Упр.2 Уроки 1-2 Юнит 3 New Millennium English 10 класс
2 Read the following pieces of information and decide which of the above festivals they refer to. 1. One of the long-standing traditions is the belief that the mistletoe plant holds magic powers and protects against disease.
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2 Read the following pieces of information and decide which of the above festivals they refer to.
1. One of the long-standing
traditions is the belief that the
mistletoe plant holds magic
powers and protects against
disease.
2. It dates back to the ancient fire
festivals when huge bonfires
were set on hilltops to frighten
away evil spirits.
3. Its common symbol is a pump-
kin carved in the appearance of
a demonic face and with a
lighted candle inside.
4. This main festival of the Christian
church year celebrates the
Resurrection of Jesus Christ on
the third day after his CrucifIXion.
5. Evergreens as symbols of survival
are associated with this festival.
6. Eggs - symbol of new life and
resurrection - are brightly
coloured and decorated.
7. Ittasks a Christian festival commemo-
rating the birth of Jesus Christ. It
dates back to the pagan festival
marking the birthday of "uncon-
quered sun".
8. This is an autumn festival with
ghosts, witches, black cats,
fairies and demons of all kinds.
9. Its symbol is the rabbit.
GLOSSARY
bonfire - костep
Resurrection - воскресеньe (из мертвыx)
Crucifixion - pacпятие на кресте
to carve - вырезать
evergreen - вечно- зеленое растение
survival - the state of continuing to live or exist
pagan - religIous beliefs and customs which do not belong to any of the main religions of the world