2007年12月21日金曜日

World News B December 21th 2007

Go to the Woodlands Junior School website and find out about Christmas in the UK.
1
What is a nativity play?
The Nativity Play recreates the scene of Jesus’ birth in the stable and tells of how Mary and Joseph were visited by the Shepherds and Wise Men.
2
What is a Christmas carol?
Caroling is one of the oldest customs in Great Britain, going back to the Middle Ages when beggars, seeking food, money, or drink, would wander the streets singing holiday songs. copyright of projectbritain.com. In the Middle Ages, carols were dances accompanied by singing.
3
What is a pantomime?
A pantomime is a traditional British Christmas play. They are an important part of our Christmas festivities.
4
What are mince pies? Find a photo of one.
Mince pies are an essential part of Christmas. They are small pies, usually between 2 and 3 inches in diameter, filled with mincemeat.The filling is a mixture of raisins, sultanas, apricots, glace cherries, candied citrus peel, apples, various types of nuts and mixed spices typically nutmeg and cinnamon. Father Christmas's favorite food is mince pies.











5 Find a photo of a Christmas pudding.








6 Find a photo of a Christmas cake.












7 What are Brussels sprouts? Find a photo of some.
It is a cabbage of sorts.
Visit your classmates’ blogs and see their Christmas card. Which is the best? Vote on your blog.
this → I thought this blog's cake is very delicious.


Photo links → Answer 5, 6and tree.

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匿名 さんのコメント...

#1 What IS a nativity play? Please answer the question.

Your other answers are all very good. Nice pictures.