English Holidays and Celebrations Мой Университет - www.moi mummi.ru. - презентация

1 English Holidays and Celebrations Мой Университет -

2 H a l l o w e e n- October 31 Its a holiday for children in Britain. Children dressed in costumes knock on their neighbours' doors and ask if he/she would like trick or treat. If you give them a treat, (money or sweets) they go away. If you dont, they play a trick on you. Мой Университет -

3 St.Valentines Day February 14 In the English speaking countries on this day many people send cards to people they love. They usually do not sign these cards. They also send gifts, sweets or flowers. Мой Университет -

4 New Year Holiday- December 31 People in Britain begin celebrating this holiday on December 31. Sometimes they have parties where quests dress up in costumes and cover their faces with masks. Next day people visit friends, relatives, neighbors. There is a lot to eat and drink. Many families watch television. Мой Университет -

5 St. Patricks Day - March 17 Its an Irish holiday. Its a day when people wear green shirts, ties and hats, because green is one of the national colours of Ireland and also one of the signs of spring. Мой Университет -

6 Thanksgiving - November On this day families in Britain gather together usually in a home for a traditional dinner. They have a roast turkey, sweet potatoes and a pumpkin pie. All give thanks together for the goоd things that they have. Мой Университет -

7 Christmas – December 25 People in many countries decorate Christmas trees and give each other presents. Children leave a long sock or stocking near the fair-place on December 24. They hope that Santa Claus will come down the chimney during the night and bring them presents. The special food is a big turkey and Christmas Pudding. Мой Университет -