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