Flashcards on Czech and English-Speaking Cultural Traditions
Czech and English-Speaking Cultural Traditions: A Student Guide
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Customs and Traditions
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Card 1
Question: What are customs and traditions, and why are they important?
Answer: Customs and traditions are part of a culture. They connect people with their family, history, and culture, allowing them to spend time together and ce
Card 2
Question: When is Christmas celebrated in the Czech Republic, and what is this day called?
Answer: In the Czech Republic, Christmas is celebrated on December 24th, and this day is called Štědrý den (Christmas Eve).
Card 3
Question: What is the typical Czech Christmas meal mentioned in the text?
Answer: A typical Christmas dinner in the Czech Republic is fried carp with potato salad.
Card 4
Question: When is Christmas celebrated in English-speaking countries, and what do families usually do?
Answer: In English-speaking countries, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th; families decorate a tree, exchange gifts, and spend time together.
Card 5
Question: What traditional Christmas food is often served in English-speaking countries?
Answer: Traditional Christmas food may include roasted turkey, vegetables, and Christmas pudding.
Card 6
Question: When is Easter, and what is one well-known Czech Easter tradition?
Answer: Easter is celebrated in the spring; a well-known Czech tradition is 'pomlázka,' where boys whip girls with decorated willow switches on Easter Monday.
Card 7
Question: What do girls usually give as a reward for 'pomlázka' at Easter?
Answer: Girls typically give boys painted eggs, sweets, or small gifts (in the text, boys receive painted eggs, etc.).
Card 8
Question: Who visits children on December 5th in Czech tradition, and what do children usually do?
Answer: On December 5th, Saint Nicholas, an angel, and a devil visit children; children usually recite a poem or sing a song and receive sweets or small gifts
Card 9
Question: How is Halloween celebrated in English-speaking countries, and when?
Answer: Halloween is celebrated on October 31st; children wear costumes, go door-to-door trick-or-treating, and people decorate their homes with pumpkins and
Card 10
Question: What is Thanksgiving, and when is it celebrated in the United States?
Answer: Thanksgiving is an important holiday in the United States, celebrated in November; families gather for a special dinner and give thanks for the good t