IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card
Describe an important day you celebrate in your country
: You should say
what day it is
how you celebrate this day
how this is different from other celebrations
and explain why this is an important day to celebrate
: Sample Answer
I live in New York city in the USA and the Christmas is a very important day that all the Americans celebrate. 25th December is the Christmas day and this is a major celebration around the world. The day celebrates Jesus Christ’s birthday and it is an annual celebration which is a significant event in my country
As 25th December is the commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, this is a religious as well as cultural celebration in the USA. This is a public holiday in our country. In the United States of America, there are different traditions and ways of celebrating this day. Gift giving is a part of this celebration and people exchange gifts to observe this day. Symbolic decoration, family gathering and feasting are also part of this day. People often buy gifts for their dear and beloved ones and sharing a traditional meal with the family is an integral part of this celebration. Gift giving and other shopping related activities of the Christmas make it a key sales period for business. Christmas celebration in our country also includes Christmas card exchanging, completing an Advent calendar, carolling and Christmas music, lighting a Christingle, Church services, different decoration including Christmas trees, candles, candy, canes, wreaths, lights, garlands and many more activities- both religious and traditional. Santa clause is also associated with the tale that he brings gifts to children
In the days preceding Christmas, many Catholics hold religious processions. In my opinion, family reunions and exchanging gifts are two most significant parts of this festival. Many churches and homes display illuminated, Nativity scenes commemorating the humble birth of Jesus. People in my country love to decorate their houses – both inside and outside. Rockefeller Centre in New York has a huge Christmas tree with a public ice skating ring. I often visit this place with my friends
The Christmas is quite a different celebration in terms of its significance, traditional prospects, religious value, variations in celebrations among different nations, its effects on businesses, and moreover the wide-spread acceptance and participation of non-Christians of this festival. People prepare for this day for the whole December and gather with family members which make it a unique festival in the USA
This is without any doubt the most significant celebration among the Christian people all around the world. As the USA has a majority of the Christian population, the Christmas is an important religious and cultural event for them. This is the remembrance of Jesus Christ and a very important day for the whole Christian community and this is especially true for the USA
