Презентация по английскому языку на тему Пасха

Пасха Easter:history, symbols and traditions When is Easter?Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring. That’s why it’s on a different date each year.The word “Easter” comes from “Eostre”, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring.Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Many people celebrate the beginning of spring. TraditionsEaster is also the end of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar. So it is oftenn a time of fun and celebration. The Friday before Easter Sunday and the Monday after are a bank holiday in the UK. Some people go to church to commemorate the death on the cross of Jesus Christ. SymbolsOne of the oldest spring symbols in the world is the egg. Eggs are a symbol of a new life.Exchanging and eating Easter eggs is a popular custom in many countries. In the UK before they were replaced by chocolate Easter eggs real eggs were used, in most cases, chicken eggs. SymbolsThe eggs were hard-boiled and dyed in various colours and patterns. The traditionally bright colours represented spring and light. Nowadays people give each other Easter eggs made of chocolate, usually hollow and filled with sweets. SymbolsBunnies, chicks, lambs and flowers (especially lilies and daffodils) are associated with Easter because they are born in the spring. The lamb is also a sign of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.The cross was also a well-known symbol before the time of Christ. It was used a special mark on clothes and buildings. However, when Jesus was crucified, the cross became a symbol of suffering. VocabularyResurrection - воскрешение Jesus Christ - Иисус ХристосLent - Великий постCross - крестEggs – яйцаBunnies – кроликиChicks – птенцыLambs - ягнята Flowers – цветыLilies - лилииDaffodils – нарциссы