Feasts презентация для 6 класса по теме "Праздники"

Let’s celebrate What do you know about these holidays?

St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture on or around March 17 . It particularly remembers St Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century.  Many people wear an item of green clothing on the day. 

Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie. In some cities and towns, there are parades during the Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November . The day after is also known as Black Friday.

Guy Fawkes Day is annually held on November 5 . It is sometimes known as Bonfire Night and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organized by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Many people light bonfires and set off fireworks.

Halloween is usually celebrated amongst family and friends . Parties and other events may be planned on October 31 or in the weekends before and after this date. Adults may celebrate by watching horror films or holding costume parties. Many children dress up in fancy costumes and visit other homes in the neighborhood. At each house, they demand sweets, snacks or a small gift. If they do not get this, they threaten to do some harm to the inhabitants of the house. This is known as playing 'trick-or-treat' and is supposed to happen in a friendly spirit.

May Day or Labor Day   usually celebrated on the  1st May . It is a public holiday. It is a traditional Celtic festival and a time to campaign for workers rights. Some people attend Labor Day parades, demonstrations and celebrations in large cities.

Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14 each year. Many people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. 

* Make wreaths * exchange Gifts * wear costumes

* Offer flowers & sweets * eat Traditional food * Watch parades * watch fireworks displays