Family
Содержание
Family Relationship
Household Chores
Family Traditions
Interesting Parenting Traditions from Different Cultures
By Amy Turn Sharp of Doobleh-vay
Traditions in families can be so powerful for both parents and children as we strive to make beautiful deliberate motions that string together our days and give memories that last our whole lives.
Parents everywhere choose tradition to enrich their family’s lives. We find the ceremony of everyday through religious and cultural traditions. Ritual binds us together as parents and makes us keenly aware that we are all more alike than different.
Here are some interesting parenting traditions from around the world:
Straw / strɔː/ NOUN UNCOUNTABLE - The yellow stems of dried crops such as wheat
Dome / dəʊm / NOUN - A roof shaped like the top half of a ball
Dwelling /ˈdwelɪŋ / NOUN - A house, flat, or other shelter in which someone lives
Limestone /ˈˈlaɪmˌstəʊn / NOUN - A type of white or grey stone containing calcium, used for building and making cement
Cave /ˈkeɪv / NOUN - A large hole in the side of a hill or under the ground
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Pacifier Tree Tradition Saying goodbye to the pacifier can be hard for a child. But parents in Denmark found a wonderful solution for this problem.At the children’s park there are special trees where kiddos can hang their pacifiers as a ceremonial way to say goodbye.
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Tooth Fairy Traditions When American children lose one of their baby teeth, they put it under their pillow for the Tooth Fairy to come and replace it with some money. But in some Asian countries like India, China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam kids throw their teeth on the roof of the house or even under the floor. As the tooth-losing kid throws the tooth, he or she yells out a wish that the missing tooth be replaced by the tooth of a mouse.
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Baby’s 100 Day Celebration Chinese families have a very lovely tradition called the 100 days ceremony where they celebrate the first 100 days of a child’s life. I suspect this roots in the issue of infant mortality rates and is meant even today to give thanks for the safe keeping of a child.
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Baby’s First Birthday Korean child’s first birthday is celebrated with a large feast and offerings to the gods and goddesses. Parents give the baby a basket with assorted items such as toys, pens, books, food, and tools. The tradition says that the item for which the baby reaches will have some bearing on his/her future.
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Naming Celebrations Greek families also have a wonderful tradition surrounding birthdays in which they also have name day rituals. Name days celebrate the day of the saint that bears the same name as you. It is a traditional feast day, but in contemporary times more like a small party and ritual. The person is treated special, but the saint is also treated with festivals or lighting of candles in churches. How lucky to have two days a year to celebrate like this?
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First Day of School On the first day of school, German kids receive large paper cones called Schultute filled with school supplies and treats. It is like getting a Christmas stocking on the first day of school! How fun!In Russia children ring bells called “First bells” on the first day of school!
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Coming of Age Traditions The Navajo Indians have a celebration called kinaalda. Girls run footraces and compete in trials to show power and strength in womanhood. The girls who experience their first menstruation wear special clothes and style their hair like the Navajo goddess “Changing Woman.”
Useful Links
Listening comprehension
http://www.passporttoenglish.com/Beginning-English/Lesson5/Listening.html
http://www.esl-lab.com/family1/fam1.htm
http://www.adelescorner.org/listening/my_family/my_family.html
Reading
http://www.excellentesl4u.com/esl-family-members-reading.html
http://www.excellentesl4u.com/esl-cooking-reading.html
Grammar
https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-level-test/grammar
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1. Capture the Flag – This is definitely one of THE most fun outdoor games ever! What fond memories you must have, running through the neighborhood playing Capture the Flag with your friends. You’re never too old for this classic game OR maybe it’s time to share the tradition with your kids! To play, you could grab these, or two bandanas, or even some old cloths.
2. Hula Hoop Competition – Let’s see just how well you can move those hips! Gather your close friends and some inexpensive hula hoops and see who can hula hoop the longest. You’d be surprised just how much of a work out it really is.
3. Three-Legged Race – Choose your partner wisely for a three-legged race! We suggest grabbing your spouse. You two should be well in sync with each other already…don’t you think?!
4. Badminton – Set up a backyard net and host a friendly badminton tournament with neighbors, family and/or friends!
5. Croquet – This old time classic is still sure to be a hit! Another great game to teach the kiddos!
6. Backyard Baseball – Whether you’re setting up t-ball for the kids (this set is great for 3 and under) or throwing up some balls for you to hit out to friends, backyard baseball is a true American classic.
7. Flag Football – Be sure not to leave the ladies out of this one! In fact, a little flag football might be the perfect way to flirt a little with your spouse while enjoying the nice outdoor weather. To make things easy, you can grab this Capture the Flag
