Youtube Exercise » English Grammar Homework

American Easter Traditions Vs British Easter Traditions

The Brit Girls

40K views 4 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What Easter traditions do you think are common in both America and the UK?
Which country do you think has more chocolate-related Easter traditions—America or the UK? Why?
What foods do you associate with Easter in your country?

Up Next

Could the dollar lose its dominance? | The Economist The Economist
This Tiny French Town Has a World-Famous Secret 🍾 Benny and Meeka
Intermediate English Conversation – Culture Shocks Learn English with Camille
Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips! Teacher Luke – Duolingo English Test
What Do You Want To Eat? Song for Kids | Food Song | Learn English Kids Dream English Kids

Start With: Word Definition

Order: Alphabetical Random

…

American Easter Traditions Vs British Easter Traditions

What Easter is + public holidays in the UK and the US (00:00 – 01:04)

Transcript will load here…

1. What does Easter commemorate?

The crucifixion of Jesus
The birth of Jesus
The end of winter
The resurrection of Jesus

2. In the UK, what are Good Friday and Easter Monday called as public holidays?

Federal holidays
Bank holidays
National Trust days
Spring breaks

3. According to the video, which statement is true about the US and Easter holidays?

These days are not federal holidays, but some employers may give time off
Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday are federal holidays
Easter Monday is a federal holiday in every state
Only Easter Sunday is a federal holiday

American Easter Traditions Vs British Easter Traditions

Eggs, chocolate, and egg-hunt events (01:04 – 02:58)

Transcript will load here…

1. What do eggs represent in these spring and Easter customs?

New life and rebirth
Winter and darkness
Wealth and good luck
Peace and friendship

2. What disappointed the speakers about Easter in the US?

People did not decorate eggs
There were no public holidays at all
There were no egg hunts
Chocolate Easter eggs were not really given as gifts

3. What is the Easter Egg Roll described in the video?

A chocolate-making competition hosted by retailers
A parade where people wear bonnets and hats
A hill-rolling tradition in northern England only
A race where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon

American Easter Traditions Vs British Easter Traditions

Parades, bonnets, and traditional Easter foods (02:58 – 04:41)

Transcript will load here…

1. In the video’s description of an American Easter parade, what do people often do?

Exchange painted chicken eggs at spring festivals
Roll decorated eggs down grassy hills
Run an egg-and-spoon race on the White House lawn
Stroll in a festive procession, often wearing impressive hats

2. What is the traditional family meal on Easter Sunday in the UK, according to the video?

Roast lamb
Turkey
Glazed ham
Fish and chips

3. What are hot cross buns traditionally eaten on in the UK?

Christmas Day
Easter Monday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday evening

American Easter Traditions Vs British Easter Traditions

Transcript will load here…

1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To compare Easter traditions in the US and the UK
To advertise chocolate brands
To argue that Easter should be a federal holiday everywhere
To explain how to cook traditional Easter meals

2. Which tradition is described as popular in both countries?

Designing and wearing Easter bonnets at infant schools
Eating simnel cake with marzipan
An Easter egg hunt where eggs are hidden for children to find
Giving large boxed chocolate eggs as gifts

3. Which pair correctly matches the countries with the Easter meats mentioned?

UK: turkey / US: ham
UK: roast lamb / US: ham
UK: ham / US: roast lamb
UK: roast lamb / US: beef

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

American Easter Traditions Vs British Easter Traditions

Which tradition from the other country would you like to try? Why?
Do you think religious festivals should be public holidays? Why or why not?
How have gift traditions (like chocolate eggs) changed in your country over time?
What is a traditional holiday food in your culture, and what does it symbolize (if anything)?