Saint Patrick’s Day

Have you ever heard of Saint Patrick’s day? It is an Irish cultural celebration.

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It is held on March 17th every single year.

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Everybody wear green clothes.

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Green jeans Holiday Jazz chants by Carolyn Graham

A vous de chercher des objets verts dans la maison ! Saurez-vous dire leur nom en anglais ?

Things that are green Holiday jazz chants Carolyn Graham

Prêts pour une danse avec nos amis les Leprechauns ?

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Happy Thanksgiving !

  • On thursday the 26th will be Thanksgiving in the USA.
    This is an important day for all americans. They eat a lot of good food this day.
    For example, turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni, sweet potatoes, ham, pumpkin pie …

Here is a song for you :
( Holiday Jazz Chants Carolyn Graham)

Here is a video which explains Thanksgiving.

Guy Fawkes Night

 

Guy Fawkes was a man who, on the 5th of November 1605, wanted to destroy the parliament with fire. His secret plan was discovered, and the King was saved! So, every year on the 5th of November we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night.

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This is a picture of the celebrations in 1776.

Sometimes it’s called Bonfire night because people build large fires. Teenagers visit all the houses in the neighbourhood to ask for wood. Here it is in a forest on Arran island.

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This is a firework display in Glasgow Green, a big park near my house.

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The emblems of English-speaking countries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scotland

The thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland but there are lots of different types of thistles. Nobody knows which one is the exact emblem!

Description of the Thistle:

The thistle has spiky leaves to protect itself from animals who want to eat it! It also has a purple flower that is spiky as well!

The story of the Thistle:

When Norse vikings secretly attacked Scotland one stepped upon a thistle and let out a cry of pain! ‘Arghhhhh!’ he said. He was so loud that the Scottish heard his cry and were ready to fight! The Norse vikings were defeated by the Scottish – the Scottish people won the battle! Winner, winner!


 

 

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           Ireland

The shamrock is the floral emblem of the Republic of Ireland. It is also a emblem of Catholism in Ireland.

Description of the Shamrock:

The shamrock is a small, three-leafed plant. A shamrock with FOUR leaves is good luck!

The history of the Shamrock

In fact, the shamrock is a modern emblem. It became popular in the 19th century when Nationalist movements used it as their symbol of nationalism. Today, the shamrock is often used as a symbol by Irish companies (for example Aer Lingus) and sports teams. It is also put in the bouquets of flowers of brides on their wedding day to give good luck!


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Wales

The national emblem of Wales is the leek and the daffodil! This vegetable and this flower represent this small country, let us find out why!

The history of the leek

During the time of Shakespeare and even before – the leek was worn around the neck of Welshmen. Today, it is on the badges of every Welsh soldier of the Welsh Regiment.

The Daffodil

It was introduced in the 19th century as a remplacement of the leek. The only Welsh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was a strong advocate for this new symbol for his country. The daffodil also symbolises nature`s optimism!


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England

 

The rose is the symbol of love but it is also the symbol of England!

The history of the Rose

It became the symbol of England after the War of the Roses between the Royal House of Lancaster and the Royal House of York thanks to King Henry VII. The rose is red and white representing the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Sometimes it is called the Union Rose.