Презентация на тему: Holidays and festivals Great Britain

WINTER HOLIDAYS WINTER HOLIDAYS Christmas Day (December 25th) Boxing Day (December 26th) Christmas Bank Holiday (December 27th) New Year’s Day (January 1st) St Valentine’s Day (February 23rd) Pancake Day (February 5nd) SPRING HOLIDAYS Mother’s Day (March 25th – the fourth Sunday in Lent) Easter (April 2nd) April Fool’s Day (April 1st) May Day (May 7th - the first Monday in May) SUMMER HOLIDAYS The Official Birthday of British Queen (June 9th - the nearest Saturday to June 11th) The Derby (the first week of June) Ascot Races ( the third week of June) Midsummer’s Day (June 24th) Notting Hill Carnival (last weekend of August) AUTUMN HOLIDAYS Harvest Festival (September 30th - the last weekend of September) Halloween (October 31st) Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th) Remembrance Day (November 11th)

The central figure is, of course, Guy Fawkes. He was a Catholic who played a part in the plot to blow up Parliament on November 5th, 1605. Вut he was discovered, arrested and hanged. Since that time, on the 5th of November, people burn the dummy of Guy Fawkes, made of straw, on their bonfire. The night sky above towns and villages is lit with bonfires and fireworks. In London alone over ten times the original amount of gunpowder is exploded in fireworks! The central figure is, of course, Guy Fawkes. He was a Catholic who played a part in the plot to blow up Parliament on November 5th, 1605. Вut he was discovered, arrested and hanged. Since that time, on the 5th of November, people burn the dummy of Guy Fawkes, made of straw, on their bonfire. The night sky above towns and villages is lit with bonfires and fireworks. In London alone over ten times the original amount of gunpowder is exploded in fireworks!

This day honours men and women who served their country, past and present. In London, members of the Royal family and political leaders come to the Cenotaph to lay wreath at its foot. War veterans march past the memorial. An endless line of people wishing to honour the veterans and those who were killed in the wars follows. This day honours men and women who served their country, past and present. In London, members of the Royal family and political leaders come to the Cenotaph to lay wreath at its foot. War veterans march past the memorial. An endless line of people wishing to honour the veterans and those who were killed in the wars follows.

Новый год в Британии менее популярен, чем Рождество. Но в Шотландии Хогмэнэй – это самый большой праздник в году. После полуночи люди идут, чтобы быть “первой ногой”. Они звонят в двери друзей, стараясь стать первым человеком, который перешагнет через порог после полуночи. Внешность этого человека связана с удачей в новом году. Счастливая внешность – высокий, темноволосый мужчина. Новый год в Британии менее популярен, чем Рождество. Но в Шотландии Хогмэнэй – это самый большой праздник в году. После полуночи люди идут, чтобы быть “первой ногой”. Они звонят в двери друзей, стараясь стать первым человеком, который перешагнет через порог после полуночи. Внешность этого человека связана с удачей в новом году. Счастливая внешность – высокий, темноволосый мужчина.

Приметы. Первый мужчина, которого увидит незамужняя женщина 14-го февраля будет ее будущим женихом; Приметы. Первый мужчина, которого увидит незамужняя женщина 14-го февраля будет ее будущим женихом; если имена поклонников написать на бумаге, свернуть в трубочку и положить в воду, та бумажка, которая всплывет первая на поверхность будет содержать имя будущего супруга; если девушка увидит птицу-малиновку, летящую над головой в День Святого Валентина, то она выйдет замуж за моряка. Если она увидит воробья, то она выйдет замуж за бедняка и будет очень счастлива. Если она увидит щегла, то она выйдет замуж за богача.

Mother’s Day became popular in England in the 1600s. In those days, many of the poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the employers’ place. On Mother’s Sunday servants could return home and spend the day with their mothers. Usually they brought small gifts such as a bunch of flowers or fresh eggs to their mothers and grandmothers. Today British children present their mothers flowers and do the work about the house. Mother’s Day became popular in England in the 1600s. In those days, many of the poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the employers’ place. On Mother’s Sunday servants could return home and spend the day with their mothers. Usually they brought small gifts such as a bunch of flowers or fresh eggs to their mothers and grandmothers. Today British children present their mothers flowers and do the work about the house.

