FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS

Put the words into the appropriate categories

Groups:

(a) Purpose of a celebration

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(b) Activities

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(c) Adjectives

• wear traditional costumes

• in festive mood

• uphold the long-standing tradition of ...

• join in the festivities

• commemorate

• prepare a feast

• spectacular

• appealing to all age groups

• set off fireworks

• pay tribute to someone

• observe traditions and customs

• vibrant

• carnival atmospher

Christmas usually ​ (a)   December 25th and is ​​ (b)   worldwide with joy and enthusiasm.

• falls on
• celebrated

Every year, the town organizes ​ (a)   with floats, dancers, and musicians to mark the national holiday.

• a spectacular parade
• fireworks

On Tet holiday, families gather during the ​ (a)   to spend time together, exchange gifts, and enjoy delicious meals. Many communities ​ (b)   by cooking traditional dishes and decorating their homes.

• festive season
• uphold the traditions

The villagers ​ ​ (a)   by dancing, singing, and enjoying the food and games. This festival honors ​ (b)   of lighting lamps to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness.

• join in the festivities
• the old age tradition

During the carnival, participants ​ (a)   and parade through the streets, creating a vibrant and mysterious atmosphere. People are ​ (b)   as they prepare for the New Year’s Eve celebrations with music and fireworks.

• wear disguises
• in festive mood

Thanksgiving is a time when families ​ (a)   to share with loved ones and give thanks for what they have. The holiday is a ​ (b)   that has been celebrated by the community for over a hundred years.

• make a feast
• long-standing tradition

The festival is celebrated to ​ (a)   the heroism and sacrifices of those who fought for independence. Visitors from around the world come to ​ (b)   , enjoying the music, dance, and colorful decorations of the event.

• commemorate
• join in the festivities