’s your Uncle" – there you have it or there it is. ("and Fanny's your Aunt"). "Cool as a cucumber" - calm and composed. James Bond is always as cool as a cucumber. The British are always as cool as a cucumber, but some other countries...

Pronunciation Vegetable Sample sentence: "I like eating vegetables and I like eating meat. Anyone who does not like eating meat is a 'Meat Head' which is American slang. Comfortable Sample sentence: "I feel comfortable when I am wearing loose trousers and not tight...

  Halloween The history of Halloween goes all the way back to a pagan festival called Samhain. The word "Halloween" comes from All Hallows' Eve and means "hallowed evening." Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door-to-door, which is the...

  Do and Make grammar rules “You will just have to MAKE DO.” Make do is an idiom. Grammatically, it is a verb phrase, and it means to use what one has on hand or to persevere through non-ideal circumstances. For example, “We've lost a lot of supplies, but we'll...

  Business English word of the Week  Geschäftsenglisch Branch The noun branch refers to the local office or shop of a company. Sample sentence: Our bank will be opening a new branch in Oberbobritzsch next month. Dress code The phrase dress code refers to a set of...

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Business English word of the Week  Geschäftsenglisch Estimate The noun estimate refers to a general idea about the value, size or cost of something based on a rough calculation. Estimate can also be used as a verb, but the pronunciation is a bit different; click here...