Презентация, доклад на тему Holidays in Scotland (Праздники в Шотландии)

The Scottish people (or Scots) have many holidays. St. Andrew’s Day, Independence Day of Scotland, Walpurgis Night, Viking Festival, Highland Gathering and so on. But the most famous holiday is Hogmanay.

Слайд 1Holidays in Scotland

Holidays in Scotland

Слайд 2
The Scottish people (or Scots) have many

holidays. St. Andrew’s Day, Independence Day of Scotland, Walpurgis Night, Viking Festival, Highland Gathering and so on. But the most famous holiday is Hogmanay.
The Scottish people (or Scots) have many holidays. St. Andrew’s Day, Independence Day

Слайд 3St. Andrew’s Day is a National festival that takes place on

the 30th of November
St. Andrew’s Day is a National festival that takes place on the 30th of November

Слайд 4 Independence Day of Scotland is celebrated on the 24th of

June
Independence Day of Scotland is celebrated on the 24th of June

Слайд 5Legend has it that on Walpurgis Night (the 30th of April)

, witches fly their broomsticks to meet the devil. In towns and villages people make bonfires, dress in devil or witch costumes and dance into the new month of May.
Legend has it that on Walpurgis Night (the 30th of April) , witches fly their broomsticks to

Слайд 6Viking Festival or Up Helly Aa takes place every winter.

Viking Festival or Up Helly Aa takes place every winter.

Слайд 8Highland Gathering or Highland Games are held every spring or summer


Highland Gathering or Highland Games are held every spring or summer

Слайд 12In Scotland, New Year’s day is called Hogmanay. It is celebrated

on the 1st of January. Hogmanay is the oldest of the existing holidays.
In Scotland, New Year’s day is called Hogmanay. It is celebrated on the 1st of January. Hogmanay

Слайд 13 Hogmanay is the oldest of the existing holidays. It’s the most

large-scale holiday in Scotland, and has a larger scope than even Christmas. The arrival of a new calendar year is marked on that day.
Hogmanay is the oldest of the

Слайд 14The traditions of this holiday are very different from the English

Christmas and New Year’s day.
The traditions of this holiday are very different from the English Christmas and New Year’s day.

Слайд 15 The tradition of the "first guest" is a belief according to

which the first person who enters the house is a sign. If a dark-haired man enters, then the year will be successful, if it’s someone with red or blond hair - unsuccessful.
The tradition of the

Слайд 16 Guests bring salt, coal, whiskey, shortbread and fruit cake (black bun). Everyone

sings a New Year song called “Auld Lang Syne”.
Guests bring salt, coal, whiskey, shortbread and fruit cake (black bun). Everyone sings a New Year

Слайд 17People arrange torchlight processions in Edinburgh - the capital of Scotland.

It is believed that fire relieves the evil spirits.
People arrange torchlight processions in Edinburgh - the capital of Scotland. It is believed that fire relieves

Слайд 21When the clock strikes 12, it is customary to open the

door of the house so that the old year can safely leave it.
When the clock strikes 12, it is customary to open the door of the house so that

Слайд 22Everything is followed by the fireworks display.

Everything is followed by the fireworks display.

Слайд 28Best wishes! Or as the Scots say “Lang may yer lum

reek”
Best wishes! Or as the Scots say  “Lang may yer lum reek”

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