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Hey, I’m Sasha, I’m 17 years old, and I want to tell you about some of the traditions in my family that make our life special.

Our family is pretty close, and we have a few traditions that bring us together every year. One of my favorites is Thanksgiving dinner. Every year, my mom and I cook a big meal, and we invite my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins to celebrate together. It’s always a little chaotic, with everyone talking at once, but it’s so much fun. The best part is when we all sit down at the table and share what we’re thankful for. It’s a moment when we really connect as a family.

Another tradition we have is Sunday family movie night. Every Sunday evening, we make popcorn, order pizza, and watch a movie together. It doesn’t matter if we’ve had a tough week – Sunday nights are sacred in our house. It’s a way for us to relax, laugh, and forget about everything else. Sometimes we even pick a movie that’s been on our list for months!

Lastly, there’s my birthday tradition. Ever since I was little, my parents have taken me out for breakfast on my birthday. It’s a quiet, simple tradition, but it’s one I look forward to every year. We usually go to the same café near our house, and I order pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries. It feels special because it’s just me and my parents, and it’s a moment where we get to celebrate the year that passed and talk about what’s ahead.

These traditions may seem small to some people, but they’re a big deal for me. They help me feel connected to my family, and they remind me of what’s truly important: spending time with the people you love.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

To bring the family together – собирать семью вместе

To celebrate together – праздновать вместе

To share what we’re thankful for – делиться тем, за что мы благодарны

To sit down at the table – сесть за стол

To have a chaotic atmosphere – иметь хаотичную атмосферу

To connect as a family – соединяться как семья, устанавливать связь

To be sacred – быть священным, важным

To relax and forget about everything else – расслабиться и забыть обо всем остальном

To have a movie night – устроить вечер кино

To order pizza – заказать пиццу

To look forward to something – с нетерпением ждать чего-то

To be simple but special – быть простым, но особенным

To celebrate the year that passed – отмечать прошедший год

To talk about what’s ahead – говорить о том, что предстоит

To make memories – создавать воспоминания

To feel connected to someone – чувствовать связь с кем-то

To remind me of what’s truly important – напоминать о том, что на самом деле важно

To have a tradition – иметь традицию

To pick a movie – выбрать фильм

To go to the same café – ходить в одно и то же кафе

To order pancakes with whipped cream – заказывать блины со взбитыми сливками

To celebrate my birthday – праздновать мой день рождения

To get together – собраться вместе

To be a big deal – быть важным событием

To feel special – чувствовать себя особенным

Vocabulary Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list.

Every year, my family __________ by celebrating Christmas together.

On my birthday, we __________ and go out for breakfast to celebrate.

Sunday evenings are __________ for our family, so we always watch a movie together.

We always __________ about what we’re thankful for during our Thanksgiving dinner.

Our family movie night is a way for us to __________ after a busy week.

I really __________ our pancake breakfast tradition because it’s something my parents and I do every year.

It’s nice to have a tradition that helps us __________ and remind us what matters most.

On my birthday, we always __________ at the same café, which has been our tradition for years.

The house was a little __________ on Thanksgiving because there were so many people.

Our traditions help me feel __________ to my family, even when life gets busy.

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the phrases with their correct translations.

To celebrate together

To look forward to something

To have a chaotic atmosphere

To relax and forget about everything else

To make memories

To feel connected to someone

a) создавать воспоминания

b) праздновать вместе

c) расслабиться и забыть обо всем остальном

d) с нетерпением ждать чего-то

e) иметь хаотичную атмосферу

f) чувствовать связь с кем-то

Exercise 3: Personal Questions

Answer the following questions based on your own experiences.

Does your family have any special traditions? What are they?

What’s your favorite family tradition and why?

How do you celebrate your birthday with your family?

Why do you think family traditions are important?

How do you usually spend holidays with your family?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-blanks

get together

pick a movie

sacred

share what we’re thankful for

relax and forget about everything else

look forward to

connect with each other

go to the same café

chaotic

connected

Exercise 2: Matching

To celebrate together – b) праздновать вместе

To look forward to something – d) с нетерпением ждать чего-то

To have a chaotic atmosphere – e) иметь хаотичную атмосферу

To relax and forget about everything else – c) расслабиться и забыть обо всем остальном

To make memories – a) создавать воспоминания

To feel connected to someone – f) чувствовать связь с кем-то

Example Answers to Personal Questions:

Does your family have any special traditions? What are they?

Yes, every year we have a special Christmas dinner where we all cook together. We also have a tradition of visiting our grandparents on New Year’s Eve.

What’s your favorite family tradition and why?

My favorite tradition is our family movie night. It’s a time when we all sit down, relax, and enjoy each other’s company, no matter how busy we are during the week.

How do you celebrate your birthday with your family?

On my birthday, we go out for breakfast at my favorite café and then spend the day together. I love it because it’s quiet and personal, just with my parents.

Why do you think family traditions are important?

Family traditions help bring everyone closer and create memories that last a lifetime. They remind us of what’s really important – spending quality time with the people you love.

How do you usually spend holidays with your family?

During the holidays, we usually stay home, decorate the house, and cook big meals together. We like to keep things cozy and spend time talking, playing games, or watching movies.