Welsh Christmas

Introduction

Winter holidays, in this case Christmas, are important around the world. Every culture and country has their own way of celebrating them, however. It comes as no surprise then that Wales has its own food, song and traditions connected with the Christmas time.

In this WebQuest we will talk about some of those traditions as well as cuisine and Christmas-specific language.

 

webquest by ZK i MP

Task

I. Translate words/frazes into welsh.

1. Merry Christmas -

2. church -

3. Christmas Eve -

4. mistletoe -

5. angels -

6. presents -

7. Christmas tree -

 

II. Answer the questions.

1. How was Gwyl San Steffan celebrated in the past?

2. What is pwnco and part of which custom is it?

3. What is wassail?

 

III. Truth or false

Decide if sentence about traditional welsh christmas dishes is right or wrong. If wrong, give a correct answer or explenation.

1. Turkey for many centuries has been a traditional bird served as christmas main meal.

2. Blood goose tart is populat in some regions of Wales.

3. Plum pudding is made of plums and Welsh lamb and isn't a dessert but a very popular aperitif. 

4. One of traditions in Wales is christmas - toffie making.

 

IV. Explain the welsh words in english

Plygain

Wren day

Mari Lwyd

Holming

Noson Gyflaith

 

V. Look at the lyrics below and try to guess which popular carol it is, then listen to the song from the link and check your answers.

Tawel nos dros y byd,

Sanctaidd nos gylch y crud;

Gwylion dirion yr oedd addfwyn ddau,

Faban Duw gyda'r llygaid bach cau,

Iesu T'wysog ein hedd.

Sanctaidd nos gyda'i ser;

Mantell fwyn,cariad per

Mintai'r bugail yn dod i fwynhau

Baban Duw gyda'r llygaid bach cau,

Iesu T'wysog ein hedd.

Tawel nos, Duw ei Hun

Ar y llawr gyda dyn;

Cerddi'r engyl, a'r Ne'n trugarhau;

Baban Duw gyda'r llygaid bach cau,

Iesu, T'wysog ein hedd.

 

LINK

https://www.google.pl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjlzbj4mpn1AhVL_CoKHb1xDdUQwqsBegQIEhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9hR0WcvmIsU&usg=AOvVaw0Tpo3BoB1_WTmWIMpUwH4_

 

VI. What are the main differences between welsh traditions and those cultivated in your country?

VII. Present your favourite christmas custom.

Process
Evaluation

Serious and respectful attitude towards the topic of the lesson.

Accurance and ressorcefulness of responses given.

Commitment to the topic.

Being or not being active, contribution in provided exercises.

 

Conclusion

During the lesson students learned about different traditions and Christmas cuisine in Wales. 

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