Holidays and Celebrations


Objectives
➧ Name and describe common holidays and celebrations
➧ Talk about traditions using the present simple
➧ Invite someone to a celebration using simple expressions


Vocabulary – Common Holidays & Celebrations



Celebration Activities

➧ Decorate the house
➧ Give gifts / presents
➧ Cook special food
➧ Visit family
➧ Wear traditional clothes
➧ Light fireworks
➧ Sing and dance
➧ Have a party
➧ Go to a parade
➧ Say prayers


Grammar – Present Simple

Examples
➧ She gives gifts on her birthday.
➧ They light candles on Diwali.
➧ We visit our grandparents on Eid.
➧ People eat special food on Christmas.


Making Simple Invitations

➧ Would you like to come to my party?
➧ Do you want to celebrate with us?
➧ Come and join us for dinner!
➧ Let’s celebrate together!

Responses
➧ Yes, I’d love to!
➧ That sounds great!
➧ Sorry, I can’t. Maybe next time.


Mini Dialogue