Презентация на тему к уроку: Let’s celebrate! Праздники)

new words
-know some facts about celebrations in Russia

and in Great Britain

a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus

Christ. It is celebrated on December 25. People decorate their homes with Christmas trees, wreaths. Children write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what presents they would like to get. People send Christmas cards to relatives and friends. A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of Christmas in most homes.

31st of December. They decorate a tree with toys,

coloured balls and sweets. People have New Year parties at home. They cook tasty food for dinner and invite their friends. At 12 o’clock they wish one another “A happy New Year”.

person who will come down the chimney during the

night and bring them presents. It is Father Christmas.

Children usually hang long
socks or stocks
on their bed and hope that
Father Christmas will put his
presents in them. Christmas
trees are set in the
living-rooms and are decorated with toys by children.

many countries on 1st May. People collect flowers and

make wreaths. May Day celebrates the spring.

It is a happy day for young people. People

give each other “valentines”. A “valentine” is a special greeting-card. They are often red or pink and have pictures of hearts. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love. Flowers and candy are favourite presents

is celebrated on the 4th Sunday in March. On

this day mothers get presents from their sons and daughters.

31st . The most memorable symbol connected to this

holiday is a a pumpkin. A pumpkin is cut like a face and a candle is put inside of it. So it looks like a face with burning eyes.
Usually people dress in colourful costumes of witches and go to fancy parties.

say: “Trick or treat”. If people do not refuse

to give them something they sing.

to blow up the Houses of the government in

London in 1605. He was caught before he could light the gunpowder.

of November. People thank God that they have enough

food.