to set off firecrackers

The parade winds through the streets

Gifts are exchanged at midnight

This is meant to keep out evil spirits

Brings good luck

Shops are filled with people buying gifts

To remind people of

The festival is held to honour the memory

Contest for the best paela

Deafening explosion of fireworks

the most impressive event

it is an exciting holiday which everyone looks forward to

it is a celebration rich in tradition  and full of happiness

I felt very excited to have attended such a traditional event

to put on music

Christmas trees are decorated with colourful ornaments and twinkling lights

people dress smartly in their best outfit \ dressed up in their Sunday best

everyone cheers and shouts

merry-makers

it is a great time for everyone

it is the best time for everyone to have fun and enjoy yourself

they ivited several celebrities

speeches are made

the occasion is kept formal and traditional in order to properly honour the achievements of the students

 invited guests of honour

look sophisticated

to take photos

a sense of absolute fulfilment

чувство абсолютного удовлетворения

It is a time to feel pleased about reaching a very important goal

it is a time to let people know how much you love and appreciate them

it is a day that makes everyone feel romantic and happy

memorable occasion

people take great pride remembering the history of their country

fancy dress party

маскарад

to have a time of your life

the party was a huge success

be in full swing

быть в разгаре

it was a lot of fun

we will remember the party for a long time to come

enjoy yourself

the parade to celebrate the end of World War II is held every year

Crowds line the streets as soldiers and war veterans march past in time with the music from the band

children wave flags and people cheer

disguised as goats, bears\ dressed up as

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