CZECH HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS Mgr Zdislava mdov Gymnzium
CZECH HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS Mgr. Zdislava Šmídová
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy Anotace 1. Kód DUMu: 2. Číslo projektu: CZ. 1. 07/1. 5. 00/34. 0114 3. Vytvořeno: VY_32_INOVACE_1. AJ. 20 prosinec 2012 4. Ročník: 3. ročník a 4. ročník – čtyřleté gymnázium (RVP-G) Septima a Oktáva – osmileté gymnázium (RVP-G) Vzdělávací oblast Jazyk a jazyková komunikace Vzdělávací obor Anglický jazyk Tematický okruh Czech holidays and celebrations 5. Anotace: Tento materiál by vytvořen jako téma pro maturitní okruh: Czech holidays and celebrations na Gymnáziu a JŠ Svitavy; přibližně na jednu, popřípadě více vyučovacích hodin (pro výklad i opakování – shrnutí učiva). Obsahuje jednak přehled faktografických údajů, tak i anglickou ustálenou terminologii, doplněné o interaktivní cvičení: rozhovory s diskuzí na dané téma (role-play). Je primárně zaměřen na dva poslední ročníky gymnázia, i přesto se dá využít i v nižších ročnících osmiletého i čtyřletého studia vcelku nebo jeho jednotlivé části. Pomůcky: interaktivní tabule
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy Czech holidays and celebrations • RED –LETTER DAYS - PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - CHRISTMAS - EASTER • CELEBRATIONS - BIRTHDAYS - NAMEDAYS - WEDDINGS - ANNIVERSARIES
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy PUBLIC HOLIDAYS January 1 st, 1993 • it is the date of foundation of the Czech Republic • generally January 1 st is called the New Year's Day Reality: so most Czechs try to get over their hangover Those Christians who are sober attend mass to give thanks for the previous year May 1 st - May Day • political parties on the left celebrate a holiday of working people • an international Day of Labour is celebrated to remember a strike by American workers in Chicago that took place on May 1, 1886 (the strikers were demanding an 8‑hour working day) Reality: Nowadays - day off , -a day of love when lovers kiss under blooming cherry trees
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy May 8 th • the day of the liberation of Czechoslovakia from the Nazis by the Soviet Army • it marks the end of WWII Reality: Ceremonial acts take place the Czech president, political representatives and WWII veterans commemorate the end of the war by placing flower wreaths at memorials of the victims of WWII
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy July, 5 th • the day of St Cyril and St Method who came from Byzantium to Great Moravia in 863 • to teach the people of Great Moravia how to read and write • spread Christianity • they used the old Slavic language • created the Glagolitic alphabet Reality: religious celebrations take place masses and processions enjoy a day off at the beginning of the summer
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy July, 6 th • Master John Huss - a Catholic preacher of the commons - a religious reformer - a dean of Charles University • was burned to death at the stake as a heretic in 1415 in Kostnice • spreading his revolutionary criticism Reality: • Czechs take two days off and join them with the weekend • they spend it at their summer cottages
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy September 28 th St Wenceslas Day St Wenceslas is the patron saint of the Czech lands the duke of Bohemia was born in 907 ( the son of Bořivoj I. and Drahomira) • educated, godly and very believing ruler • died on September 28, 935 • murdered by his younger brother Boleslav I. • • Reality: • one of the longest squares in Prague is named after this historical figure • the statue of Saint Wenceslas • masses in the name of St Wenceslas are also said
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy October 28 th, 1918 • the date of foundation of the first independent Czechoslovak Republic • the Czechoslovak state declared independence at the end of the First World War (WW I) in 1918 • until that time Czech and Slovak countries had been part of the Austro‑Hungarian Empire • the first president, Tomaš Garrigue Masaryk Reality: On this day the president of the republic gives honours to people who did special deeds
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy November 2 nd ALL SOUL´S DAY • celebrated on 2 nd November • a Christian festival in honour of dead • people say prayers for the souls of the dead • commemorate their late relatives or friends • clean tombstones / gravestones • place bunches or basket of flowers on their graves • light candles • lay wreaths of flowers or leaves (in the shape of circle) as a sign of respect for people who have died
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy November 17 th • very important milestones from our history In 1939 • Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia and proclaimed it the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia • Czech students demonstrated against the occupation and the demonstration was brutally suppressed • in reaction, Czech universities were closed by the Nazis on November 17 In 1989 • the Velvet Revolution – video - started as a student demonstration against the communist regime This day commemorates the struggle and fight for freedom Reality: • more than a day off for most people • some bring flowers and light candles on Narodni třida in Prague and other places connected with the Velvet Revolution
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy CHRISTMAS - video We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - video • a yearly celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ • a holiday of peace and calm • look for suitable presents • Advent begins four weeks before Christmas Eve • Preparations: * Christmas sweets vanilla rolls, ginger bread and sweets with nuts, almonds, coconut, raisins and chocolate
