Culture - Part 1: Celebrations

Holidays and Festivals

Grammar and Vocabulary: http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/INTERMEDIATE/unit9/page1.htm

In groups (3 persons max):

1. Listen and answer the questions below:

Celebrations 1

Audio: https://www.box.com/s/pbt4edeal5b3iyg2ov3r

1) What is Olga's favorite holiday?

2) When is this day celebrated?

3) How do they celebrate the holiday?

4) Why do they put food on the altar?

5) Who celebrates around the altar?

Celebrations 2

Audio: https://www.box.com/s/iom2jmn4fqqq5z1ez1pw

1) When is Easter celebrated?

2) What timing is Easter connected to?

3) What do Christians celebrate in this day?

 4) What do kids think about this holiday?

5) Can you retell in your words the story this tradition comes from?

Celebrations 3

Audio: https://www.box.com/s/ybr4z0d00kqmz50pdr72

1) How does she know when Chinese New Year is?

2) What has a special arrangement?

3) Who spends money on shopping?

4) What does Santi do with her money?

5) What do they agree about?

Celebrations 4

Audio: https://www.box.com/s/reojt5bs907vsncavrxg

1) What does Hanukkah mean?

2) When is this day celebrated?

3) How do they celebrate the holiday?

4) How do Jews call their special candle holder?

5) Do people exchange gifts during this celebration?

Celebrations 5

Audio: https://www.box.com/s/kfcjqyqci2ucsw0bicln

1) When is this day celebrated?

2) Who was Saint Patrick?

3) How do people celebrate this holiday?

4) What is the Irish traditional drink?

5) How long is the parade in Dublin? 

2. Read the transcription and prepare a short oral presentation about this special celebration to be shared with your classmates.