Schooljournal Yearly Celebrations
Special days in the calendar Investigation in every country Looking for differences and similarities
Celebratery days in BELGIUM Many similarities compared to other European countries
Christmas: Christmas tree Presents Special meals New Year: Celebrations in the cities Fire works Drinking champagne Best wishes
Valentine’s day: Celebration with partner Romantic presents Romantic dinner
Some special days in the Belgian calendar
January 6th: Three Kings or Kings from the East Children dress like ‘Three Kings’ Sing typical songs at poeple’s door Collect money or candies
Easter Chocolate eggs for the children Delivered by the church bells or the Easter bunny Hided in the garden
July 21th National day 1831: Belgium became an independant monarchy Military parade Festivities
December 6th St. Nicolas Old man on a horse Black men to help him Brings presents for children Cildren put a shoe with a letter at the fire place Good behaviour A lot of special songs
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