I have got a letter from my English pen-friend. I’ll read it. Hi, Ukrainian boys and girls. My name is Betty. I’m from London. It is December and people in our country prepare for Christmas. We celebrate it on the 25th of December. People buy Christmas cards and send them to their relatives and friends. We also buy Christmas presents. People buy Christmas trees and put them in their living rooms. The children decorate Christmas tree with toys and little colored lights. There are beautiful Christmas decorations in the streets. People say that at night Santa Claus puts presents into the stockings. Children usually hang them on their beds. The traditional Christmas meal is roast turkey and Christmas pudding. Before Christmas groups of singers go from house to house. They collect money and sing Christmas songs. Welcome to our country on Christmas celebration. Best wishes. Betty
There are some statements at the screen. True or false? 1. English people celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January. 2. People make or buy Christmas cards. 3. People buy Christmas trees and put them in their living rooms. 4. The traditional Christmas meal is roast chicken and Christmas pie. 5. Before Christmas, groups of singers go from house to house and sing Christmas songs.
Match the dates and the holidays. Christmas Easter St. Valentine’s Day Women’s Day New Year’s Day Day of Independence of Ukraine Teacher’s Day Day of Knowledge Victory Day On the 9th of May In March or April On the 24th of August On the 1st Sunday of October On the 1st of January On the 1st of September On the 8th of March On the 7th of January On the 14th of February
When do the Ukrainians celebrate these holidays? Example:Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January Christmas Easter St. Valentine’s Day Women’s Day New Year’s Day Independence Day Teacher’s Day Day of Knowledge Victory Day On the 9th of May In March or April On the 24th of August On the 1st Sunday of October On the 1st of January On the 1st of September On the 8th of March On the 7th of January On the 14th of February
Name it is a holiday This is the day when Ukrainian children begin going to school after summer holidays. This is the day when men give flowers and presents to women. This is the day when we decorate fir-trees and pine-trees. This is the day when we paint eggs and bless food in the church. This is the day when we congratulate our veterans. This is the day when pupils congratulate their teachers This is the day when we celebrate the independence of our country. This is the day when we celebrate the birth of Christ. This is the day when we give presents and send cards to people we love.
Homework Написати лист другу про улюблене свято. My name is ______. I live in __________. My favourite holiday is _________. It is on the ______________. I always have a _______on this day. I prepare beforehand for this holiday. I __________. On this day I _______. I love this holiday because it is ______.