Упр.5 Юнит 2 Урок 1 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10 класс
Group work. What are the major events of national and social importance which are traditionally celebrated in the English-speaking countries and in Russia?
- Classify these holidays according to their type:
- Religious holidays
- Secular holidays
- National holidays
- International holidays
- Unique holidays
- Unofficial holidays
- Professional holidays
- Festivals
- How much do you know about holidays and festivals in the English-speaking countries and in Russia? Remember to talk about:
- holidays and festivals which are important parts of Russian culture;
- holidays and festivals which are important in other cultures;
- similar celebrations around the English-speaking world and in your culture;
- the importance of learning traditions and customs of different nations.
Possible classification:
| Religious holidays | Secular holidays | National holidays | International holidays | Unique holidays | Unofficial holidays | Professional holidays | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas, Easter | New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day | Independence Day (USA), Russia Day | Women’s Day, Labour Day | Thanksgiving Day, Halloween | St. Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s Day | Teacher’s Day, Doctor’s Day | Harvest Festival, music festivals |
Holidays and festivals are an important part of every culture. In Russia, people celebrate New Year’s Day, Victory Day, Maslenitsa and Russia Day. In English-speaking countries, important holidays include Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Halloween and Independence Day.
Some celebrations are similar in different countries. For example, New Year is widely celebrated, and Christmas is one of the most important family holidays in many cultures. At the same time, every nation has its own special traditions, food, songs and customs.
It is important to learn about the traditions and customs of different nations because it helps us understand other people better, respect their culture and find common ground.
