Review: Holidays

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Review by Ruth Anderson

British and American Culture

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1) What does the word "holiday" mean?

• “holy day”

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2) What is a New Year’s Resolutions? – Promise people make to do

something, often to better themselves in some specific way(s), in the coming year

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3) What is the name of the lover’s holiday in the West?

– Valentine’s Day

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4) What holiday is most important to the Christians?

–Easter

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5) What are the fertility elements associated with Easter?

– Easter bunny

– Eggs

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6) On which holiday do people dress in costumes?

• Halloween

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7) What is the biggest holiday of the year in the West?

• Christmas

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8) How do non-religious people celebrate Christmas?

• As a family holiday.

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9) What are some of the activities and things that are associated with Christmas?

• Christmas Shopping

• Gift giving

• Christmas trees

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10) What is the name of the mythical figure who is said to bring toys to all children on Christmas morning?

– Santa Claus.

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11) Singing is an important part of Christmas. What are the songs associated with Christmas called?

• Christmas carols

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12) What is remembered on Remembrance Day?

• The sacrifice of veterans (people who were soldiers) and civilians in WWI, WWII, and other wars

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13) What is the national holiday of the Irish people?

• St. Patrick’s day

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14) How do people celebrate St Patrick’s Day?

• By wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods, drink Irish drink, and attending parades.

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15) What marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War?

• ANZAC day

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16) What is Waitangi Day?

• National day of New Zealand

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17) What do Americans do on Memorial Day?

• Honour fallen soldiers

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18) What is Independence Day?

• Birthday of the United States

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19) In America, which holiday is considered to be a particularly important family holiday?

• Thanksgiving.

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20) What is commonly eaten as part of the Thanksgiving feast?

• Turkey.

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21) Why are their so many other holidays being celebrated by at least some people in the U.S. (things like: Hanukkah, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Mardi

Gras, etc.)?

• Because the United States has many people from many countries living in it

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22) Which holiday is an ‘invented’ holiday?

• Kwanzaa

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23) What is Kwanzaa?

• a celebration for black heritage, pride, community, family, and culture

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