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It's the holiday season!
We've got many holidays in the Netherlands. Let's find out what other people celebrate throughout the year
What's the deal?
■Pick a holiday from the list
■Do research on that holiday
■Write a (short) report and create a Powerpoint/Prezi
■Present to the class (in the week(s) before the Christmas break)
■Add the report and your presentation to your portfolio/OneNote.
What you have to research:
•When do people celebrate this holiday?
•In which part(s) of the world do people celebrate this holiday?
•Its origins (where does it come from?)
•What do people do on that day?
•What do people eat on that day?
•Are there any other customs (interesting things) on that day?
•Would you like to celebrate this holiday?
■Day of the Dead (Dias de Los Muertos)
■Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
■Saint Lucy’s day
■Chinese New Year
■St Patrick’s Day
■Carnival
■Thanksgiving
■Christmas
(Sinterklaas)
.
The list:
Promo- Poster
Create a poster-sized invitation for
the holiday of your choice!