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy * Christmas market Bronze Sunday, Silver Sunday and Gold Sunday * Christmas decorations St Nicholas Day • December 6 th • St Nicholas + an angel + a devil • Children must say whether they have been good the whole year • They sing a song or recite a poem • Good children get a bag or a sock full of fruit and sweets • Bad children get only coal and potatoes
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy Christmas tree • a pine, spruce or fir • artificial • decorations: * glass stars * balls * bells * gingerbread * candles * sparklers
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy CUSTOMS *children do not eat anything all day * they want to see the golden piglet * dinner -fish soup, fried carp with potato salad, sweets and fruit *listen to or sing Christmas carols - video *fairy tales – video entertainment programmes (TV) *do some old customs: - pour lead - cut off apples - send walnut shells on the water (future) * at midnight both believers and unbelievers go to the midnight mass - video
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy EASTER • pagan origin and celebrate a new start of life in nature • Christian Easter lasts for one week called Holy Week: * PALM SUNDAY * SHROVE TUESDAY * ASH WEDNESDAY - the first day of Lent * HOLY THURSDAY- Last Supper of Christ * GOOD FRIDAY- crucifixion of Jesus Christ • LENT -eat less food or stop doing something that they enjoy * it ends on Easter Sunday - on that day Jesus returned to life - resurrection
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy EASTER * boys have to prepare plaited willow canes decorated with ribbons * girls have to colour, decorate or paint eggs * boys with their canes go from house to house - video - chase girls and whip them saying traditional rhymes - asking for Easter eggs * also pour water on each other * small children are given chocolate eggs and small presents from the Easter Bunny
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy TRADITIONAL MEALS and SYMBOLS • • • a special mixture of smoked meat eggs and fresh nettle sweet cakes called "mazanec" with a cross on the top small plain cakes called "Jidáše" a sweet cake in a shape of a lamb called "beránek„ grow corn in flowerpots SYMBOLS • cards with Easter folk symbols • baby animals (symbol of new life) • early spring flowers (snowdrops, daffodils) wishing each other good health and happiness
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy CELEBRATIONS BIRTHDAY - video • the day we were born • we invite our relatives and friends to a party • we prepare some refreshment: - sandwiches with butter, ham or salami - eggs, some salad and vegetables - sweets and cakes, ice-cream, crisps - lemonade and other soft drinks - some wine or other spirits • guests usually bring flowers and some presents – a box of chocolates, books, some cosmetics pictures, toys for children • they congratulate us on our holiday
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy NAMEDAYS • the name day on the day when there is our first name in the calendar • have a party * we eat, drink * talk, tell jokes and some stories * play cards or other table games * simply we enjoy a party * or just eat, drink and watch TV
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy WEDDINGS - video • the wedding announcement • wedding clothes • brides use to wear marvellous long white dresses decorated with a lace, ribbons embroideries • bridegrooms wear a dark elegant suit with a tie or a bowtie • bridegroom buys the wedding rings • wedding party • wedding ceremonies are held at the town halls or register office or in the church • guests give many presents to young couple * bed linen, towels, a tablecloth * chinaware, glasses, coffee sets, tea sets * lamps, pictures, pots, vases, some pottery pieces •
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ANNIVERSARIES Wedding anniversary * silver wedding anniversary - the date that is exactly 25 years after the wedding * golden anniversary - is exactly 50 years after the beginning of something * diamond anniversary - 60 years after the date when two people were married
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ANNIVERSARIES • • • the birth of a baby finishing the school year getting a new job your first salary passing a driving test passing an exam a sport victory winning a scholarship winning a Hollywood Oscar winning an award/ a prize the New Year retiring from work
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ROLE-PLAY Imagine that your Japanese friend wants to know more about CZECH HOLIDAYS Explain: 1) public holidays in the CR 2) Christmas 3) Easter 4) birthday/ nameday 5) weddings 6) anniversaries CHANGE YOUR ROLES
Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy Zdroje a použitá literatura KNIŽNÍ ZDROJE: 1) SMITH - DLUHÁ, Gabriella a kol. Angličtina otázky a odpovědi. Olomouc: INFOA, 2007, ISBN 80 -7240 -489 -X. 2) EL-HMOUDOVÁ, Dagmar. Angličtina - Maturitní témata. Český Těšín: Petra Velanová, Třebíč, 2006, ISBN 9788086873046. ELEKTRONICKÉ ZDROJE: 1) ORŠULÁK, Tomáš; DOKTOROVÁ, Tatiana. HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC [online]. [cit. 17. 12. 2012]. Dostupný na WWW: http: //www. skola. amoskadan. cz/s_aj/ajhtm/at/at 12. htm FOTOGALERIE: Veškeré použité obrázky pocházejí z otevřené galerie Microsoft Office (Powerpoint). Veškeré hypertextové odkazy jsou platné ke dni vytvoření díla. Materiál je určen pro bezplatné používání pro potřeby výuky a vzdělávání na všech typech škol a školských zařízeních. Jakékoliv další využití podléhá autorskému zákonu.
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