Foreign Languages

Holidays and festivals.

Definition

Holidays and festivals vocabulary covers the celebrations, traditions, and cultural events observed in different countries and language communities. Learning about these events provides insight into cultural values and gives context for using festive vocabulary and expressions.

Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 French: 'la fête nationale' (Bastille Day, July 14), 'Noël' (Christmas)
  • 2 Spanish: 'el Día de los Muertos' (Day of the Dead), 'la Navidad' (Christmas)
  • 3 German: 'Weihnachten' (Christmas), 'Oktoberfest'
Related terms

Tangled up with.

Cultural traditions → Cultural customs → French holidays → Community customs →
Studied in

1 unit use this concept.

Spanish 1-2 Culture and Celebrations →