Writing Practice A1- Write About a Holiday in Your Country

Hello! Today, let’s learn how to write about a holiday in your country in a simple, easy, and fun way. This lesson will help you talk and write about special days and celebrations. 🎉📝🌍

🎯 Goals for This Lesson:

  1. Learn how to write simple sentences about a holiday.
  2. Describe what people do, eat, and how they celebrate.
  3. Practice writing with fun examples and activities.

📝 Part 1: The Basics – Writing About a Holiday

Describing a holiday is easy! Here are some simple sentences to help you:

  • My favorite holiday is… (Example: My favorite holiday is Eid al-Fitr.)
  • It is celebrated in… (Example: It is celebrated in Morocco.)
  • On this day, people… (Example: On this day, people visit family and friends.)
  • We eat… (Example: We eat special sweets and delicious food.)
  • I like this holiday because… (Example: I like this holiday because it is fun and happy.)
  • Children usually… (Example: Children usually get gifts and play games.)
  • Everyone feels… (Example: Everyone feels joyful.)

Want to see a full example? Here is a simple description of a holiday:

Hello! My favorite holiday is Eid al-Fitr. It is celebrated in Morocco and other Muslim countries. On this day, people wear new clothes and visit their family. We eat sweet cakes and delicious meals. Children play games and receive small gifts. Everyone feels happy and excited. I like this holiday very much!

🔧 Part 2: Making Sentences Step-by-Step

Every sentence about a holiday needs:

  1. A Subject – Who or what (e.g., Eid, People, I).
  2. A Verb – Action words (e.g., is, eat, celebrate).
  3. Details – Extra information (e.g., food, feelings, activities).
Sentence Examples:
  • My favorite holiday is… (Example: My favorite holiday is Christmas.)
  • It is celebrated in… (Example: It is celebrated in December.)
  • People usually… (Example: People usually decorate their homes.)
  • We eat… (Example: We eat cake and delicious food.)
  • Children love… (Example: Children love gifts.)
  • I like this holiday because… (Example: I like this holiday because I spend time with my family.)

🎲 Part 3: Fun Activities

Activity 1: Write About a Holiday

Write 6 sentences about a holiday in your country:

  1. My favorite holiday is ______.
  2. It is celebrated in ______.
  3. On this day, people ______.
  4. We eat ______.
  5. Children usually ______.
  6. I like this holiday because ______.

📄 Part 5: Homework – Write a Letter About a Holiday

Write a short letter to your friend describing a holiday in your country. Here’s a clear, longer example:

Dear Sam,

Hi! How are you? My favorite holiday in Morocco is Eid al-Adha. It is a special holiday, and we celebrate it every year. On this day, we wake up early and wear new clothes. We visit our family, friends, and neighbors.

My mother prepares delicious food like couscous, meat dishes, and many sweet desserts. We eat together and talk happily. Children play fun games outside and get gifts or money from their parents. It’s always a wonderful day full of joy.

I like Eid al-Adha because everyone is happy, and I can spend lots of time with my family. It’s my favorite time of the year!

What about you? What’s your favorite holiday?

Your friend,  
Ali

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Conclusion

🎉 Fantastic job! Keep practicing your writing and enjoy talking about holidays. 😊