"Holidays" 8 класс

There are many holidays in our country. New Year is the occasion in Russia on which a lot of traditions are preserved by a lot of people. For many people it is the main holiday of the year. In Russia it is celebrated on the 1st of January. The tradition of celebrating the New Year on the 1st of January was introduced by Peter the Great in 1700. This tradition includes a party with a tasty dinner and watching TV. President’s New Year speech is made ten minutes before the New Year. The New Year is always connected with people’s new plans and dreams. New Year is a time that unites families. Most people buy gifts for their family members and their friends. It is a pleasant moment to get presents on the New Year. People also buy a New Year tree and decorate it with toys, little colored lights, sweets and stars.

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There are many______ in our country. New Year is the_______ in Russia on which a lot of traditions _______ by a lot of people. For many people it is the ______ holiday of the year. In Russia it _______ on the 1st of January. The tradition of celebrating the New Year on the 1st of January ________ by Peter the Great in 1700. This tradition _______ a party with a tasty dinner and watching TV. President’s New Year ______ is made ten minutes before the New Year. The New Year is always ______ with people’s new plans and dreams. New Year is a time that _______families. Most people buy gifts for their family __________ and their friends. It is a pleasant moment to get presents on the New Year. People also buy a New Year _______and decorate it with toys, little colored lights, sweets and stars.

Fill in the gaps and translate the text.

There are many______ in our country. New Year is the_______ in Russia on which a lot of traditions _______ by a lot of people. For many people it is the ______ holiday of the year. In Russia it _______ on the 1st of January. The tradition of celebrating the New Year on the 1st of January ________ by Peter the Great in 1700. This tradition _______ a party with a tasty dinner and watching TV. President’s New Year ______ is made ten minutes before the New Year. The New Year is always ______ with people’s new plans and dreams. New Year is a time that _______families. Most people buy gifts for their family __________ and their friends. It is a pleasant moment to get presents on the New Year. People also buy a New Year _______and decorate it with toys, little colored lights, sweets and stars.