

*aunt
[ɑːnt]*uncle
[ˈʌŋkl]together
[təˈɡeðə(r)]celebrate
[ˈselɪbreɪt]main
[meɪn]eve
[iːv]stocking
[ˈstɒkɪŋ]visit relatives
[ˈvɪzɪt ˈrɛlətɪvz]eat mooncakes
[iːt ˈmuːnkeɪks]have a dragon boat race
[hæv ə ˈdræɡən bəʊt reɪs]watch lanterns
[wɒtʃ ˈlæntənz]next month
[nekst mʌnθ]make jiaozi
[meɪk dʒaʊˈtsiː]watch a lion dance
[wɒtʃ ə ˈlaɪən dɑːns]have a big meal
[hæv ə bɪɡ miːl]put up
[pʊt ʌp]Explore
Important festivals
Dear Katie,
I'm very excited.
It'll be the Spring Festival next month.
We'll clean our house.
This is hard work, but it'll bring good luck.
I'll help my grandmother make jiaozi.
It's my favourite food.
Then I'll watch a lion dance with my family.
And we'll visit my aunt and uncle.
We'll have a big meal together.
What festivals do you celebrate?
Yours, Li Na
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Dear Li Na,
The Spring Festival sounds fun!
In the UK, our main festival is Christmas.
About one month before Christmas, we put up a Christmas tree at home.
On Christmas Eve, I always put a stocking by my bed.
The next morning, there are gifts in it!
My grandparents come on Christmas Day.
First, we open our gifts.
Then, we eat a big meal.
Yours, Katie
Extend
New Year's Day around the world
It will be New Year's Day in two days.
How will you celebrate it?
Let's find out how people around the world celebrate the New Year.
It is always fun and exciting!
China
In China, we celebrate New Year's Day with our family and friends.
We relax and have fun.
We hope to have a good year.
USA
In the USA, people watch fireworks on New Year's Eve.
On New Year's Day, many people watch American football matches.
Scotland
In Scotland, people visit their family and friends.
They bring a piece of coal for good luck.
Spain
In Spain, people wait for the clock to ring at midnight.
They eat 12 grapes—one for each chime.