schooljournal yearly celebrations. special days in the calendar investigation in every country...
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Schooljournal
Yearly Celebrations
Special days in the calendar
• Investigation in every country• Looking for differences and
similarities
Celebratery days in BELGIUM
Many similarities compared to other European countries
• Christmas: • Christmas tree• Presents• Special meals
• New Year: • Celebrations in the cities• Fire works• Drinking champagne• Best wishes
• Valentine’s day:• Celebration with partner• Romantic presents• Romantic dinner
Some special days in the
Belgian calendar
January 6th:Three Kings or Kings from
the East • Children dress like ‘Three Kings’• Sing typical songs at poeple’s door• Collect money or candies
Easter
• Chocolate eggs for the children• Delivered by the church bells or
the Easter bunny• Hided in the garden
July 21thNational day
• 1831: Belgium became an independant monarchy
• Military parade• Festivities
December 6thSt. Nicolas
• Old man on a horse• Black men to help him• Brings presents for children • Cildren put a shoe with a letter at
the fire place• Good behaviour• A lot of special songs
Thank you for your attention!