English. 5th Form. 1st Topic - plan

1. BRITISH AND RUSSIAN TRADITIONS (p. 74-77)

Every nation and every country has its own traditions and customs. In Britain traditions play a very important role. They say British people are very conservative and proud of their traditions. When we speak about British traditions we always remember that there are four parts in Britain – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Traditions are different in these parts of the country.

Everyone remembers St. Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and here are some more facts about old English traditions.

I’d like to tell you about the famous ravens in the Tower of London…

Another oldest English custom is Guy Fawkes’ Day…

People in Russia have their own special traditions. One of them is Maslenitsa …

Though different countries have different traditions and holidays, people all over the world know some of them. They are – Easter, Christmas and New Year.