Birthdays, Easter, and Holidays in General

Fun Fact of the Day: “90 million chocolate Easter bunnies, 5 million marshmallow chicks and bunnies, and 16 billion jelly beans are made for Easter each year” (www.lilduckduck.com).

Topic: Birthdays, Easter, and Holidays in General

1. Why do birthdays tend to be celebrated? Do you like birthdays? How are they usually celebrated here in Ukraine? How does this compare to what you know about the U.S.? Do you know of any other interesting birthday traditions from around the world?

2. What are your best and worst birthday memories? What are the best and worst gifts you have ever received? Have you ever had something truly surprising happen on your birthday? Do you have any unique family traditions?

3. Do you think there is a “best” age or “optimal” celebration? How do birthdays differ across time? If you could create your dream birthday celebration, what would you do and where would you go?

4. Do you celebrate Easter? What are some interesting (non-religious) traditions associated with Easter here in Ukraine? How do you think they differ from the U.S.? What do you know about the “Easter bunny” and Easter egg hunts, for example?

5. What are your favorite and least favorite holidays? What is the most dangerous holiday you can think of? What is the most exciting or thrilling?

6. What do you consider the most “commercial” holidays? On the other hand, is there a particular holiday that you think is especially meaningful or important for you?

Schedule:

Thursday 19 April at 5:30

Saturday 21 April at 10:30