Существуют два известных конных праздника (соревнования ) в Великобритании – скачки Дерби и Аскот. Оба посещаются сотнями тысяч любителей конных бегов. Члены Британской королевской семьи – не исключение. Они всегда очень интересовались лошадьми. Существуют два известных конных праздника (соревнования ) в Великобритании – скачки Дерби и Аскот. Оба посещаются сотнями тысяч любителей конных бегов. Члены Британской королевской семьи – не исключение. Они всегда очень интересовались лошадьми. Например, история ипподрома Аскот началась в 1711 году. Когда королева Анна проезжала по лесу возле замка Виндзор, то она заметила площадь земли, которая могла бы стать хорошим ипподромом. Это случилось возле деревни East Cote, местность теперь называется Аскот.

The origin of this custom is uncertain. The festival may derive from the Roman feast of Saturnalia or the later medieval Feast of Fools when servants could mock their masters. The origin of this custom is uncertain. The festival may derive from the Roman feast of Saturnalia or the later medieval Feast of Fools when servants could mock their masters. Some historians believe that the custom first came about in France in 1582, when a change was made to the Gregorian calendar. As a result, New Year was moved from March 25th to January 1st, and the first April fools were those who forgot about it.

В этот день в Стоунхендже, в Велшире, Англия соблюдается очень старая традиция. Жрецы друидов в Великобритании использовали Стоунхендж как календарь. Они ввели это около 2000 лет тому назад. Солнце и камни в Стоунхендже позволяли друидам знать когда начинается месяц или время года. Утром 24-го июня солнце освящает известный камень The Heel Stone (каблук) и это самый важный момент для друидов в году. В этот день в Стоунхендже, в Велшире, Англия соблюдается очень старая традиция. Жрецы друидов в Великобритании использовали Стоунхендж как календарь. Они ввели это около 2000 лет тому назад. Солнце и камни в Стоунхендже позволяли друидам знать когда начинается месяц или время года. Утром 24-го июня солнце освящает известный камень The Heel Stone (каблук) и это самый важный момент для друидов в году.

Первое мая и сегодня празднуется в современной Великобритании. Во многих деревнях и маленьких городах Майское дерево (столб ) устанавливается каждый год на лужайке или на рынке. Длинные разноцветные ленты прикрепляются к вершине столба и дети взявшись за концы лент, каждый за один, танцуют традиционные танцы, сплетая сложные узоры из лент вокруг Майского дерева. Первое мая и сегодня празднуется в современной Великобритании. Во многих деревнях и маленьких городах Майское дерево (столб ) устанавливается каждый год на лужайке или на рынке. Длинные разноцветные ленты прикрепляются к вершине столба и дети взявшись за концы лент, каждый за один, танцуют традиционные танцы, сплетая сложные узоры из лент вокруг Майского дерева.

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. This day is one of the “moveable feasts” in the church calendar and is directly related to the date on which Easter falls. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. This day is one of the “moveable feasts” in the church calendar and is directly related to the date on which Easter falls. It always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls between February 3 and March 9. In 2008 Pancake Day will be on 5 February. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent when people go to church to “shrive” their sings. Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren’t allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were/are forbidden during Lent

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL is a street carnival in the Notting Hill district of London. The carnival has been existence since 1966 and takes place on the last weekend in August. It was the inspirations of black immigrants from the Caribbean, particularly from Trinidad, where a great pre-Lenten carnival has been held for many decades. NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL is a street carnival in the Notting Hill district of London. The carnival has been existence since 1966 and takes place on the last weekend in August. It was the inspirations of black immigrants from the Caribbean, particularly from Trinidad, where a great pre-Lenten carnival has been held for many decades.

