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What do children usually say when they visit their friends and neighbours on Halloween?
„Trick or treat!“
What is Jack-o´-lantern? When is it used?
A pumpkin with a carved face and a lit candle inside / Halloween
Who and when brings Christmas presents in the UK and the USA?
Father Christmas / Santa Claus, at night between December 24 and December 25
When do American people traditionally eat turkey?
On Thanksgiving Day
When do we celebrate Czech Statehood Day?
What event does Thanksgiving Day commemorate?
The first harvest the Pilgrim Fathers had in America in 1621
When and how is St. Valentine´s Day celebrated?
14 February, boys and girls, lovers, husbands and wives or friends send anonymous Valentine cards to people they love or admire
When do the British people traditionally eat turkey?
On Christmas Day, December 25
When is Halloween celebrated?
31th October
green, Guinness, pinch somebody, shamrock. St. Patrick taught Christianity to pagan Irish people.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
On the fourth Thursday in November
Say the names of the holidays celebrated on 24th December, 25the December and 26th December
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
What event does Easter commemorate?
Crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
What and where is celebrated on Independence Day?
Signing of the Declaration of Independence, USA
When do people eat hot cross buns?
At Easter
Which two days are Czech public holidays in May?
May 1 (May Day/Labour Day) and May 8 (Liberation Day)
Who was Guy Fawkes?
A man who wanted to blow up the British Parliament in 1605 and kill the king James I
What is the name of the last Friday before Easter?
Good Friday
When do we celebrate Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State?
January 1
What did the two brothers of Cyril and Methodius bring to the Czech culture?
translated the Bible from Latin to Slavonic language, brought new alphabet
When is celebrated The Struggle for Freedom and democracy Day?
17th November
Where and when is Independence Day celebrated?
In the USA, 4th July
Why was Jan Hus important for Czech people?
fought against the catholic church, changed spelling of the Czech language
Name two symbols of Easter which are used in the UK, USA, and Czechia.
Easter Bunny, Easter egg
When is Easter celebrated?
On the 1st Sunday after the first full moon in spring