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Review: Holidays

Review by Ruth Anderson . Review: Holidays. British and American Culture. Review. 1) What does t he word "holiday" mean ? “holy day”. Review. 2) What is a New Year’s Resolutions ?

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Review: Holidays

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  1. Review by Ruth Anderson Review: Holidays British and American Culture

  2. Review 1) What does the word "holiday" mean? • “holy day”

  3. Review 2) What is a New Year’s Resolutions? • Promise people make todo something, often to better themselves in some specific way(s), in the coming year

  4. Review 3) What is the name of the lover’s holiday in the West? • Valentine’s Day

  5. Review 4)What holiday is most important to the Christians? • Easter

  6. Review 5)What are the fertility elements associated with Easter? • Easter bunny • Eggs

  7. Review 6) On which holiday do people dress in costumes? • Halloween

  8. Review 7) What is the biggest holiday of the year in the West? • Christmas

  9. Review 8) How do non-religious peoplecelebrate Christmas? • As a family holiday.

  10. Review 9) What are some of the activities and things that are associated with Christmas? • Christmas Shopping • Gift giving • Christmas trees

  11. Review 10) What is the name of the mythical figure who is said to bring toys to all children on Christmas morning? • Santa Claus.

  12. Review 11) Singing is an important part of Christmas. What are the songs associated with Christmas called? • Christmas carols

  13. Review 12) What is remembered on Remembrance Day? • The sacrifice of veterans (people who were soldiers) and civilians in WWI, WWII, and other wars

  14. Review 13) What is the national holiday of the Irish people? • St. Patrick’s day

  15. Review 14) How do people celebrate St Patrick’s Day? • By wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods, drink Irish drink, and attending parades.

  16. Review 15) What marks the anniversary of the first major militaryaction fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War? • ANZAC day

  17. Review 16) What is Waitangi Day? • National day of New Zealand

  18. Review 17) What do Americans do on Memorial Day? • Honour fallen soldiers

  19. Review 18) What is Independence Day? • Birthday of the United States

  20. Review 19) In America, which holiday is considered to be a particularly important family holiday? • Thanksgiving.

  21. Review 20) What is commonly eaten as part of the Thanksgiving feast? • Turkey.

  22. Review 21) Why are their so many other holidays being celebrated by at least some people in the U.S. (things like: Hanukkah, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, etc.)? • Because the United States has many people from many countries living in it

  23. Review 22) Which holiday is an ‘invented’ holiday? • Kwanzaa

  24. Review 23) What is Kwanzaa? • a celebration for black heritage, pride, community, family, and culture

  25. End of Holidays Review

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