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2 слайд - The first of January, New Year’s Day, is a big holiday in Great Britain. People celebrate It. They have a good dinner. In London people go to the Trafalgar Square. Big Ben — begins to strike twelve, people wish a Happy New Year to each other.

3 слайд- Christmas Day, December 25th is a merry family holiday for all the people of Great Britain. Traditionally all relatives and friends give each other presents. Children hang their stockings, so that Santa Claus can put presents into them.

4 слайд- St. Valentine’s Day comes on February 14. It is a special time when people tell each about love and they send special cards, small gifts, flowers, chocolates.

5 слайд-St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17th .Saint Patrick was the patron of Ireland, he is also known for driving the snakes away from Ireland. The national symbol of Ireland is shamrock .

6 слайд- Easter is the time for holidays, festivals and time for giving chocolate Easter eggs, and the day of parties.

7 слайд-There are many holidays during the year, but none as funny as April Fool’s Day. On this day people take delight in playing pranks on their friends, relatives or classmates.

8 слайд- Halloween is a festival that takes place on October 31. In the United States children wear costumes and masks and go trick-or-treating.

9 слайд- On Thanksgiving Day, family members gather at home. The traditional meal consists of roast turkey , mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie.