This lesson contains 37 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
National Holidays in the US/UK
Slide 1 - Slide
What national holidays do you know?
Slide 2 - Mind map
We will begin with the United Kingdom
Slide 3 - Slide
What is the official name of National Holidays in the United Kingdom?
Slide 4 - Open question
Saint Patrick's Day
Slide 5 - Slide
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
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A
To have good luck during the year
B
To raise awareness for the planet
C
To celebrate Irish culture
D
To celebrate the color green
Slide 6 - Quiz
In which month is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
A
March
B
May
C
July
D
October
Slide 7 - Quiz
What is this called?
A
Triangle leaf
B
Shamrock
C
Lotus
D
Ivy
Slide 8 - Quiz
Slide 9 - Slide
Slide 10 - Video
00:29
Which of these activities has NOT been mentioned in the video?
A
Shopping
B
Feasting
C
Using Fireworks
D
Watching Sports
Slide 11 - Quiz
01:04
Which of these reasons has nothing to do as to why it's called Boxing Day?
A
Because of alms boxes in church
B
Because of the sport boxing
C
Because of the present boxes
Slide 12 - Quiz
Bonfire Night
Slide 13 - Slide
Slide 14 - Video
What is another name for Bonfire Night?
Slide 15 - Open question
Why did a group of people plot to kill the English king?
A
Because they did not believe he was fit to be the king
B
Because they wanted to rule England
C
Because they were paid to by his servants
D
Because they had a different religion
Slide 16 - Quiz
Why do people usually ask for money with the "Guys"?
A
To donate the money to charity
B
To buy fireworks
C
To buy gifts for friends
D
To show support for Guy Fawkes
Slide 17 - Quiz
National Holidays in the US
Slide 18 - Slide
What is the official name of National Holidays in the United States?
Slide 19 - Open question
Thanksgiving
Slide 20 - Slide
Slide 21 - Video
What do you usually eat during Thanksgiving? (Hint: Begins with T)
Slide 22 - Open question
What do people usually do during Thanksgiving?
A
Light up fireworks
B
Give each other presents
C
Do chores for strangers
D
Have a family dinner
Slide 23 - Quiz
During dinner, what are you supposed to say?
A
What you are thankful for this year
B
A big secret you've kept the whole year long
C
The worst thing you did this year
D
You're supposed to thank the turkey before eating it
Slide 24 - Quiz
Presidents' Day
Slide 25 - Slide
What is Presidents' Day?
Presidents' Day, is a holiday celebrated on February originally established in the year 1885 where all the presidents of the United States are celebrated. It is officially known as Washington's Birthday. That is because it specifically wants to honor George Washington, who was the first president of the United States.
Slide 26 - Slide
On which month is Presidents' Day celebrated?
A
January
B
February
C
March
D
April
Slide 27 - Quiz
What is the other name for Presidents' Day in United States?
Slide 28 - Open question
American Independence Day
Slide 29 - Slide
About Independence Day
Independence Day is a federal holiday of the United States in which the Declaration of Independence was written. The Declaration of Independence would declare the American colonies free from the British monarchy. It was signed on the July 4and that's why Independence Day is also known as the "Fourth of July". People celebrate the independence of the United States for example with wearing the American flag colors and also fireworks.
Slide 30 - Slide
Why is the Fourth of July celebrated?
A
To celebrate the independence of the United States
B
To celebrate the creation of the American flag
C
To celebrate the beautiful fireworks that people have
D
To celebrate George Washington
Slide 31 - Quiz
When was the Declaration of Independence?
Slide 32 - Open question
What was America declaring it's independence from?
A
Spain
B
Portugal
C
Great Britain
D
Rome
Slide 33 - Quiz
Now... let's recap what we've learned.
Slide 34 - Slide
Celebrated in the UK
Celebrated in the USA
Saint Patrick's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Presidents' day
Independence day
Boxing Day
Bonfire Night
Slide 35 - Drag question
What is your favorite holiday from the ones mentioned?
Slide 36 - Mind map
Do you prefer the American or the British holidays?