UPD 03.113rd Grade, Unit 3. Customs and TraditionsIII. Reading. Writing. Free Speech
Customs and Traditions in Great Britain
John and Mary are talking with their cousin Boris about his life in London.
"There are many customs and traditions in Great Britain," Boris says. "One of them is called "Wrong side of the bed."
"What does it mean, Boris?" Mary asks him.
"Yes, Boris! Tell us, please!" John asks him, too.
"My mum says, when people are bad tempered they must get out of bed on the wrong side. The wrong side of the bed is the left side."
"Oh! Our grandma tells us the same thing!" Mary and John are very surprised. "I think we have many common things with you, Boris!"
Mary, John and their cousin Boris are laughing together now.Customs and Traditions in Russia
Mary and John's cousin Boris is writing an e-mail to his parents now. He is writing about his life in Russia and its customs and traditions.
People in Russia keep their old customs and traditions and are very proud of them. Russian people usually give up their seats to the elderly or to other people who need it. People usually visit friends not only on holidays and weekends. They can do it without any warning.
The Russians, especially Mary and John's family, are very hospitable and open-hearted people. They like to invite guests to their places and give them traditional souvenirs.Customs and Traditions in the USA
Mary and John are having an English class now. Their teacher is talking about customs and traditions in the USA.
The United States of America is the country with a mixture of cultures. Almost every nation gives something to American traditions and customs.
Americans like smiling, handshaking and joking. Baseball, basketball, football and bowling are their favourite sports. Most of the USA holidays are celebrated in all the states. These are Thanksgiving Day, Columbus Day, Independence Day, Presidents’ Day, Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day, Halloween and St. Valentine’s Day.
Strange Customs around the World
Mary and John's parents are reading a book to their children. The book is about strange and interessting customs from different countries. Mary and John are listening to the stories with interest.
There is Teeth tossing in Greece. People put children’s teeth under their pillows and wait for a swap with cash by a fairy.
In the Satare Mawe tribe men show the courage by placing hands in a basket filled with angry bullet ants. The bites are really painful. Then there is Tomato craze in Spain. La Tomatina is the biggest tomato fight that exists. It is a strange culture among the Spanish in Bunol where tomatoes are used as weapons. It is like snowballs fight in Russia.
My Favorite Traditions
Hi! My name is Misha. I'm from Russia. I think traditions play an important part in the life of the people. I think if we keep up our traditions we can save national history and culture.
My favorite family holiday is New Year's Day. A week before the celebration we decorate a New Year tree with colorful glass balls and toys. My family usually has the New Year dinner. When the clock strikes midnight, we give each other presents. Later, we watch TV and relax and go outside to watch fireworks.
Another celebration which I like is my birthday.