Celebrations

Question 1

Events we celebrate

Answer 1

Birthdays (18, 21, 40)
18 years old is coming of age = become an adult
“Life begins at 40”

Wedding
Wedding anniversaries
1 year anniversary, 20, 25, 30, 50
Passing exams

Question 2

How do we celebrate?

Answer 2

We like to crack open a bottle of champagne.
Champagne
Bubbly
Cava
Sparkling white wine
Beer

We usually have/ throw a party for family and friends.
We go put for a slap up meal - a big, fancy meal
We celebrate by going out for dinner/buying each other presents.

In our house, it’s a family tradition that the birthday boy/girl has to wear red.
In my country, traditionally we give money in an envelope.

We have a family gathering.
The family gets together.
We have a get-together with family and friends.

Question 3

Idioms about celebrations

Answer 3

We had a ball at my sister’s wedding, it was so much fun!
I usually have a whale of a time at Christmas.
I had the time of my life last week when we celebrated my birthday.
We went out and painted the town red when we celebrated Jack’s birthday. = to go to bars, restaurants, pubs and had great time
I like to let my hair down - to relax and enjoy myself
A stag night - a party for a man about to be married
A hen night - a party for a woman about to be married