Festivals and celebrations

Discuss the festivals you celebrate and how people mark special occasions.

Questions

What is the most important festival in your country?
How do you usually celebrate it?
What kind of food do people eat during festivals?
Do you prefer celebrating at home or going out?
Have celebrations changed since you were a child?

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How to answer

Briefly explain the festival for an international listener rather than assuming the examiner knows it. Describe a sight, sound or smell from the day to show a wider range of vocabulary.