New Year
When do people stay up in the UK?
31 December
When is the anniversary of the Gunpoder Plot?
5 November
не спать до полуночи
stay up until midnight
годовщина "Порохового заговора"
the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot
What is Kupalle?
Kupalle, summer solstice, is the most loved and celebrated pagan holiday in today’s Belarus.
What do British people do a few minutes before midnight?
A few minutes before midnight, British people traditionally watch Big Ben strikes 12 times, they join hands at midnight and sing a song.
Tell me the poem of Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I see no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t’was his intent
To blow up the King and Parli’ment.
"Биг Бен" бьет 12 раз
Big Ben strikes 12 times
люди, которые не посещают протестантскую церковь
people who didn’t attend the Protestant church
When is Kupalle celebrated?
Kupalle is celebrated in the night from 6 July to 7 July.
What is the tradition in Scotland?
In Scotland people follow the custom of the First Foot.
What didn`t Guy Fakes like?
laws against the Roman Catholics
Люди берутся за руки в полночь
People join hands at midnight
Люди устроили заговор, чтобы убить короля и взорвать Парламент
People plotted to kill the King and blow up the Parliament
What did young girls do during the day?
Years ago young girls went into the meadows to collect plants and herbs.
What does these tradition of Scotland mean?
People try to be the first ones to knock at their friend’s houses after midnight.
What fines did people have?
There were even fines for people who didn’t attend the Protestant church on Sunday
люди следуют обычаю
people follow the custom
Король приказал людям устроить большой костер
The King ordered the people to make a bonfire
Why did young girls gather plants during the day?
It was believed that the plants gathered at that time had special magic and strengths and could protect people and their homes from illnesses and evil spirits.
What do people make on New Year?
On New Year’s Day people make New Year’s resolutions to improve health, self etc.
What plotted a group of men?
A group of men plotted to kill King James and blow up the Houses of Parliament. The men bought a house and put gunpowder under the house .
Люди стараются быть первыми, чтобы постучаться в дом друга.
People try to be the first to knock at their friend’s houses
Событие празднуется ежегодно
The event is commemorated annually.
What customs did people follow on that night?
People followed such customs as jumping over the fire, bathing in the river, rolling in the grass, joining hands and dancing in karagods, competing in strength,telling fortunes and looking for “Paparats-kvetka”.