FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL DAYS IN BRITAIN by María del Prado Delgado https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx This padlet contains links to all Britain Festivals and Special days through the Year en-us 2023-07-04 05:28:28 UTC 2024-06-29 08:11:29 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/aie/oM8/aieoM8LxT.jpeg What is your favourite fruit or vegetable? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637746136 2023-07-04 05:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637746136 What is Harvest Festival? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637751480 It is celebrated at the start of Autumn in the UK, usually between October and November.
It is similar to Thanksgiving in the USA.]]> 2023-07-04 06:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637751480 What do these fruits and vegetables have in common? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637767532 You grew them with the teacher in the vegetable garden situated in the playground.... and then you HARVESTED them!!

]]> 2023-07-04 06:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637767532 Why is harvest celebrated? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637774273
Harvest Festival is a celebration to give THANKS for a successful harvest.]]> 2023-07-04 06:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637774273 Learn and discover! maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637784718
  • What fruit and vegetables grow near you?
  • What time of year are they harvested?
  • Have you ever tried eating them?
    • ]]>     2023-07-04 06:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637784718     Do you know what day it is? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637812998 2023-07-04 07:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2637812998 maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2712138611 2023-09-20 05:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2712138611 maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2712139344 2023-09-20 05:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/2712139344 What is Halloween Festival? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037110433 On October 31st, we celebrate Halloween,thought to be the one night of the year when ghosts, witches, and fairies are especially active.

    ]]>     2024-06-25 04:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037110433     Why are black and orange the traditional Halloween colours? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037124472 Because orange is associated with Harvest (Halloween marks the end of Harvest) and black is associated with death.

    ]]>     2024-06-25 04:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037124472     Why is Halloween celebrated? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037130936 It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits.

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  • What do other cultures call Halloween?

  • Why do witches keep black cats?

    • ]]>     2024-06-25 04:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037145608     We celebrate... maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037807126 2024-06-25 19:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037807126 What is Christmas festival? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037809245 On December 25th, most people are on holiday in the UK and stay at home with their family on Christmas day, the main day for Christmas celebrations in Britain.

    ]]>     2024-06-25 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037809245     How do the British prepare for Christmas? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037810415 During the weeks before Christmas Day, people send cards and go to carol services. They put up Christmas decorations in their homes and churches.

    ]]>     2024-06-25 19:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037810415     Does the UK do Christmas markets? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037812940 They transform town squares and city centers into winter wonderlands filled with festive cheer, twinkling lights, and the aroma of seasonal treats.

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  • Why do we celebrate Christmas?

  • What do they eat for Christmas in the UK?

  • Who are Santa's 12 reindeer?

    • ]]>     2024-06-25 19:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3037816914     Do you know what day it is? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038583970 2024-06-26 10:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038583970 What is New Year's Eve? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038588702 31st December is the last day of the year. It is New Year's Eve. People see the old year out with a party, welcoming in the New Year with toasts of champagne, and exchanging good wishes for a 'Happy New Year'.

    ]]>     2024-06-26 10:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038588702     What is 'Auld Lang Syne'? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038593865 It's an old Scottish song. As Big ben strikes midnight, people all over the UK cross their arms across their chests and link hands with everyone closely them. It reminds them of old and new friends.

    ]]>     2024-06-26 10:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038593865     What do people do on New Year's Eve? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038599216 They often make New Year's resolutions which are things that people have decided to do to make their lives better, such as save money or travel.

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  • What is the tradition of the first-foot in the door?

  • What is the tradition of putting money out on new year's Eve?

    • ]]>     2024-06-26 10:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038601788     We celebrate... maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038888082 2024-06-26 17:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038888082 When do we celebrate school day of non-violence and peace? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038889746 On January 30th, the International School Day of Non-Violence and Peace is celebrated, on the anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi (India, 1869-1948).

    ]]>     2024-06-26 17:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038889746     Why is peace day celebrated? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038894400 Because we try to make a more peaceful world for everyone.

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  • Who was Mahatma Gandhi?

  • How do we celebrate this day in our school?

  • Why is peace one day important?

    • ]]>     2024-06-26 18:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3038895936     Do you know what day it is? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039347209 2024-06-27 03:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039347209 When is St Valentine's Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039349604 Valentine's Day (Saint Valentine's Day) is an occasion celebrated on February 14th .

    ]]>     2024-06-27 03:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039349604     What happens on Valentines day in Britain and all over the world? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039353502 People express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, giving flowers, or offering sweets.

