Definition of nest for Students. 1  1 : a shelter made by an animal and especially a bird for its eggs and young. 2  2 : a place where some animals live and usually lay eggs a termite's nest. 3  3 : a cozy place : home. 4  4 : those living in a nest a nest of robins.
Easter Week Celebrations in Ecuador. In many countries around the world, Easter is celebrated as a religious festival, and while some set aside a weekend, Ecuador has an Easter Week. Each city has its own traditional ways of celebrating this festive period, but its general meaning and celebratory purposes remain the same. Easter Week in Ecuador is celebrated from the 16th to the 23rd of March in 2008 and it is a time where the crucifixion of Christ is remembered and His rising commemorated.
The Flag. The inspiration and design for the Republic of Ecuador's flag came from the well known forerunner of South American Independence, General Francisco de Miranda. It was then adopted by the Republics of Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.he Coat of Arms of Ecuador was given to the country at the National Congress of 1900. In the shape of heart, the Coat of Arms rests on a bundle of sheaves which is the Republic's insignia for dignity. Four flags adorn the outer part of the Coat of Arms. The palm and laurel branches between them symbolize victory.