Festivals and Celebrations Quiz

The Ballynoe Fiddle Festival takes place on the third Saturday of ______.

The Fire and Light Festival occurs on December ______.

During the Fire and Light Festival, women perform dances around a huge ______.

The Golden Apple festival is held at the beginning of every ______.

In the village of Taft, men traditionally wear large, brightly coloured ______.

Different religions often have movable ______ which depend on the phases of the moon.

There is a rich tradition of music and ______ in central Sweden.

Jazz and blues are part of the cultural ______ of the southern United States.

This month some of our students are observing the festival of ______.

In a break with ______, this year’s festival will feature modern dances.

He finally decided to ______ the knot.

I’d like to propose a ______ to the bride and groom.

He was suffering from pre-wedding ______.

May they have many years of wedded ______!

Dress is an uncountable noun when it refers to a style of ______.

Festivals and Celebrations

Golden Apple Week
- Held in Hartsby, UK
- Takes place from September 3rd to 9th
- Celebrates apple harvest
- Dates back to the Middle Ages
- Admission £5 (children £2)

Ballynoe Fiddle Festival

Takes place on the third Saturday of July each year
Celebrates the birthday of Pat Davey, a famous local musician
Special guests include Anne O’Keeffe (fiddle) and Ger Downes (guitar)
Held at the location where Pat Davey was born

Fire and Light Festival

Held in the village of Taft, UK
Takes place on December 18th each year
Marks the beginning of the festive season
Features women performing dances around a fire while men wear brightly colored hats and lanterns

Traditional Festivities

Movable feasts are often tied to the phases of the moon
Central Sweden has a rich tradition of music and dance
Jazz and Blues are part of the cultural heritage of the southern United States
Many towns have traditions of annual firework displays
Many towns have festivals that raise funds for charity

A Wedding Celebration

The best man usually gives a speech at a wedding
"To tie the knot" and "get hitched" are informal ways of saying “to marry”
"Joined in matrimony" is a formal way to describe getting married
“Wedded bliss” is another informal phrase for a happy marriage

Common Mistakes

"Dress" is an uncountable noun when it refers to a style of clothing (e.g. traditional dress, formal dress)
"Dresses" refers to specific garments for women

Test your knowledge on various festivals and celebrations from around the world. This quiz covers unique events such as the Golden Apple Week, Ballynoe Fiddle Festival, and the Fire and Light Festival. Learn about the traditions and cultural significance behind these festive occasions.