Oxford Bookworms Factfiles: Seasons And Celebrations: Level 2: 700-Word Vocabulary (Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles: Stage 2)

"In English-speaking countries around the world people celebrate Easter, Valentine's Day, Christmas, and other special days. Some celebrations are new, like Remembrance Day and Mother's Day; others, like the summer solstice, go back thousands of years. What happens on these special days? What do people eat, where do they go, what do they do? Why is there a special day for eating pancakes? Who is the 'guy' that children take onto the streets in November? And where do many people like to spend the shortest night of the year in England? Come on a journey through a year of celebrations, from New Year's Eve to Christmas"--Page 4 of cover English-speaking countries celebrate Easter, Valentine's Day, Christmas, and many other anniversaries. Some are new, such as Spirit Day and Mother's Day, while others, such as the summer solstice, are thousands of years old. What kind of food do people eat, where do they go, and what do they do on those days? What is the origin of the special day of eating pancakes? Who are the "men" that children take out to the streets in November? Why do so many people want to spend the shortest night of the year in the UK? Showcase a variety of celebrations throughout the year, from New Year's Eve to Christmas
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Festivals old and new The year begins National days Lent and Easter Families and fools Summer celebrations Fires and fireworks Remembering Thanksgiving In a new country Christmas. Suitable for younger learners Word count 6,508