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Let's read a story about Hogmanay - Scottish New Year.
Ben and Lila first Hogmanay
Ben learned about first-footing, a Hogmanay tradition. “It’s good luck if the first visitor brings gifts,” his teacher said. Ben grabbed cookies and knocked on his neighbor’s door. He was called “Best first-foot ever!”
And Lila found out they sing “Auld Lang Syne” at Hogmanay.
“It’s for remembering old friends and times,” her grandpa explained.
She sang it loudly, hugging her cat. Lila tried to sing as well, but it was too high-pitched for her!
Twenty-eighth Day of Christmas
Vocabulary (Hogmanay)
first - footing- be the first person to cross the threshold of the house of (someone) in the New Year, in accordance with a Scottish custom.
быть первым гостем
high-pitched - a high-pitched sound is shrill and high in pitch
пронзительный, высокий
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Let's watch a video about Hogmanay traditions
- What activity in the video seemed the most fun?
- Have you ever been to a concert for Christmas or New Year's Day? How was it?
- Have you been to Scotland? If yes, please share some stories. If not, what would you like to see?
Vocabulary (Hogmanay)
various - more than one; several.
-different from one another; of different kinds or sorts.
-having or showing different properties or qualities.
-different from one another; of different kinds or sorts.
-having or showing different properties or qualities.
различный, разнообразный
to take place - to occur. to happen
происходить, иметь место, состояться
torch-light - the light of a torch or torches.
(torch - a portable means of illumination such as a piece of wood or a portable battery-powered electric lamp.(British))
(torch - a portable means of illumination such as a piece of wood or a portable battery-powered electric lamp.(British))
свет факела
stroke - the sound made by a striking clock.
(an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.an act of moving one's hand across a surface with gentle pressure.)
(an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.an act of moving one's hand across a surface with gentle pressure.)
удар полуночи
a lump (of coal) - a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
(coal is a combustible black or dark brown rock)
(coal is a combustible black or dark brown rock)
кусок (угля)
Hogmanay
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What does “Hogmanay” mean?
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What is the name of the traditional song sung during Hogmanay?
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What is the tradition of “first footing”?
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Which Scottish city is famous for its Hogmanay street party?
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Fire festivals and torchlight processions are part of Hogmanay celebrations.
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The song "Auld Lang Syne" was written by Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet.
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Hogmanay is celebrated only in Scotland.
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Traditionally, bringing coal during first footing symbolizes warmth and prosperity.
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The word “Hogmanay” is believed to have come from the _____________ language.
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