National Holidays

National Holidays

Authors: Bogopolskaya Anastasia, Medvedeva Inna

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• Boxing Day

• Shrovetide

• Pancake Day

• Kwanzaa

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laying .... on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

• roses

• holly

• flowers

• wreaths

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Shrovetide is a ... celebration symbolizing the end of winter and coming of spring.

• happy

• merry

• funny

• cheerful

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This is the time when Jesus Christ died, then ... , according to the Bible.

• reborn

• come back to life

• ascended

• resurrected

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Columbus Day ...(verb) the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus who landed in the New World on October 12, 1492.

• glorifies

• memorises

• commemorates

• perpetuates

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In many cities the day is marked by ...(noun) of working people representing the labour unions

• parade

• march

• ceremony

• party

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Easter commemorates the miracle of Jesus coming back to life, after being ... 

• carved

• tortured

• cremated

• crucified

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What are the traditions of Easter

• to make gingerbread man

• egg hunting

• to cook the turkey

• to paint eggs

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The symbol of the New Year – a holiday fir tree glittering with wonderful decorations and lights – is installed in every home.

• glittering

• sparkling

• shining

• gleaming

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The holiday is very dear to children who wait for the coming of .... and .... with nice presents.

• Snow Maiden

• Jesus Christ

• Father Frost

• Santa Clause

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When do people celebrate Halloween?

• October 31

• first Friday in October

• February 14

• September 8

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On this day American families meet for a special dinner, usually with .... and pumpkin pie.

• turkey

• mince pie

• egg-nog

• chick