Foreign languages

Tasks – vazifalar

1. 
   Complete the sentences-matndan foydalanib gaplarni to’ldiring:
   

1. 
   The anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan, which we celebrate on _____________________is a holiday.
   
2. 
   _______________________ we celebrate Constitution Day.
   
3. 
   We celebrate __________________________on January 1.
   
4. 
   Before New Year’s Day we send New Year wishes to our friends or we ring them up in the evening on ____________________, New Year’s Eve.
   
5. 
   At _______________________________________we say to each other, “Happy New Year!” and we answer, “Thanks, the same to you”.
   
6. 
   _________________is Women’s Day. On that day we give presents to our mothers and sisters.
   
7. 
   The most common present for women is ___________________, and on Women’s Day many men buy_____________________to give their mothers and wives.
   
8. 
   ______________________is the spring festival of Navruz, which people celebrate with flowers, dancing, music and traditional foods.
   
9. 
   Among the most important of the foods is __________________, a dish made from boiled wheat sprouts.
   
10. 
    Which holidays do you like most? Why?
    

Public holidays and celebrations in Great Britain
There are only 6 public holidays in Great Britain. Those are days on which people need not go to work.
Christmas in Great Britain
For most British families, this is the most important festival of the year. This is the day when many people are travelling home to be with their families on Christmas Day. If you try to catch a train on 24th December you may have difficulty in finding a seat. There are a lot of traditions connected with Christmas but the most important one is the giving of presents. Family members wrap up their gifts and leave them at the bottom of the Christmas tree to be "bound on Christmas morning. At some time on Christmas Day the family will sit down to a big turkey dinner followed by Christmas pudding.
In the afternoon they may watch the Queen on the television as she delivers her traditional Christmas message to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Then they enjoy a piece of Christmas cake or eat a hot mince pie. On the Sunday before Christmas many churches hold a service where special hymns are sung.
Sometimes singers can be heard on the streets as they collect money for charity. Most families decorate their houses with brightly-colored paper or holly, and they usually have a Christmas tree in the corner of the room, glittering with colored lights and decoration. 26th December is also a public holiday, called Boxing Day. This is the time to visit friends and relatives or be a spectator at one of the many sporting events. Everyone in Great Britain is waiting and enjoying this holiday very much!
Christmas
On the 25th of December there is the greatest holiday of all in England – Christmas. People send X-mas cards to their friends and relatives. People buy a Christmas tree and decorate it with toys, colored balls and lights. Children wake up early to find stockings full of small presents on their bed.
New Year
New Year’s Eve all British celebrate on the 31st of December. Most people see with friends and relatives. At midnight they sings New Year songs and wishes a happy New Year.