| But now, let's watch TV. (TCO - видеоролик о Дне Благодарения) What holiday is it? P1: It is Thanksgiving Day. Т.: Yes it is. And who can describe it? P3: I can. It's a great holiday, indeed! We celebrate it on the 26th of November. On that day, family members gather at the house of an older relative, even if they live far away. All give thanks for everything good they have. Charitable organizations offer traditional meal to the homeless. The traditional thanksgiving meal consists of roast turkey, cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. T: Yes, it's quite true. Thank you. So, let's speak about winter holidays. But, firstly, let's sing the song and guess what holiday is it? (TCО - аудиопрослушивание песни и воспроизведение учащимися под музыку) Ps: "We wish you a merry X-mas" We wish you a merry Christmas Good tidings to you We wish you a merry Christmas Wherever you are We wish you a merry Christmas Good tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year. And a happy New Year.
Т.: When do people sing this song? P: On X-mas. Т.: Yes, you are right. Who tells us about X-mas in Britain? P4: I do. For most British families this is the most important festival of the year. There are a lot of traditions connected with Xmas, but the most important on is the giving of present. On X-mas Day the families will sit to a big turkey dinner followed by Christmas pudding. On the Sunday before Xmas many churches hold a service. Every family has its own X-mas fir-tree. The 26th of December is also a public holiday, called Boxing Day. People visit their friends and relatives, giving them presents. Т.: Good! Is it a religious holiday? P4: Yes, it is. Т.: Do we celebrate it in our country? P4: Yes, we do. Т.: When? P4: On the 7th of January. Т.: Is it so important for us as for British people? P5: No, it is not. We began to celebrate it only some years ago. I hope it will be more popular. Т.: Thank you, very much. But now we'll sing another song. Do you know
" Jingle Bells"? Let's sing it together. (TCО - аудиопрослушивание песни и воспроизведение учащимися под музыку) Ps: " Jingle Bells" Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells Laughing all the way. Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh. Bells on bobtails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight. Т.: Great! But, can we guess when do people sing it? P: Yes, we can. On New Year Eve. Т.: Please, who tells us about New Year in Britain and traditions, connected with it? Р5: I do. In Britain the New Year is not as widely celebrated as X-mas. Some people ignore it completely and go to bed at usual time. Others, however, do celebrate it in one way or another. The most common type of celebration is a New Year party. There is a funny tradition connected with the New Year: The First Foot. This is the first visitor to enter a house on N Y's morning. He is a person of great importance. The First Foot must be a man because it is believed that if a woman first sets foot in the house, bad luck will follow throughout the year. Traditionally, the first visitor of the year must carry food, drink and coal into the house. Coal helps to make a fire in midwinter and there shall never be lack of food and drink during the coming year. Т.: Yes, it's very interesting custom. By the way, several weeks ago we also celebrated this holiday. How do we do it in our country? P5: We cooked much tasty food, dance and have funny all aver the night. I'd say that our people like this holiday most of all. Т.: Thank you. Well, soon we'll have a so wonderful holiday that we can't help mentioning about it. But, firstly, let's sing the 3d song for today. (TCО - аудиопрослушивание песни и воспроизведение учащимися под музыку): Ps: " You are my sunshine"
The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms. When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken, So I hung my head and I cried.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine; You make me happy when skies are grey. You' 11 never know, dear, how much I love you; Please don't take my sunshine away. Т.: How do you think, what about is this song? When do people usually sing it? P: On St. Valentine's Day. Т.: Yes, who will describe this holiday? P6: I will. St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 14th of February. It's a day for sweethearts. It's the day that you show your friend or loved person what you feel. You can send candy to someone you think is special. Or you can send roses, the flower of love. Most people send "valentines". They can be funny and friendly. I like this holiday very much. As I know Red Rose symbolizes LOVE and Pink Rose - TENDERNESS. T: Thank you. Good! And, finally, the early-spring holiday, which we celebrate usually in April or May. What is it? P: Easter. T: Yes, it is. Who can tell us about it? P7: I can. Easter is a spring holiday and it has a religious background. On Easter e celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many modern Easter symbols came from pagan times: the egg was a fertility symbol, the Ester Bunny also is a symbol of a new life. Today children in Britain like eating candy bunnies and listening to the stories about the Easter bunny. T: Thank you. But I know you've learned the poem by heart for such an occasion. P7: Yes, I have. "The Bunnies" I have a chocolate bunny, And a bunny made of wool. 1 have a bunny that will hop It has a string to pull. I have a Peter Rabbit book With Bunnies four or five, The only kind I haven't A bunny that's alive. Т.: Thank you. You are great as usual! And now we'll have our second game which is called " Decorate the Egg". We have all necessary for it and you should do it as quickly as it possible. Well, start! | 
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