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Festival and Tradition Vocabulary

Jun 7, 2025

Overview

This lecture covers vocabulary and questions related to festivals, traditions, and common foods, focusing on asking and answering about preferences and activities.

Food Preferences

  • Asking "What do you like to eat?" invites someone to share their favorite foods.
  • Typical answers might include specific dishes, snacks, or sweets associated with festivals or daily life.

Festivals and Traditions Vocabulary

  • Common festival-related words include celebrate, tradition, holiday, party, parade, costume, and fireworks.
  • Questions may include "How do you celebrate?" or "What is your favorite tradition?"
  • Typical festival activities might be eating special food, wearing costumes, or watching fireworks.

Answering Questions About Traditions

  • When asked about celebrations, mention specific activities, foods, or ways you spend time with family/friends.
  • You can describe a tradition by explaining what it is, when it happens, and what people do.
  • To answer food preference questions, state the food and why you like it.

Key Terms & Definitions

  • Festival — a special event or celebration often held annually.
  • Tradition — a custom or belief passed down through generations.
  • Celebrate — to do something special for an occasion.
  • Costume — special clothing worn for a festival or event.
  • Fireworks — explosive displays used for celebration.

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Practice asking and answering questions about food and traditions.
  • Review vocabulary for describing festivals and related activities.