BRITISH
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL DAYS
Once you have answered them, don't forget to do the big task.
QUESTIONS
1.-What is a bank holiday? ______________________________________________________________
1.-What is a bank holiday? ______________________________________________________________
2.- Name five traditional holidays in Britain.
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3.-Who are the patron saints of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland?
3.-Who are the patron saints of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland?
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4.-Who was St.George?
4.-Who was St.George?
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5.-How do the English celebrate St.George's Day?
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6.- Halloween:
a)When is Halloween celebrated? _____________________________________
b)What's a Jack-o-lantern? __________________________________________
a)When is Halloween celebrated? _____________________________________
b)What's a Jack-o-lantern? __________________________________________
c)What's "Trick or Treat"?
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7.- Christmas:
a)How do the British celebrate Christmas Eve? ____________________________
a)How do the British celebrate Christmas Eve? ____________________________
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b)Name four traditional foods or meals eaten at Christmas.____________________
b)Name four traditional foods or meals eaten at Christmas.____________________
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c)What's a Christmas cracker? ________________________________________
c)What's a Christmas cracker? ________________________________________
d) And a carol? _____________________________________________________
8.- Pancake Day:
a)When is it? ______________________________________
b)What's a pancake? _________________________________________________
c)How is it made?
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9.- Easter:
a)What kind of cake is traditionally eaten on Good Friday? _____________________
9.- Easter:
a)What kind of cake is traditionally eaten on Good Friday? _____________________
b)What does it symbolize?
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c)What's an Easter egg? ______________________________________________
c)What's an Easter egg? ______________________________________________
10.- Valentine´s Day:
a)When is it celebrated? ___________________________________________
b)What season traditionally begins on this date? _________________________
a)When is it celebrated? ___________________________________________
b)What season traditionally begins on this date? _________________________
c)How do we celebrate this day?______________________________________
THE BIG QUESTION:
Make a poster with information, photographs and illustrations about British festivals. Get ready to show it and tell the class about it.
LINKS YOU CAN USE:
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FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL DAYS IN BRITAIN
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HALLOWEEN
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EASTER
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CHRISTMAS