4.2 Celebrations around the world
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Celebrations and Holidays
Different countries celebrate different holidays. Some holidays are similar to Norwegian ones, but they might be celebrated in different ways. Let's explore!
Christmas
Christmas around the world:
UK and USA:
- December 25th is the main day
- Hanging stockings by the fireplace
- Santa Claus comes down the chimney
- Eating turkey and Christmas pudding
- Pulling Christmas crackers (UK)
Differences from Norway:
- No julenisse in the barn!
- They open presents in the morning, not on Christmas Eve
- Santa uses reindeer, but Rudolph has a red nose!
Thanksgiving (USA)
When: Fourth Thursday in November
What is it?
A holiday to give thanks for the harvest and good things in life.
How it's celebrated:
- Big family dinner
- Roast turkey with stuffing
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Pumpkin pie for dessert
- American football on TV
- Saying what you are thankful for
Fun fact: The day after Thanksgiving is "Black Friday" - the biggest shopping day of the year!
Halloween
When: October 31st
Where: Popular in the USA, UK, and increasingly in Norway too!
How it's celebrated:
- Wearing costumes (ghosts, witches, superheroes)
- Trick-or-treating: going door to door for candy
- Carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns
- Decorating with spiders and bats
- Haunted houses
Phrases:
- "Trick or treat!"
- "Happy Halloween!"
Other Celebrations
More holidays:
Easter (UK/USA):
- Easter bunny brings chocolate eggs
- Easter egg hunts
- Hot cross buns (UK)
Independence Day (USA - July 4th):
- Fireworks
- Barbecues
- Parades
St. Patrick's Day (Ireland - March 17th):
- Wearing green
- Shamrocks (three-leaf clovers)
- Parades
Guy Fawkes Night (UK - November 5th):
- Bonfires
- Fireworks
✏️Example: Comparing Celebrations
Compare Norwegian Christmas with American/British Christmas:
Similarities:
- Both have Christmas trees
- Both give presents
- Both have special food
- Both have Santa/nisse
- Both have Christmas trees
- Both give presents
- Both have special food
- Both have Santa/nisse
Differences:
| Norway | UK/USA |
|---|---|
| Main day: December 24th | Main day: December 25th |
| Open presents on Christmas Eve | Open presents Christmas morning |
| Eat ribbe or pinnekjøtt | Eat turkey |
| Julenissen brings presents | Santa comes down the chimney |
| Rice porridge with almond | Mince pies and Christmas pudding |
📝Oppgave 1
Match the holiday with what people do:
a
Halloween
b
Thanksgiving
c
Easter
📝Oppgave 2
How is Christmas different in Norway compared to the UK/USA? Write three differences.
📝Oppgave 3
Write a short text (5-7 sentences) explaining a Norwegian holiday (17. mai, Easter, or Christmas) to an English friend who knows nothing about it.