Celebrations and Festivals
What's the difference between a festival and a celebration?
A celebration celebrates a special date or occasion every year in a single date or period.
Eg.: Holly Week
A festival focuses on celebrating a particular subject and that one can be set periodically or not.
Eg.: Festival de las Artes
How do we call the day in which we show gratitude to our mothers?
Mother's day
What do you do on Halloween?
Eat candies, go to parties, hang out with friends...
Is your birthday a festival or a celebration?
Celebration.
How do we call the day that American people are thankful for all they have and the people they share with?
Thanksgiving Day
What do you do on Father's day?
Being with my dad...
Mention three festivals around the globe.
Día de los Muertos: Mexico
Festival of Lights: India
Obon Festival: Japan
Easter Day
What do you do on Holly Week?
Being at home eating rice pudding...
Is New Year's Eve a festival or a celebration?
It is both!
Celebration: set in a specific period.
Festival: celebrates in huge some events.
How do we call the day that we give presents to others with no apparent purpose?
Christmas
What do you do on El Día de Juan Santamaría?
Be honest!
What is a carnival?
A carnival is a public occasion where people wear special clothes and dance in the streets.
Eg.: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Have you been in a festival before? Explain yourself with details.
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How is it called when people celebrate the creation of the republic?
Independence Day
What would you do the day the pandemic is over?
Explain!
What is a parade?
A parade is an event where lines of people walk through a public place to celebrate a special day.
Eg.: Saint Patrick's Parade