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Celebrating New Year

How do people celebrate New Year in the UK? Is it the same as in your country? Read on to find out.

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Bonfire Night

In the UK, Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes is celebrated on November 5th and the night skies are filled with colour. It's a special day in honour of a historic event. In this activity you can read about the history of the November 5th celebrations, complete various tasks to check your understanding and try an exercise on passives.

Easter

Celebrating Easter in the UK

Easter is an annual festival in the UK. Read how people celebrate it then try the activities.

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