ve many traditions. One of them is Maslenitsa. On this holiday people say good-bye to winter. People in both countries cook pancakes with honey or sour-cream, they sing songs and dance
P4 The 8th of March is a happy and nice holiday. Each family celebrates this spring holiday. In the morning, men go to the shops to buy some flowers. They try to clean flats and to cook a holiday dinner. Sons help their fathers too: they make a cake, lay the table and wash dishes after holiday dinner. There is almost the same holiday in England. It is called Mothers Day and celebrated also in spring. Flowers and cakes are the traditional gifts for all women England. All women try to be nice and happy on this day.
P5 : In Russia we celebrate Victory day on the 9th of May. On this day, the radio and television broadcast parade held in the Red square. High officials attend this parade. They place a wreath of flowers at the tomb of Unknown Soldier. All stand in silence for a few minutes. In Great Britain people celebrate Remembrance Day on the 11th of November. On this day, the Royal family and political leaders come to the Cenotaph to lay wreaths at its foot. War veterans march past the memorial. An endless line of people wishing to honour the veterans and those were killed in the war follows.
T: So, English people enjoy holidays. Lets show to our guests that Russia is also rich in festivals, especially in winter. Its time to celebrate though the weather is cold, frosty and snowy.
Learn the words on Russian winter festivals.
January
1st New Years Day
7th Christmas
7 - 19 Christmas-tide (tell fortunes, wear fancy costumes, sing carols, etc. ).
19th Epiphany (established in honour of Jesus Christ, his birth and baptism; to hallow water, s
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