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Celebrations

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Celebrations

Have you ever had to speak English at a celebration of some sort and felt tongue-tied? Join us to remember what kinds of things we celebrate and say, and you'll never be left feeling like a lemon again!

Births:

How? Baby shower (US), Christening / Baptism (Christian culture), circumcision
Expressions: Congratulations on the birth of your new son/daughter. Gosh s/he’s gorgeous. Looks just like you ! / Takes after sb. You must be so proud! To wet the baby’s head

Birthdays

How? (Surprise) birthday party, a little get-together, have a few friends round, pay for a round of drinks, bake a cake/ some nibbles to share
Expressions: Happy Birthday ! Many happy returns! Is it a big one? So exactly how old are you if I might ask? 21 again? Come on, how old have you turned today? I’m not telling! Mind your own business! You don’t look your age./to age well/badly

Anniversaries

How? Romantic dinner, go away for the weekend, surprise trip, Family party, renew your vows
Expressions: Happy anniversary! Silver (25), Ruby (40), Golden (50), Diamond (60), Platinum (70), Oak (80) - who get’s there ????

Success (eg. new job, passing exams)

How? Send a card (British thing?), throw a party, have some drinks/nibbles
Expressions: Leaving do, Congratulations on + ing, Well done! Great job! Brilliant news - I’m so pleased for you! All the best! Good luck! Should we celebrate our smaller successes more?

New home

How? Send a card, have a housewarming party (some cultures take bread/salt)
Expressions: Lovely place! To move house

Weddings

How? Civil ceremony, registry office, church wedding, reception, wedding breakfast, honeymoon
Expressions: Congratulations! I hope you’ll be very happy ! I wish you all the very best!
The happy couple ! Just married! It’s all over now! Will we hear the patter of tiny feet?

Funerals

How? Crematorium, church, synagogue etc..., religious service, memorial service, humanist service, burial, wake, send a condolence/sympathy card, eulogy, grave,
Expressions: have a good send off, family-only, family flowers only, donations, obituary, coffin, cremated, ashes, urn, “So Sorry for your loss”, “My deepest sympathy”

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