G7. Unit 9 tpyes of Festival

It is the Vietnamese New Year marking the arrival of spring based on the Lunar calendar. ____________________

• Tet
• Harvest Festival
• Spring Festival
• Lunar Festival

It is celebrated on October 31, and children dress up in costumes, visit people’s houses and ask for candy or treats. _________________

• Thanksgiving
• Easter
• New Year's Eve
• Halloween

It is a Brazilian festival held before Lent. The highlight of Carnival is the Samba Parade which is not to be missed!_________________________

• Halloween

• Carnival
• Patrick's Day

• Easter

Answer explanation

Masks often incorporate vibrant colors and intricate designs, embodying the joyous spirit of the Carnival, which celebrates life, freedom, and community.

It is a religious holiday which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.____________________

• Thanksgiving
• Easter
• New Year's Day
• Christmas

Answer explanation

1. Evergreen Nature: Pine trees are evergreen, meaning they retain their leaves throughout the year. This symbolizes eternal life and hope, as they remain green even in winter, representing renewal and resilience.

2. For Christians, the Christmas tree, often a pine, symbolizes the tree of life and the promise of everlasting life through Jesus Christ.

It is a tomato fight festival which takes place in August in Buiiol, Spain._____________________

• La Tomatina
• Halloween

• Christmas

• La Fiesta de las Flores

It is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated in autumn every year.______________________

• Easter

• Diwali
• Holi
• Patrick's Day

It is celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the new year.____________________

• Autumn Celebration
• Thanksgiving
• National Day of Mourning
• Harvest Festival

It is a traditional Buddhist festival in which ceremonies are held to welcome the ghosts and spirits. ____________________

• Diwali
• Eid al-Fitr
• Christmas
• Ghost Festival

Answer explanation

It usually happens in August, during the Lunar calendar.

The festival has roots in Buddhism and Chinese folklore. It is believed that the spirits of the dead return to the world of the living during this time.

Families prepare food and burn incense for their ancestors. They also offer money or items made of paper, like paper money or houses, to help the spirits in the afterlife.

It is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month with the fullest moon at night. Mooncakes and lanterns are the features of the festival. ____________________

• Mid-Autumn Festival
• Lantern Festival
• Chinese New Year
• Dragon Boat Festival

It is a holiday which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. ____________________

• Thanksgiving
• Easter
• Christmas
• New Year's Day

Answer explanation

Church Services: Many Christians attend special church services on Easter Sunday.

1. Feasting: Families gather for a festive meal, which may include traditional dishes like lamb or ham.

1. Easter Eggs: Eggs symbolize new life and rebirth. They are often decorated and sometimes hunted for in gardens.