Lead-in

  • Which country do you think has the most unusual holidays?
  • What do you think motivates people to celebrate unusual holidays?
  • Have you ever celebrated a holiday that was not common in your culture? How did you celebrate it?
  • What is the most unique holiday tradition you have come across?
  • What are some unusual holidays in your own culture or country?
  • Do you think holidays can help promote cultural understanding and diversity? Why or why not?
  • If you could create a holiday, what would it celebrate? When? How would it be celebrated?

HOLIDAYS

  • Which of the following holidays would you like to celebrate and how?
  • What is the most important holiday in your culture? How is it celebrated?
  • What is your favorite holiday and why? How do you usually celebrate it?

white day

  • What is White Day, and where is it celebrated?
  • How does White Day differ from Valentine’s Day?
  • What gifts are traditionally exchanged on White Day in Japan?
  • What is the significance of the color white in White Day celebrations?
  • What’s your opinion on White Day?
  • Do you think it would be a good idea to celebrate White Day in Brazil? Why or why not?
  • What would be the perfect Valentine’s Day or White Day gift?
  • What about the worst gift? 
  • What is the worst and the best gift you have ever received? Who gave them to you?
  • What is the best and the worst gift you have ever given someone? Be honest. 🙂