Concetti Chiave
- Valentine's Day celebrated on February 14th involves sending anonymous love cards with personalized verses.
- Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th commemorates the failed attempt to blow up the House of Parliament in 1605, marked by bonfires and fireworks.
- Hogmanay in Scotland is a significant New Year celebration featuring the singing of a traditional song by poet Robert Burns at midnight.
- Christmas, celebrated on December 25th by Christians, involves exchanging gifts, special meals, and attending Christmas concerts.
- Traditional Christmas meals in Ben Wallace's family include roast turkey, potatoes, sausages, and Christmas pudding made from dried fruits.
Special Days
Valentine's Day
Valentine's day traditions
Valentine’s Day is on the 14th February. This is a lovers's day: the day when you send a card to people that you love without writing your name on the card. They must guess who the card is from and who their admirer is. The cards have verses but people sometimes make or add their own.
Guy Fawness Inght
On 5th November, people have bonfires and firework in memory of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes was a Catholic. In 1605, when England was a Protestant country, he tried to blow up the House of Parliament in London. He wanted England to be a Cathol$ic country again. He failed and he was executed. Children sometimes make a ‘guy’ from old clothes. A ‘guy’ is a model of Guy Fawkes, and they burn him on top of a bonfire.
Hogmanay
Hogmanay in Scotland
In Scotland, the New Year celebration (Hogmanay) is a very special day of the year. At midnight on New Year’s Eve (31st December) people join hands and sing a song by their national poet Robert Burns, the title means ‘old long ago’ in Old English and the song is now popular in many countries.
Christmas
Ben Wallace lives in London. He’s a Christian and on 25th December Christians celebrate the born of Christ. Ben sends Christmas cards and buys present for his Mum, Dad and sister, Kirstin. The family put the presents under the Christmas three. Kirstin is 7. She believes that Father Christmas brings her presents on Christmas Eve, the night before Christmas. On Christmas Days, the family open their presents together. Then they have a Christmas dinner. Ben’s family usually have roast turkey, roast potatoes, sausages and vegetables. They have Christmas pudding for dessert. Christmas pudding is made from dried fruit. Music is an important part of Christmas and Ben’s family usually go to a Christmas concert on Christmas Eve. Carols are Christmas songs and this is Ben’s favorite carol.
Domande da interrogazione
- What is the unique tradition associated with Valentine's Day cards?
- How is Guy Fawkes Night commemorated in England?
- What are some key elements of Christmas celebrations for Ben Wallace's family?
On Valentine's Day, people send cards to their loved ones without signing their names, leaving the recipient to guess who their admirer is. The cards often contain verses, and sometimes people add their own personal touches.
Guy Fawkes Night, observed on November 5th, is marked by bonfires and fireworks. People remember Guy Fawkes, who attempted to blow up the House of Parliament in 1605. Children often create a 'guy' from old clothes, a model of Guy Fawkes, which is burned on the bonfire.
Ben Wallace's family celebrates Christmas by sending cards, exchanging gifts, and enjoying a festive meal. They place presents under the Christmas tree and open them together on Christmas Day. Their traditional meal includes roast turkey and Christmas pudding, and they attend a Christmas concert on Christmas Eve.
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