Презентация на тему по английскому языку Праздники 7 класс

and promises to change or improve their future lives

and lovers send one another letters
or greeting cards

expressing their love and affection

St. Valentine was a bishop, a Christian martyr,
murdered by the Romans around the year 273.
Before he was put to death, he sent a note of
friendship to his jailer's daughter signed
From your Valentine.

the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to

Ireland.


Many people worlwide dress in green, eat Irish food and drink Guiness. St. Patrick's parades are held in many towns and cities in Ireland and the USA.

symbol of spring and new life. Christians remember Jesus

Christ's death and his return to life.

Children believe that while sleeping the Easter bunny has hidden eggs in the house and go searching for them. This is called egg hunt. The most famous is held in the White House. In Britain people eat Hot Cross Buns.

light pumpkin lanterns (Jack-O-Lantern) to ward off witches and

evil spirits. They go with their baskets or bags to their friend's and neighbours' houses and when people come to the door, children say “Trick or treat” which means “Give us a treat or we will play a trick on you”.

Fawkes was a leader of a group of men

who plotted against King James I. They decided to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, with the king and his noblemen inside. But the plot was not successful. Guy Fawkes and his followers were arrested and later executed.

There are bonfires and fireworks in every town and village in Britain.

hang a stocking at the end of their bed.

Father Christmas or Santa Claus brings their presents at night.
25th December – Christmas Day – children get up early to open their Christmas presents. British families have Christmas dinner consisting of stuffed turkey, roast or mashed potatoes and Christmas pudding (contains a ring, a coin or a thimble)
26th December – Boxing Day – people mostly visit other members of their families. In the past servants and salespeople got presents – they carried boxes to get tips.

till midnight to welcome in the New Year. Many

go to parties and balls. At midnight people drink champagne, propose a toast and wish each other Happy New Year. In the UK people sing „Auld Lang Syne“

USA – celebrates the independence of American colonies from

the British (signature of Declaration of Independence)

4th Thursday in November – Thanksgiving Day- It remembers the first settlers – Pilgrim Fathers who came in 1620. Now it is an occasion for the whole family to be together and enjoy a traditional dinner (roast turkey).