Perhaps many have heard of Halloween, Mother's Day, St. Valentines who have long been celebrated not only in the UK, but also far beyond its borders. However, not everyone knows about such an interesting and “tasty” holiday as Apple Day, which is celebrated annually on October 21 in Britain.
History of occurrence
Even in ancient times, the first apple trees were brought to the island of foggy Albion by the Romans. After that, they began to actively grow this culture and develop new varieties. It is now quite difficult to imagine the UK without the beautiful blooming apple and other orchards.
However, the creation of the European Union opened the English market for agricultural products in European countries, and the demand for local apples fell sharply. It was then that at the initiative of the British charity Common Ground back in 1990, Apple Day was first organized in the UK. And although the holiday received its “apple” name, its goal is to support all domestic garden agriculture products. The fruit itself has become a kind of symbol of the diversity of all world aspects and proof that a person is able to independently influence his fate (biblical Eve and the “forbidden fruit”).
How is Apple Day celebrated in the UK?
Annual festivities are held with themed apple bias and elements of the fair. Perhaps this is the only day of the year when not only the citizens of the country, but also any guest of foggy Albion have a unique opportunity to try more than 1200 different varieties of apples, most of which cannot be bought in stores.
Also, on Apple Day, everyone can buy seedlings of rare varieties to grow them in their own garden or on a house plot. Beginning amateur gardeners will be able to get advice on leading issues from leading apple growers absolutely free of charge.
On Apple Day, chefs come to the venues of major fair events to showcase their culinary skills. And then vacationers have the opportunity to try dozens of varied apple dishes, both hot and cold. Particularly successful ones can even get hold of a couple of interesting recipes that will later surprise their friends. You can also participate in various interesting contests: archery on apples or peeling an apple (so that the peeled peel is as long as possible).
World Apple Day
And although officially such a holiday does not exist, the inhabitants of the United States of America have successfully picked up the "apple-yawning" from the subjects of the English crown. They only celebrate Apple Day on February 20.
In the Russian Federation, Ukraine and other Slavic countries annually celebrate Harvest Day, which is pretty much reminiscent of the British holiday. On this day, it is customary to organize fairs where you can very profitably buy agricultural products and participate in fun contests.
Apple Day - a scenario for pre-school institutions
The purpose of this theatrical production: to introduce children to the World Day of Apple Day, to create an atmosphere of good mood and joy, to instill interest in group activities.
The course of the event: the buffoon Petrushka runs out to a cheerful melody (it is better if he will be several years older than the children - the target audience). The music gradually fades.
Parsley:
Ding dong dong! Ding dong dong!
How beautiful everything is around!
You guys are just class!
Jokes, games, there is for you!
Guess the riddle
Her guess will be sweet.
“I” at the beginning, “o” at the end,
And hanging on a tree.
What is this, children?
How many of you will answer right now?
(Children answer: "Apple").
Parsley:
Well done, girls,
Well done and boys.
Let's get together
Call the apples!
(Children call: “Apples! Apples!”, Two children run out in the costumes of apples).
1 bullseye:
We hung on the apple tree
And tanned under the sun
Poured sweet juice
Wow, it’s a success!
2 bullseye:
They love us all, everything in the world:
Both parents and children.
Only autumn is on the threshold
From the branch we hop into a basket!
1 bullseye:
We sang together on a branch
Now you need to stretch yourself
Become a member soon
And smile at each other.
(All children become in a circle).
2 bullseye:
You don’t yawn around
Repeat after us.
We’ll plant an apple tree with you -
Harvest rip for mom!
(Parsley spends a fun exercise “Grow an Apple Tree”)
Parsley:
Let us now grow a large and beautiful apple tree!
1. How tall will our apple tree be? Show! (All the kids reach for the arms up).
2. An apple tree can be grown from seeds, only for this it needs to be planted in the ground! (Everyone squats several times).
3. Well done! Now you need to go to the well by water! (Everyone goes in a round dance in a circle).
4. Now you need to twist the well gate to get water! (Make circular motions with the right and then the left hand).
5. Now we need to water our apple tree! (Make the torso forward).
6. Well, at first our tree was small-small (everyone needs to sit down) , and now it grows higher and higher! (Gradually get up and stretch the arms up) .
7. Our apple tree has grown so strong. The wind blows, but it does not break! (Swing right and left).
8. Finally, our labors were justified, and apples ripened in our garden. Let's jump higher to rip them off the twigs! (Jump).
Parsley: What are you all well done! Such glorious helpers are growing! Everyone deserves a delicious reward for their work! (He takes a bag of apples and gives it to each child.)
After such a charge, we can also say that Apple Day is celebrated in other countries, talk about the usefulness of apples, as well as other fruits and vegetables.