Family Traditions
What do families do together in the evening?
(Eat dinner, talk, play games, watch TV, etc.)
What holiday do children receive gifts from their parents and relatives?
New Year’s Day
What do we eat in the morning for breakfast?
Bread, eggs, porridge, tea, etc
What is the name of the musical instrument with black and white keys?
Piano
What do we call a traditional Kazakh house?
Yurt
What do parents teach their children about family traditions?
Respect, kindness, customs, values, etc.
What do families do when they celebrate Nauryz?
Cook special food, visit each other, play games, and sing songs.
What is the main ingredient of bread?
FLOUR
What do we do when we hear a song we like?
Sing, dance, clap, etc.
What do Kazakh families do when a baby is born?
Celebrate, give a name, hold a ceremony.
Why do families celebrate birthdays?
To show love, to make someone feel special, to mark another year of life.
What holiday do people wear costumes and ask for candy?
Halloween
What food do people often eat at celebrations?
Meat, sweets, cakes, plov, etc.
What is the name of a Kazakh musical instrument with two strings?
Dombra
What is the name of the Kazakh holiday that marks the new year?
Nauryz
What are some things families do together on weekends?
Go to the park, visit grandparents, play games, cook together, etc.
What do people do at a wedding?
Celebrate, dance, eat, give gifts.
What is the traditional Kazakh dish made with meat and dough?
Beshbarmak
What kind of music do people play at celebrations?
Folk music, dance music, traditional songs.
What do people drink that is made from horse milk?
Kumis
What is a tradition?
Something that people do regularly and pass from generation to generation.
What do families do to prepare for big holidays?
Cook special food, clean the house, decorate, invite guests
What do families do together in the kitchen?
Cook, eat, talk, wash dishes, etc
What do musicians do when they perform on stage?
Play instruments, sing, smile, move to the music.
What traditional Kazakh game is played on horseback?
Kokpar