Festivals in Britain

British Festivals When do British people celebrate these festivals? Match the festivals to the dates. Guy Fawkes' Day 5th November Pancake Day some time in February St Valentine's Day 14th February Halloween 31st October Christmas 25th December What do people do during these festivals? Put the activities into the right group. Guy Fawkes' Day People burn a model of Guy. People watch a firework display. Pancake Day People take part in special races. People eat lots of pancakes. St Valentine's Day People send flowers and cards. Halloween People have parties. Children dress up as witches. Christmas People put up lots of decorations. People exchange gifts. People have special dinner. 1. How many Bank Holidays do you think there are in the UK, including the Christmas and Easter periods? 10 15 8 2. St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of ...... Ireland England Scotland 3. St George is the Patron Saint of .... Ireland England Scotland 4. Halloween is on November 1st. True False 5. Halloween is an American celebration. True False 6. The Friday before Easter is called: Holy Friday Good Friday Saint Friday. Whatch the video. Complete the sentences with the missing information. 1. Sheila’s favourite time of year is spring.2. Rinonha celebrates Christmasbut not Easter.3. Marta goes away at Christmas and Easter but she loves Halloween .4. Marty had a great birthdaythis year.5. Becky has a big ball after her exams .6. Dominik says that Christmas and Easter is celebrated more in Germany .7. Bob says that St. Patrick's Dayis more important than St George’s Day in England.8. Cecil thinks St George’s Day should be a national holiday .9. Mira thinks that British people are a bit cold when it comes to celebrations. Rate your work.