Презентация к уроку "Праздники Британии"

№5, Saratov

very old. Every town, village in Britain has its own

traditions, some of them are carefully planned.

their homes and Christmas trees. People prepare presents, make Christmas

cakes. Children often write letters to Father Christmas with their wishes. On Christmas Day everyone opens presents and sits down to the table to have turkey or goose with vegetables. After dinner the family gathers in the living room to listen to the Queen on TV.

On New Year`s Eve (31 Desember) many people go to the parties with their families and friends. They go to bed after midnight to "see the New Year in" at 12 o`clock. When Big Ban strikes, people all hug and kiss each other and shout "Happy New Year".

presents of chocolate Easter eggs. Easter always means spring, flowers,

green trees and young animals, especially lambs and chicks.

On St Valentine`s Day people send a special valentine to those who they love. Some people buy presents for their sweethearts or give them a red rose, a simbol of love.

as witches and ghosts. They make lamps of pumpkins. Sometimes

children go out in groups, knock at people`s doors and get a treat.

tell you about them:

The Queen's Official birthday
Queen Elizabeth II

was born on April 21, 1926 at 17 Bruton Street, London. Her birthday is officially celebrated in Britain on the second Saturday of June each year. The official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II is marked by a military parade known as Trooping the Colour (Carrying of the Flag). Each June, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family attend the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade.

is on the last Monday of August. In Scotland it

is on the first Monday of August. This day marks the end of the summer holidays for many people who return to work or school in the autumn.

Summer Bank Holiday