Halloween
What activity do kids do on Halloween?
trick or treat
When is the Dragon Boat Festival?
On the 5 day of the 5 lunar month.
When is Mid-Autumn Festival?
On the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
Tell us one Thai festival.
Water Festival
When is Mother's Day?
On the second Sunday of May.
When is Halloween?
On October 31st.
Tell two activities people do during Dragon Boat Festival/
Eating zongzi; Watching dragon boat races
How do people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Families get together, admire the moon and share mooncakes.
When is Water Festival celebrated?
from April 13th to 15th
When is Father's Day?
On the third Sunday of June.
What will happen if you don't give kids a treat during the Halloween?
They'll play a trick on you.
Why do people call the racing boats 'Dragon Boat'?
Because the boat is in the shape of a traditional Chinese dragon.
Why do people eat mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn night?
Because they are in the shape of a full moon which carry people's wishes to the families they love and miss.
People go on the streets to throw water at each other.
What do children do to celebrate Mother's and Father's Day?
They give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner.
black cats, wizards, witches, ghosts, haunted house, spider,candy
Why do people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?
To honor/commemorate Quyuan
Can you tell the traditional folk story about Mid-Autumn Festival?
Why do people throw water at each other during the Water Festival?
Because it is the time of the Thai New Year. It is a time for cleaning and washing away bad things. Then you'll have good luck in the New Year.
What gifts are common on these two days?
Flowers and cards are common for mothers.
Shirts or ties are common for fathers.