Презентация по английскому языку Holidays and Celebrations

Holidays and celebrations
Holidays in Great Britain:Christmas, New Year, St. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween


New Year’s DayChristmasEasterHalloweenSt. Valentine’s Day   is celebratedin April.on January, 1.on October, 31.on December, 25.on February, 14. Dates: New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day celebrates the start of a new year. It is less popular in Britain than Christmas. But it is also celebrated there. Not all English people celebrate New Year.They have a New Year party at home. On that day they wish a “Happy New Year”. ChristmasThe most popular holiday in Britain is Christmas. It is a happy holiday for many people. Some weeks before it, people send greeting cards to the friends.You can buy Christmas cards or you can make them. People buy a Christmas tree and decorate it with toys, balls. At night Father Christmas comes. He has got a big bag of presents for children. St. Valentine’s DayIn February the British have a holiday for all lovers. It is St. Valentine’s Day. People give greeting cards and flowers to the friends. St. Valentine’s Day is the day of love for many people. EasterIn April English people celebrate Easter day. They celebrate it as the start of spring. In England it is time to get presents. On Easter Sunday children get chocolate egg, rabbits.You can buy them before Easter. “Happy Easter!” – say people in Great Britain greeting each other. HalloweenAutumn comes and it is time to celebrate Halloween. It is a funny holiday. Halloween is a great holiday.In the past this festival was a time of fear. People believed in witches and they stayed at home. Make up a story about your favourite holiday.1. My favourite holiday is …  - Christmas- New Year- St. Valentine’s Day- Easter- Halloween2. It is celebrated in …- winter- spring- summer- autumn3. The symbols are …- Father Christmas- presents- boiled eggs and chocolate bunnies- pancakes- pumpkin4. The favourite meal is … - sweets- cakes and candies- chocolate eggs- pancakes5. On this day people …- wish a merry Christmas- say “Happy Easter”- wish “Happy New year”- sing, dance- get presents What holidays do the children like? (ex.1, p.76)Daniel EasterPaul ChristmasClare Independence Day

Find in the text and name the symbols of these holidays.Christmas:presents; Christmas tree;pudding; greeting cards; stockings.Independence Day:raising the flag; fireworks;having a party.Easter:coloured eggs; chocolate bunnies.