Match the celebrations to their descriptions.

• Объекты 1
  • New Year's Day \(January 1\)
  • Hogmanay \(December 31 \- January 2\)
  • Twelfth Night and Epiphany \(January 5 \- 6\)
  • Burns' Night \(January 25\)
  • Candlemas Day \(February 2\)
  • Valentine's Day \(February 14\)
  • St. David's Day \(March 1\)
  • St. Patrick's Day \(March 17\)
  • Shrove Tuesday Day Before Lent \( March/April\)
  • Easter \(March/April\)
  • April Fool's Day \(April 1\)
• Объекты 2
  • Many people celebrate by either having parties at home, or by going out and partying with friends. Many people also make resolutions \(as is customary in many other countries in the world\).
  • In Scotland, the term is used for the New Year's celebration " and it can last up until January 2 \(which is usually considered a bank holiday\). In some parts of England and in Scotland, it is considered good luck if a man is the first person to enter a friend's home on New Year's Day, and bad luck if a woman is the first. It is known as "First Footing," and the friend that enters usually gives a small ceremonial gift.
  • It is considered bad luck to have Christmas celebration up past the day of Epiphany. Some people host parties and serve cakes which have had one dried pea and one dried bean baked into them. If you are the one of the lucky partygoers who receive one of the other in their slice of cake, you will be crowned "king" or "queen" of the evening.
  • It is celebrated in honour of the Scottish poet. He is best known for writing the song, "Auld Lang Syne." Many Scots will celebrate the evening by eating haggis and reading the poet's works.
  • This day marks the middle of the winter season - from the shortest day of the year to the Spring Equinox. This day also celebrates the cleansing of Mary.
  • This day is celebrated with the giving of gifts, as well as writing verses of love in newspapers and magazines for your special someone. Many couples will spend the evening celebrating with a special meal. Occasionally, children will send valentines to one another in celebration.
  • It is to celebrate the man who spread Christianity throughout Wales. Many people will attend church services held in his honour.
  • It is a very important religious holiday in Northern Ireland to remember the life and death of the man who was a missionary to Ireland.
  • Many people celebrate this day by eating pancakes, as they contain many ingredients that are inappropriate for lent. Some communities also hold "pancake races" in which people run a distance while flipping pancakes in a frying pan. In order to win, a person must cross the finish line without burning breakfast.
  • Many people go to church on this day to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This day is also celebrated by decorating eggs and Easter egg hunts, where eggs are hidden for children \(and playful adults\) to find.
  • It is a day when it is socially acceptable for people to play practical jokes on each other.