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  1. Image of New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.

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    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

  3. Image of Best European festivals this winter

    Experience Cultures: Best European festivals this winter

    After the lively Christmas festivities, the first months of the year can sometimes feel drab in comparison. With so many festivals in January, February and March though, it's easy to escape the winter blues!

  4. Image of Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    If you're bored of your local high street or stuck for inspiration, how better to put the fun back into Christmas shopping than with a quick break away? Unusual gifts for loved ones and a sneaky holiday for you - it's a win-win situation!

  5. Image of Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Christmas markets have been taking place in Europe for centuries, and still attract thousands of visitors each year.

  6. Image of Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

  7. Image of What is Nikolaus and where is it celebrated?

    Experience Cultures: What is Nikolaus and where is it celebrated?

    In many countries across central and eastern Europe, the 5th December is a day when children prepare for a special visitor – Saint Nikolaus.

  8. Image of Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Experience Cultures: Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Intern at Cactus Tobias Hoerl comments on the cultural differences between working in the UK and Germany, according to his experience.

  9. Image of 3rd October: Day of German Unity

    Experience Cultures: 3rd October: Day of German Unity

    Celebrated on the 3rd October every year, German Unity Day or ‘Tag der deutschen Einheit’ as it’s known in Germany celebrates Germany's reunification in 1990.

  10. Image of Vienna - the perfect winter destination

    Experience Cultures: Vienna - the perfect winter destination

    Vienna is a great city to visit at any time of year, but especially in the winter.

  11. Image of Cactus Monthly Writing Competition: September/October 2011

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Experience Cultures: Cactus Monthly Writing Competition: September/October 2011

    Cactus is extending its writing competition this month to all of our social media users, who are invited to submit their entries alongside Cactus staff to be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize.

  12. Image of German Christmas Markets - take a German course this December and enjoy some true Christmas cheer

    Experience Cultures: German Christmas Markets - take a German course this December and enjoy some true Christmas cheer

    If there’s one thing to add to your pre-Christmas ‘to do’ list, it should be ‘visit a real German Christmas market’.

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