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Let’s celebrate!
Name: _____________________________ Date:______________________________

I) Before starting the activities answer the followings questions:

a) Which are the mostfamous celebrations in Chile?
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b) What people usually do during these occasions?________________________________________________________________

II) Now let’s check the key words. Write the meaning of the word next to the picture.

III) It’s time to read a story about the origins of birthdays. Read the text in silence andanswer the followings questions.

Traditions from Around the World:
How Birthdays Came About
Thousands of years ago birthdays were considered a time when the bad spirits as opposed to the good spiritswere able to harm you as this day changed a person's life. It was believed that the only way to keep the bad spirits away was to have your friends and family around you so that their good wishes andpresents giving would keep them at bay. Also noisemakers are thought to be used at parties as a way of scaring away the evil spirits.
The custom of lighting candles originated with people believingthat the gods lived in the sky and by lighting candles and torches they were sending a signal or prayer to the gods so they could be answered. When you blow out the candles and make a wish this isanother way of sending a signal and a message.
This is how the way we celebrate our birthday came about. But different cultures celebrate in different ways.
The birthday Bible story that we know best isabout the birth of the Christ in Bethlehem. For nearly 2,000 years since that day, The Christian world has honored this birth. The day we all celebrate, is of course, Christmas.
There are otherbiblical references to birthday parties. King Pharaoh celebrated his birthday by making a feast for his court followers. That was over 4,000 years ago. The story of King Herod tells that on his birthday...