The idea of depicting the birth of Jesus in the nativity scene came about in 1223, with Saint Francis of Assisi. Over the years, the idea spread throughout the world Christmas is a time when the streets, shops and malls are most beautiful, thanks to Christmas decorations. Even homes are decorated. This happens in Brazil and
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Like many of Maurício de Sousa's characters, Chico Bento (Chuck Billy) has now been portrayed in his younger days. He leaves the farm he lives on to study agronomy in the big city After Monica, Jimmy Five, Smudge and Maggy have been portrayed in teen versions, it is now Chuck Billy's turn. As a child, Chuck
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Eat fewer fatty foods and eat more fruit and vegetables. This is the tip offered by nutritionists for a healthy summer Summer is all about the beach and swimming pools and vacations. However, as well as the good stuff, summer raises a few challenges for our health. The days are hotter and our body loses fluids and
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The quality of life has improved in recent years, but drought is still a major problem in this region The Northeast has a population of over 53 million people, only 7 million less than Italy. This region comprises nine states: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, and Sergipe. The three most
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In late November 2014 the world lost one of its most brilliant television comedians: Roberto Bolaños, the creator of the Chaves and Chapolin series Some journalists said Bolaños was a Latin version of Charles Chaplin. Just like Chaplin, Roberto Bolaños was a master of the art of writing and acting. In the early 1970s he created
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When Maurício de Sousa created this character in the 1960s, most Brazilians lived in rural areas, in harmony with nature, just like Chico Bento. Now, only 15% of the population lives in the countryside Just like the young Chico Bento (Chuck Billy in English), thousands of young Brazilians have left the countryside and small towns to
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