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n Todaynis a day to celebrate spring or early summer in Turkey, with a wide variety ofntraditions. Some people build small fires and jump over them. Somenwrite wishes and attach them to the Nahil, a wish tree. Specialnspring foods and drinks are sold in street buffets, and musiciansnplay gypsy music. Belly dancing, drumming, public art pieces, andnlocal performers all make the festival fun.
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nItnis said that whatever you wish tonight will comentrue. (But you better make your wish both likely and vague if younreally want it to come true. Think fortune-cookie type predictions!) n
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n“Mysteries of Catalhoyuk” is a game based on an archaeological investigation.
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nPartsnof Turkey are famous for camel wrestling!
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nHerenare 44 Turkish fairy tales. Andnhere is a very short, brightly illustrated story on the BBC website.
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nIfnyou’ve ever read or seen The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,nyou’ve heard of Turkish Delight. Here is a recipe for this sweetntreat from Turkey.
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nHerenis an interesting video about Istanbul, Turkey. Wow, the architecturenof the churches and mosques is truly incredible!
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nAlsonon this date:
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nTeacher Appreciation Week
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nBe Kind to Animals Week
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nNational Nurses Day
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nAnniversary of the world’s first postage stamp
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