Fêtes et traditions des pays anglophones
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A festival is a special day of celebration, and traditions are the customs we follow.
On Halloween, you say 'Trick or treat!', and on Thanksgiving, you eat turkey.
Father Christmas in the UK and Santa Claus in the USA are the same person!
On St. Patrick's Day, everything is green; on the 4th of July, everything is red, white, and blue.
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1. What do children say on Halloween?
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Réponse : B — B. Trick or treat
On Halloween, children go from house to house saying 'Trick or treat!' to ask for candies.
2. When is Thanksgiving in the USA?
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Réponse : B — B. Fourth Thursday of November
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
3. What do people traditionally eat for Thanksgiving?
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Réponse : B — B. Turkey and pumpkin pie
The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
4. What do British children hang for Father Christmas?
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Réponse : B — B. Stockings
In the UK, children hang stockings by the fireplace for Father Christmas to fill with presents.
5. What is the name of New Year's Eve in Scotland?
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Réponse : B — B. Hogmanay
In Scotland, New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay, a big celebration with fireworks and singing.
6. On which day do Americans celebrate their independence?
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Réponse : A — A. July 4th
Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, celebrates the USA's independence from Britain.
7. What plant is a symbol of St. Patrick's Day?
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Réponse : B — B. Shamrock
The shamrock, a three-leaf clover, is the national symbol of Ireland and worn on St. Patrick's Day.
8. What do people traditionally light on Guy Fawkes Night?
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Réponse : B — B. Bonfires
On Bonfire Night, people light large bonfires and set off fireworks to remember the Gunpowder Plot.