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  • Why is it important to celebrate Valentine's day?

  • How much does the UK spend on Valentine's Day?

  • What is the color for Valentine's day?

    • ]]>     2024-06-27 03:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039355259     We celebrate... maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039371097 2024-06-27 04:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039371097 When does Carnival take place in Britain? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039375378 Notting Hill Carnival is an free annual colourful street festival in Notting Hill, London, UK each August. It is one of Europe's largest carnivals. However, in Spain it's celebrated in February or March each year.

    ]]>     2024-06-27 04:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039375378     What do people do on Carnival? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039382021 People wear costumes and masks in public celebrations, including events such as parades, public street parties and other entertainments.

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  • Which country invented Carnival?

  • How does Spain and UK celebrate Carnival?

    • ]]>     2024-06-27 04:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039387296     Do you know what day it is? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039397819 2024-06-27 04:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039397819 When is St. Patrick's Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039398905 St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on 17th March. It is celebrated in the whole of Ireland on 17 March, in honour of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

    ]]>     2024-06-27 04:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039398905     How is St Patrick's Day celebrated? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039401890 St.Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades in the large cities, the wearing of the green and drinking Guinness (traditional drink of Ireland).

    ]]>     2024-06-27 04:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039401890     Why is a leprechaun important to Ireland? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039411287 Leprechaun keeps their gold in a large black pot at the end of a rainbow and he hides it very well.

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  • What food is traditionally eaten on St. Patrick's day?

  • What is the most famous symbol in Ireland?

    • ]]>     2024-06-27 04:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3039411823     We celebrate... maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040394601 2024-06-28 03:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040394601 What is Easter? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040398612 Easter is the time for holidays, festivals and a time for giving chocolate Easter eggs. In the UK, it is common to organise Easter egg hunts and get together for lunch with friends and family.

    ]]>     2024-06-28 03:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040398612     Why do we celebrate Easter with eggs? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040402148 People give each other eggs at spring festivals to celebrate the new season. They represent new life.

    ]]>     2024-06-28 03:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040402148     When is Easter? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040406529 Easter usually comes in the month of April. However, Easter can fall as early as March 22 or as late as April 25.

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  • What is Egg rolling?

  • What is the most typical food at Easter?

    • ]]>     2024-06-28 03:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040408755     Do you know what day it is? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040420994 2024-06-28 03:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040420994 What is World Book Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040425162 World Book Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.

    ]]>     2024-06-28 03:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040425162     When is World Book Day celebrated? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040430522 In the UK, World Book Day is on the first Thursday of March. However, in Spain, World Book Day always happens on 23rd April, a symbolic date for world literature for on this date and in the same year of 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.

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  • When did the first World Book Day take place in the UK?

  • How do we celebrate World Book Day?

    • ]]>     2024-06-28 04:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3040436196     We celebrate... maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041141612 2024-06-29 07:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041141612 Do you know what day it is? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041141875 2024-06-29 07:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041141875 When is May Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041144264 The first day of the month of May is known as May Day. People celebrate the coming of summer with lots of different customs.

    ]]>     2024-06-29 07:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041144264     How is May Day celebrated? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041144644 Traditional English May Day celebrations include Morris dancing, crowning a May Queen and dancing around a Maypole.

    ]]>     2024-06-29 07:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041144644     What is the superstition for May Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041147973 First thing in the morning on May 1st, young girls used to rush out into the garden to wash their faces in the May dew. This would beautify the skin and bring good luck.

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  • Discover other supertition for May.

  • What foods are eaten on May Day?

    • ]]>     2024-06-29 07:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041148024     What is International Museum Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041153311 On May 18th, museums from all around the world will organise activities to celebrate this day.

    ]]>     2024-06-29 07:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041153311     What is the theme of International Museum Day for 2024? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041154878 This year's theme is “Museums for Education and Research," promoting more conscious, sustainable and inclusive world.

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  • Which museums to visit on International Museum Day in London?

  • Which are the set of Goals from the Sustainable Development Goals that International Museum Day supports this year?

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    ]]>     2024-06-29 08:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041158877     Why do we celebrate the environment Day? maryprattdm https://padlet.com/maryprattdm/v7t1dflv4yf0ftyx/wish/3041159421 Global awareness about pressing environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity.

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  • How to save our environment?

  • Why is the environment important?

  • What is the best slogan for environment?

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