Канун дня Всех Святых пришел к нам из глубины веков. В те времена в Англии жили кельты. Они говорили, что в эту ночь возвращаются духи умерших. Сегодня дети в США и Великобритании наряжаются в ведьм и приведений. Некоторые дети делают лампы из тыквы. Они выставляют их ночью на окно. Дети и взрослые собираются на вечеринки, где играют в игры, такие как : “ловля яблока ртом в миске с водой”, “яблоко на веревочке” и “предсказания судьбы”. Канун дня Всех Святых пришел к нам из глубины веков. В те времена в Англии жили кельты. Они говорили, что в эту ночь возвращаются духи умерших. Сегодня дети в США и Великобритании наряжаются в ведьм и приведений. Некоторые дети делают лампы из тыквы. Они выставляют их ночью на окно. Дети и взрослые собираются на вечеринки, где играют в игры, такие как : “ловля яблока ртом в миске с водой”, “яблоко на веревочке” и “предсказания судьбы”.

It is widely celebrated throughout Great Britain, especially in the country. The main feature is usually a display of seasonal fruit and vegetables which is arranged in the church for the Sunday service. After the services have been held, the produce is distributed to the needy. It is widely celebrated throughout Great Britain, especially in the country. The main feature is usually a display of seasonal fruit and vegetables which is arranged in the church for the Sunday service. After the services have been held, the produce is distributed to the needy.

Тhe word “Easter” comes from the Anglo – Saxon “Eostre”, which is the name of the Goddess of Spring and Dawn. Easter is a major holiday in the Christian world because on this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Western Christians celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs upon or next after the vernal equinox (March 21th). By this calculations, Easter can fall between March 22nd and April 25th. Popular Easter symbols are Easter hare and Easter eggs. Nowadays Easter eggs are usually made of chocolate, marzipan and others types of confectionary. Many families still dye, or colour, or decorate genuine hard – boiled eggs. Тhe word “Easter” comes from the Anglo – Saxon “Eostre”, which is the name of the Goddess of Spring and Dawn. Easter is a major holiday in the Christian world because on this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Western Christians celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs upon or next after the vernal equinox (March 21th). By this calculations, Easter can fall between March 22nd and April 25th. Popular Easter symbols are Easter hare and Easter eggs. Nowadays Easter eggs are usually made of chocolate, marzipan and others types of confectionary. Many families still dye, or colour, or decorate genuine hard – boiled eggs.

Queen Elizabeth, the present queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island, celebrates her Official Birthday on the Saturday nearest to June 11th. It is marked by the Trooping of the Colour, London’s most spectacular military parade. This two – hour pageant has its origins in the 17th century when the colours were paraded before each man in the regiment so that he could recognize them in battle. Now the colours of Foot Guards and Horse Guards are trooped before Her Majesty the Queen. Queen Elizabeth, the present queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island, celebrates her Official Birthday on the Saturday nearest to June 11th. It is marked by the Trooping of the Colour, London’s most spectacular military parade. This two – hour pageant has its origins in the 17th century when the colours were paraded before each man in the regiment so that he could recognize them in battle. Now the colours of Foot Guards and Horse Guards are trooped before Her Majesty the Queen.

Christmas holidays begin with Christmas Eve, December 24th. Then comes Christmas Day, December 25th , which is a statutory holiday. In Britain Boxing Day, December 26th, is also a public holiday. In fact, Christmas festivities go on until Twelfth Night, January 6th . Schoolchildren, students and many employees enjoy a welcome break in their routine. Christmas holidays begin with Christmas Eve, December 24th. Then comes Christmas Day, December 25th , which is a statutory holiday. In Britain Boxing Day, December 26th, is also a public holiday. In fact, Christmas festivities go on until Twelfth Night, January 6th . Schoolchildren, students and many employees enjoy a welcome break in their routine.

December the 26th is Boxing Day. People usually visit their friends, go for a drive or for a long walk, or just sit around and watch TV recovering from too much food after Christmas dinner. In the country there is fox-hunting. December the 26th is Boxing Day. People usually visit their friends, go for a drive or for a long walk, or just sit around and watch TV recovering from too much food after Christmas dinner. In the country there is fox-hunting.

After noisy Christmas holidays there is another one, Christmas Bank Holiday on December the 27th. This day people spend at home and have a rest. After noisy Christmas holidays there is another one, Christmas Bank Holiday on December the 27th. This day people spend at home and have a rest.