"Kupalle – A Magic Belarusian Holiday "

Discussion Questions:

• What is your favorite holiday? Why?

• Do you know any traditional summer celebrations in your country?

• Have you ever celebrated near a river or a forest?

• What do you see in the picture?
• What do you think they are celebrating?

When do we celebrate Kupalle?

What do you know about traditions of this holiday?

pick flowers

make flower garlands

dance around the fire

jump over the fire

put the garlands in the river

Look for the magic flower

Listen to the story and put the pictures in the right order.

Answer the questions:

When is Kupalle celebrated?

Where do people go to celebrate Kupalle?

What do girls make from flowers?

What do people do around the fire?

What is special about the paparats-kvetka ?

True/False:

• Kupalle is celebrated in winter.
• Boys and girls wear modern clothes.
• Men make a fire, while girls weave flower garlands.
• You can find this flower only on Kupalle night.
• If you find the magical flower, you’ll have bad fortune.

Would you like to celebrate Kupalle? Why or why not?