Holidays O-classes

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1,2

National Holidays in the US/UK

What is the difference between these images?

What national holidays do you know?

We will begin with the United Kingdom

00:29

Which of these activities has NOT been mentioned in the video?

1. Shopping
2. Feasting
3. Using Fireworks
4. Watching Sports

01:04

Which of these reasons has nothing to do as to why it's called Boxing Day?

1. Because of alms boxes in church
2. Because of the sport boxing
3. Because of the present boxes

Bonfire Night

What is another name for Bonfire Night?

Why did a group of people plot to kill the English king?

1. Because they did not believe he was fit to be the king
2. Because they wanted to rule England
3. Because they were paid to by his servants
4. Because they had a different religion

Why do people usually ask for money with the "Guys"?

1. To donate the money to charity
2. To buy fireworks
3. To buy gifts for friends
4. To show support for Guy Fawkes

National Holidays in the US

What is the official name of National Holidays in the United States?

Thanksgiving

What do you usually eat during Thanksgiving? (Hint: Begins with T)

What do people usually do during Thanksgiving?

1. Light up fireworks
2. Give each other presents
3. Do chores for strangers
4. Have a family dinner

During dinner, what are you supposed to say?

1. What you are thankful for this year
2. A big secret you've kept the whole year long
3. The worst thing you did this year
4. You're supposed to thank the turkey before eating it

What is your favorite holiday from the ones mentioned?

Do you prefer the American or the British holidays?

American holidays

British Holidays

What do you do
to celebrate the holidays?

What is your favourite holiday food?