Monarch's Official Birthday

Hello, I'm Stasia. My favourite English holiday is the Monarch's Official Birthday. It's on the second Saturday in June. 2022 is the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year. People have street parties on this day. There is a parade "Trooping the Colour" in London. There is a special bank holiday. Elisabeth II has been Queen for 70 years.

 May Day

Hello, I'm Kolia. My favourite English holiday is May Day. It is on the first Monday in May. On May Day, people celebrate the beginning of summer. They dance around the maypole. People choose May kings and queens who lead the May Day processions. They wear crowns made of flowers to show the arrival of summer.

St. Valentine's Day

Hi, I'm Vika. My favourite English Holiday is St. Valentine's Day. It is celebrated worldwide on the 14th of February. On St. Valentine's Day, we celebrate friendship and love. We make and exchange cards with classmates. We give St. Valentine's Day cards to teachers and parents.

 Bonfire Night

Hi, I'm Liubka. My favourite English holiday is Bonfire Night. It's on the 5th of November. On Bonfire Night, people celebrate the Gunpowder's Plot's Failure. It is also known as Guy Fawkes Night or Fireworks Night. It is celebrated with bonfires. Firework's Night can be celebrated in people's back gardens or at organized events. These are often fun, family events. Food is served, such as toffee apples, hot dogs or jacket potatoes.