American Holidays and Celebrations with Photos, Dates, Information, History f...Bill Green
This American Holidays and Celebrations e-Book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Americas traditions and Celebrations. Great information and photos about all major holidays and more. It includes information, dates and more about New Years, Martin Luther King and more!
I found this PPT presentation about Thanksgiving and adapted it to my classes.
I want to thank the person who did the initial ppt. I found the explanation very simple and accurate.
Trabalho apresentado à Faculdade de Tecnologia Rubens Lara, como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção de nota no 3° ciclo de Sistemas para Internet.
Orientador: Prof. Eveline (Inglês)
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SLIDE 1 - Apresentation
> Valentine's Day
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SLIDE 2 - Date of the celebration
> Valentine's Day in UK is celebrated every year on 14 February, we Brazilians celebrated on 12 June.
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SLIDE 3 - Name of the celebration
> The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.
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SLIDE 4 - Countries where this special day is celebrated
> The Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of them.
> - UK
> - France
> - Japan
> - Finland
> - Saudi Arabia
> - Espanha
> - Greece
> - Latin America
> - Portugal
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SLIDE 5 - Why do they celebrate it?
> - The roots of Valentine's Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was celebrated even then on February 14th.
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SLIDE 6,7,8 - How do they celebrate it?
> - The traditions of Valentine's Day are broad and many.
> - It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates and jewelry are the big hits of this holiday as is romantic dinners.
> - Many a couple become engaged or wed on this day. For others it is a day to fall in love.
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SLIDE 9 - Did you know?
> - While 75% of chocolate purchases are made by women all year long, during the days and minutes before Valentine's Day, 75% of the chocolate purchases are made by men. Over $1billion of chocolate is purchased for Valentine's Day.
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SLIDE 10 - Do we have a similar celebration in Brazil?
> The Dia dos Namorados (lit. “Lovers’ Day”) is celebrated on 12 June, probably because that is the day before Saint Anthony’s day, known there as the marriage saint. The February Valentine’s Day is not celebrated at all because it falls to Brazilian Carnival (that can fall anywhere from early February to early March and lasts almost a week.).
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SLIDE 11 - Thank You
> **Thank You**
*"At the touch of Love every one becomes a poet."*
-Plato
American Holidays and Celebrations with Photos, Dates, Information, History f...Bill Green
This American Holidays and Celebrations e-Book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Americas traditions and Celebrations. Great information and photos about all major holidays and more. It includes information, dates and more about New Years, Martin Luther King and more!
I found this PPT presentation about Thanksgiving and adapted it to my classes.
I want to thank the person who did the initial ppt. I found the explanation very simple and accurate.
Trabalho apresentado à Faculdade de Tecnologia Rubens Lara, como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção de nota no 3° ciclo de Sistemas para Internet.
Orientador: Prof. Eveline (Inglês)
***
SLIDE 1 - Apresentation
> Valentine's Day
***
SLIDE 2 - Date of the celebration
> Valentine's Day in UK is celebrated every year on 14 February, we Brazilians celebrated on 12 June.
***
SLIDE 3 - Name of the celebration
> The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.
***
SLIDE 4 - Countries where this special day is celebrated
> The Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of them.
> - UK
> - France
> - Japan
> - Finland
> - Saudi Arabia
> - Espanha
> - Greece
> - Latin America
> - Portugal
***
SLIDE 5 - Why do they celebrate it?
> - The roots of Valentine's Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was celebrated even then on February 14th.
***
SLIDE 6,7,8 - How do they celebrate it?
> - The traditions of Valentine's Day are broad and many.
> - It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates and jewelry are the big hits of this holiday as is romantic dinners.
> - Many a couple become engaged or wed on this day. For others it is a day to fall in love.
***
SLIDE 9 - Did you know?
> - While 75% of chocolate purchases are made by women all year long, during the days and minutes before Valentine's Day, 75% of the chocolate purchases are made by men. Over $1billion of chocolate is purchased for Valentine's Day.
***
SLIDE 10 - Do we have a similar celebration in Brazil?
> The Dia dos Namorados (lit. “Lovers’ Day”) is celebrated on 12 June, probably because that is the day before Saint Anthony’s day, known there as the marriage saint. The February Valentine’s Day is not celebrated at all because it falls to Brazilian Carnival (that can fall anywhere from early February to early March and lasts almost a week.).
***
SLIDE 11 - Thank You
> **Thank You**
*"At the touch of Love every one becomes a poet."*
-Plato
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Presentation contains quiz on American major holidays with eyecatching pictures and interesting information. It may help lots of teaches on their English lesson.
2. Federal Holiday- A holiday that the government
recognizes. All government-run offices are
closed these days.
January 1st- New years Day
Third Monday of January- MLK Day
January 20th- Inauguration day (Every 4 Years)
Third Monday in Feb- Washington’s birthday (President’s Day)
Last Monday in May- Memorial Day
July 4th- Independence Day
First Monday in September- Labor Day
Second Monday of October- Columbus Day
November 11th- Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November- Thanksgiving
December 25th- Christmas
23. Kwanzaa
This is a holiday
celebrating African
culture and traditions
during the Christmas
season. The festivals
last 1 week.
24. Valentines Day
This day is a day to spend with
your loved ones :) In the United
States, many people give small
gifts, flowers, cards, or do
something special for the people
they care about.
25. Groundhogs Day
Every year in
Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania, the people
ask a groundhog if winter
is over. If the groundhog
sees his shadow, there
will be 6 more weeks of
winter!
36. Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is a Day that we
remember those who died in
Hawaii at Pearl Harbor when the
Japanese surprise attacked the
USA in 1942.
37. What are some other holidays that you
celebrate here in Spain?
What is your favorite holiday?
What do you do on holidays here?
If you could create a holiday of your
own, what would it be?
