Sigrid explains how a spelling bee normally proceeds. There are fixed rules and there are options.

Let's find out more about an American activity aimed at school kids: the spelling bee. What is it and how does it work?

Sigrid talks about "The Elementary Spelling Book" by Noah Webster, which was the basis for the American English dictionary and a big part of the development of spelling bees in the United States.

In this video, we can enjoy a performance of the British royal and national anthem "God Save the Queen." Hayley Dee Westenra is a classical crossover singer and songwriter from New Zealand.

Sigrid has more fun with limericks, attempting to sing one, and dedicating another limerick to her boss. She offers a final limerick from Edward Lear, the king of limericks. See Part 1 for instructions on how limericks work and how to write one.

This song by singer-songwriter Katie Melua was recorded live in Berlin for the In Winter (Special Edition), and features the Gori Women's Choir.

Nursery rhymes are for children. The rhyme about Humpty Dumpty, however, is so famous that it's been used in literary and cinematic contexts as well.

Sigrid finishes carving her pumpkin and places the candle inside so we can see the final effect of the jack o' lantern. Happy Halloween!

The pumpkin is ready to carve out. Sigrid explains that pumpkins are indeed an edible type of squash and not just for making into jack o' lanterns. In fact, one pumpkin can become both a pumpkin pie and a jack o' lantern.

One way to prepare for Halloween is to make a jack o' lantern. In this segment, Sigrid explains what a jack o' lantern is, and how kids and adults celebrate Halloween.

Easter eggs are commonly associated with Easter. Let's have a look at why that is, and what traditions have emerged.

Sigrid explains the religious significance of Easter and the various days of Lent. Why do people observe Good Friday, or celebrate Mardi Gras? Find out in this video.

Retired interior designer Peg Harris explains a bit about what that profession is all about.

London's West End is the focal point for this video, and the narrator has some good tips on buying discounted movie and theater tickets.

Peg Harris shows off her cozy New York City art studio and some of the tools she works with as a painter and printmaker.