Holidays in Russia and Great Britain Customs, gifts, food. Автор: Назаренко Татьяна Михайловна, МОУ СОШ № 11, г.о. Орехово - Зуево, Московская обл. Учитель английского языка

Mother’s Day in Russia Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days in different countries. In Russia, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of November. Mother’s Day in Russia is celebrated with lots of excitement and fun. The children prepare special meals and thank their mothers for everything. Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days in different countries. In Russia, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of November. Mother’s Day in Russia is celebrated with lots of excitement and fun. The children prepare special meals and thank their mothers for everything.

Mothering Sunday In the UK, Mothering Sunday is not a fixed day. Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent (Великий пост). Children often prepare a Simnel cake (пасхальный пирог), a very rich fruit cake. It is also common for the younger children to prepare their mother breakfast in bed. In the UK, Mothering Sunday is not a fixed day. Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent (Великий пост). Children often prepare a Simnel cake (пасхальный пирог), a very rich fruit cake. It is also common for the younger children to prepare their mother breakfast in bed.

1)When is Mother’s Day celebrated in Russia? 2)What do children prepare for this day? 3)When is Mother’s Day celebrated in UK? 4)What do children prepare for their mothers?

St. Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 14th of February. Valentine's Day in Russia is a wonderful opportunity to share your true feelings. Usually women receive flowers and a box of favorite chocolates or some candies from a boyfriend or a husband. Another popular gift is a Valentine's Day card with a romantic message. Cards and gifts are also popular in the UK. Many couples try to eat a special meal with each other. They may do this in a restaurant or at home. Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 14th of February. Valentine's Day in Russia is a wonderful opportunity to share your true feelings. Usually women receive flowers and a box of favorite chocolates or some candies from a boyfriend or a husband. Another popular gift is a Valentine's Day card with a romantic message. Cards and gifts are also popular in the UK. Many couples try to eat a special meal with each other. They may do this in a restaurant or at home.

1)When is Saint Valentine’s Day celebrated? 2)What do women usually receive on St. Valentine’s Day? 3)What is another popular gift on this holiday? 4)Where do many couples try to eat a special meal with each other?

Russian Christmas The Russians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January. It is traditional for all family members to have a special meal. The main foods are Pirog and pelmeni. Families get together and have a party, exchange presents. The Russians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January. It is traditional for all family members to have a special meal. The main foods are Pirog and pelmeni. Families get together and have a party, exchange presents.

Christmas Day. Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and the most popular holiday in Great Britain. People decorate their houses in the traditional way. A typical Christmas lunch includes turkey and pudding. After the lunch British people go to the sitting room to listen to the Christmas speech of the Queen, shown on TV. Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and the most popular holiday in Great Britain. People decorate their houses in the traditional way. A typical Christmas lunch includes turkey and pudding. After the lunch British people go to the sitting room to listen to the Christmas speech of the Queen, shown on TV.

1)When is Christmas celebrated in Russia? 2)What do all family members do in this holiday? 3)When is Christmas celebrated in Great Britain? 4)What does a typical Christmas lunch include? 5)What do people do after the lunch?

A piece of A part of something- часть чего-либо A part of something- часть чего-либо A piece of paper; A piece of information

A slice of A thin piece of food which a person cuts from large piece A thin piece of food which a person cuts from large piece A slice of cheese A slice of bread A slice of ham

Salad sandwich Cucumber Cucumber Tomato Tomato Cabbage Cabbage Carrot Carrot Pepper Pepper

Meat sandwich Meat Meat Sausage Sausage Cheese Cheese Ham Ham Chicken Chicken

Fruit sandwich Apple Apple Banana Banana Orange Orange Pear Pear Peach Peach

Fish sandwich Fish Fish

White bread White bread Brown bread Brown bread

My favourite sandwich is… My favourite sandwich is… It consists of… It consists of… I usually have it for breakfast I usually have it for breakfast lunch lunch dinner dinner

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