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Let's read a story about fresh start.
Fresh start
Emma read that in Greece, people hang onions for good luck.
“It symbolizes growth and a fresh start,” her grandma explained.
Emma hung onions on every doorknob in the house.
Her brother groaned, “This smells like a fresh start for vampires!”
Thirtieth Day of Christmas
Vocabulary (New year Traditions)
fresh start - an opportunity to start over without prejudice.
начало, чистый лист, (начать) с чистого листа (start fresh)
prosperity - the state of being prosperous.
(prosperous - successful in material terms; flourishing financially.)
(prosperous - successful in material terms; flourishing financially.)
процветание, благосостояние
temple - a building for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity.
храм
sin - an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
грех
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Let's watch a video about New Year traditions around the world
- What are traditions in your country?
- Are there some crazy traditions that are fun?
- Which country would you like to celebrate New Year in?
New Year Traditions around the world
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In this country, people eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck. Which country is it?
(Hint: It’s a sunny European country famous for flamenco and paella!)
(Hint: It’s a sunny European country famous for flamenco and paella!)
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People carry empty suitcases around their house or neighborhood to wish for a year full of travel. Where is this tradition from?
(Hint: This country is in South America and is famous for coffee and emeralds.)
(Hint: This country is in South America and is famous for coffee and emeralds.)
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In this country, people dress up as bears to scare away evil spirits during New Year celebrations. What is the country?
(Hint: It’s in Eastern Europe and known for Dracula’s castle.)
(Hint: It’s in Eastern Europe and known for Dracula’s castle.)
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Lentils are eaten at midnight to symbolize prosperity and abundance. Where is this tradition from?
(Hint: This country is in South America, and its capital is Brasília.)
(Hint: This country is in South America, and its capital is Brasília.)
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In this Caribbean country, people throw water out of windows to "cleanse the home" of bad spirits for the New Year. Which country is it?
(Hint: It’s famous for its beaches, salsa music, and mofongo.)
(Hint: It’s famous for its beaches, salsa music, and mofongo.)
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Breaking dishes on neighbors' doorsteps is a way to bring them good fortune in the New Year. Which European country celebrates this way?
(Hint: This country is home to Hans Christian Andersen and LEGO.)
(Hint: This country is home to Hans Christian Andersen and LEGO.)
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