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Come along there are places to see!
It’s fun to discover while playing this game . . . .
These places are famous all over the world!
Learn all about them by entering here. . . .
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Why is the city of Paris called the City of Light?
The city of Paris has a nickname. Do you know what a nickname is? A nickname is another name, usually a shorter name, which is lovingly given to someone in place of his or her real name. Paris is called “The City of Light” because for hundreds of years it was, and still is, an important center for education and learning.
But, what does light have to do with education and learning? Well, have you ever heard of the word, enlighten? Do you know the meaning of enlighten? It’s what happens when we receive information and knowledge. We become enlightened! Since there is so much to learn in the city of Paris, “The City of Light” is an appropriate nickname, don’t you think! Do you have or know someone who has a nickname?
Learn a thing or two about other cities, too!
Send a gamecard* travel postcard today and get the travel game underway!
It’s the FUN way to learn about new places!
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What’s the Statue of Liberty doing
in front of the Eiffel Tower in the middle of the River Seine?
Find out when you visit paris_france!
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and show someone the City of Light!
It’s virtually more than you can say on the back of the card!
