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Shamrock
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Valentine's Day in Japan
Valentine's Day is
celebrated in a different
way around the world, but
a special Valentine is the
one celebrated in Japan. In
this country, Valentine’s
Day is celebrated on two
different dates: on
February 14th and on
March 14th.
On February 14th, Valentine’s Day: On this day, women usually give

chocolates to all the men they know. To tell the difference between
romantic feelings and simple friendship, there are two types of
chocolates; one is giri-choco and the other one is honmei-choco.
‘Giri' in Japanese means ‘obligation,’ so girls give this giri-choco to
friends, bosses, colleagues, and classmates, and it doesn’t have
any romantic connection. Honmei-choco is the special type of
chocolate that boyfriends or husbands would receive. Japanese
people believe that it's real love when girls prepare their own
honmei-choco.
March 14th, The White Day: On March 14 or White Day, boys are
supposed to return gifts of chocolates to women who gave them
chocolates on February 14. The color of the chocolate is generally
white, so they call it White Day. On this day, boys also give flowers,
candies, and other gifts along with the chocolates to their girlfriends
and wives.
Valentine's Day and White Day festivals are celebrated with charm
and enthusiasm in Japan. These celebrations are more popular
among young people, especially those under 20 years old. Today,
Japanese people are celebrating these festivities with great parties
and love demonstrations.
Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick was a man who went to Ireland in 432 A.D. to spread
the Christian faith. He became a Bishop and the patron saint of
Ireland. Irish people used
to tell legends about Saint
Patrick; the most popular
says that Saint Patrick
drove the snakes from
Ireland, but scientists
believe that Ireland was
always free from snakes.
Some people used to
believe that Patrick’s
“snakes” were the pagan
beliefs he wanted to
replace with Christianity.
This holiday is celebrated on March 17th when it's not Holy Week.
Most of the people who celebrate it have Irish ancestors, and it's
associated with several popular symbols. Shamrocks become
symbols of this holiday because Saint Patrick used their leaves,
which are divided into three parts, to explain the doctrine of the
Trinity.
Saint Patrick’s Day, which used to be an important religious holiday

in Ireland, is celebrated publicly in the United States with parades.
In the past, only people with Irish origin used to celebrate it,
nowadays it is largely commemorated, not only in the United States
but also in many countries around the world with special foods,
cards, parties, and all kinds of merry-making.
Halloween
Halloween is a celebration held on October 31. Halloween begins in

regions of Europe, and Celts celebrate it. The Celts believe that the
spirits of the dead visit them on this night. The traditions and
importance of the celebration vary significantly between countries.
In parts of Central and South

America, kids visit their
neighbors yelling "¡Dulce o
Truco!" ('trick or treat !') to
get candies, while in Brazil,
kids yell "Gostosuras ou
travessuras!" (in Brazil,
Halloween is not commonly
practiced, but some schools throw Halloween-themed parties), and
the Portuguese name is Dia das Bruxas.
In Chile, Halloween has become more and more popular over the
last 20 years, imitating North American customs such as children
dressing up, going house to house asking for candy, yelling "¡Dulce
o travesura!", whereas teenagers and adults go to costume parties
at discothèques. The Spanish name for Halloween is Noche de
Brujas (Night of the Witches).
Valentine's Day in Japan:
1. On which two dates is Valentine's Day celebrated in Japan?

2. What are the two types of chocolates given on Valentine's
Day, and what is the difference between them?
3. Who receives giri-choco, and who receives honmei-choco?
Saint Patrick's Day:
1. Who was Saint Patrick, and why is he significant in Ireland?

2. Why are shamrocks associated with Saint Patrick's Day?
Halloween:
1. When is Halloween traditionally celebrated?

2. What did the Celts believe about Halloween?
3. How has Halloween become popular in Chile in recent years?
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commemorated in your country and why?

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PRE TASK:

Match the words below with the pictures or meanings

On February 14th, Valentine’s Day: On this day, women usually give

Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day, which used to be an important religious holiday

Halloween is a celebration held on October 31. Halloween begins in

In parts of Central and South

Valentine's Day in Japan:

1. On which two dates is Valentine's Day celebrated in Japan?

Saint Patrick's Day:

1. Who was Saint Patrick, and why is he significant in Ireland?

1. When is Halloween traditionally celebrated?

POST TASK: What are some important days celebrated or

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