Holidays 1
What do we call the 24th of December?
Christmas Eve
Explain friendsgiving
Friends gather together and bring food to share a meal and give thanks. It is Thanksgiving but with friends.
What is the national bird of the USA?
The bald eagle
How long does it take to go from the East Coast to the West Coast by car? By plane?
Car: If you drive all day, about 6 days
Plane: about 6 hours
Fill in the blank:
My favorite place in Leon is the ______.
My favorite place in Leon is the Cathedral.
What happens in Times Square on New Years Eve?
The Ball Drop
Name two Easter traditions in the USA
Easter egg hunt, easter egg decorating, easter bunny, etc...
What is the official language of the USA?
There is no official language
What is the final game of the NFL season called? Why is it special?
Super Bowl, Halftime show and funny commercials
Where am I from? Can you draw it on a map?
Charleston, South Carolina
When and how do we celebrate independence day?
July 4th, with lots of fireworks and barbecues
List 3 typical Thanksgiving foods
Turkey, Stuffing, Pumpkin Pie, Ham, Green Beans, Cranberry sauce, etc...
What is the national anthem of the USA?
The Star Spangled Banner
At what age can we start driving in the USA?
15-16 years old
Who is my favorite singer?
Taylor Swift
What do we celebrate on March 17th? How do we celebrate?
St. Patrick's Day. We celebrate by wearing green, going to parades, and eating special food
What does the groundhog do on Groundhog Day?
He predicts the weather: six more weeks of winter or early spring
What is the difference between Washington and Washington DC?
Washington state is bigger and on the west coast. Washington DC is small, home to the white house, capital of the USA, and located on the east coast
How is the Chinese New Year different from our New Year?
It is based on the moon so it happens around january or february. They have a chinese zodiac with animals for every year.
How many pets do I have back in the USA?
3 dogs and 3 cats
Explain the Christmas Tradition of the Pickle Present.
My parents hide a pickle in our Christmas tree, and my brother and I compete to find it. Whoever finds it first wins a special prize.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November
Name five important monuments/landmarks in the USA
Statue of liberty, liberty bell, gateway arch, grand canyon, cloud gate (the bean), Hollywood sign, walk of fame, times square, mount rushmore, etc.
New York: the avengers, spiderman, gossip girl
Charleston: the notebook, outer banks, halloween (2019)
etc...
What is another name for Charleston, South Carolina?
The _____ City
The Holy City