4.3 Holidays and Traditions
Learn about holidays in English-speaking countries.
Holidays and Traditions
English-speaking countries have many fun holidays and traditions. Let's learn about some of them!
Traditions:
- Christmas trees and decorations
- Giving presents
- Singing Christmas carols
- Santa Claus (Father Christmas in UK)
- Christmas dinner with turkey
Greeting: "Merry Christmas!"
Traditions:
- Dressing up in costumes (scary or fun!)
- Trick or treating (getting candy)
- Carving pumpkins (jack-o'-lanterns)
- Telling scary stories
Greeting: "Happy Halloween!"
Traditions:
- Big family dinner
- Turkey, mashed potatoes, pie
- Being thankful for good things
- Watching American football
People say what they are thankful for!
Traditions:
- Easter eggs (chocolate!)
- Easter egg hunt
- Easter bunny
- Spring flowers
Greeting: "Happy Easter!"
How is Christmas in Norway different from Christmas in the UK/USA?
- Celebrate on December 24th (Christmas Eve)
- Julenisse brings presents
- Eat ribbe or pinnekjøtt
UK/USA:
- Celebrate on December 25th (Christmas Day)
- Santa Claus/Father Christmas brings presents
- Eat turkey
Same: Christmas trees, presents, time with family!
Match the holiday to the date:
Halloween
Christmas
Thanksgiving
What do people do on these holidays?
Halloween
Easter
Write 3-4 sentences about your favorite holiday. What do you do? What do you eat? Who do you celebrate with?
Oppsummering
I dette kapittelet har du lært:
- Christmas: Celebrated on December 25th with trees, presents and Santa Claus.
- Halloween: On October 31st: costumes, trick or treating and pumpkins.
- Other holidays: Thanksgiving (USA) and Easter with eggs and the Easter bunny.
Husk!
- Halloween is on October 31st - 'Trick or treat!'
- Thanksgiving is an American holiday with a big family dinner.
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