food and festivals-1

Oğuz: What is your favorite festival, Duru?
Duru: I love Halloween. It is so fun.
Oğuz: Really? What do people do?
Duru: They __________.

• light candles and pray

• fast all day

• wear costumes and collect candy

• visit family members

Muhama: What do people do during Halloween?
Sinem: Well, they usually dress up.
Muhama: Really? Do they go anywhere?
Sinem: Yes, they __________.

• visit their families

• go to the beach

• give presents

• wear costumes and collect candy

Ali: When is National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Turkey?
Eylül: It is in April, right?
Ali: Yes, but which date?
Eylül: It is on __________

• April 23

• May 19

• August 30

• October 29

Ceren: How do people celebrate New Year’s Eve?
Efe K.: They have parties.
Ceren: Do they exchange gifts too?
Efe K.: Yes, they usually __________

• light candles and pray

• exchange gifts and have a big dinner

• fast for the day

• paint eggs

Yezdan: Which is a traditional Turkish festival?
Ayça: I think it is something related to Ramadan.
Yezdan: Yes, you are right.
Ayça: It is __________.

• Diwali

• Christmas

• Ramadan Feast

• St. Patrick’s Day

Ulaş: How do people in India celebrate Diwali?
Yusuf: It is a big celebration.
Ulaş: Is it the one with lights?
Yusuf: Yes, they celebrate it with __________

• Fireworks and lights

• Costumes and candy

• Eggs and rabbits

• Parades and flags

Rabia: Which festival is called the "Festival of Lights"?
Sude: I remember this one.
Rabia: Is it Diwali?
Sude: Yes, that’s __________.

• Eid al-Adha

• Christmas

• Diwali

• Thanksgiving

Beren: What do people do during Eid al-Fitr?
Mustafa: They celebrate with family.
Beren: Do they eat special food?
Mustafa: Yes, they __________.

• decorate trees

• fast all day

• eat a big meal with family

• wear green clothes

Ecrin: When is Christmas celebrated?
Serdan: It is in winter.
Ecrin: Do you know the exact date?
Serdan: Yes, it is on __________

• December 25

• January 1

• November 11

• March 21

Şule: How do people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving?
Oğuz: They have a special meal.
Şule: Is there a main dish?
Oğuz: Yes, they __________

• decorate houses with lights

• go to the mosque

• have a big dinner with turkey

• visit cemeteries