to frighten sb so that they go away

to make fireworks start burning brightly in the sky

to wear special clothes or costumes

a piece of wood with a flame at one end that gives off light

a table used for religious ceremonies

a lamp in a metal frame with glass sides and a handle on top

a saint who gives protection to a specific place, a group of people, etc

a woman believed to have magical powers which she uses to either help or harm people

a person who makes and/or fixes wooden things

a copy of sth

a narrow open vessel with oars used by the Vikings

to stick or fasten decorations

a public celebration in which large numbers of people go in the same direction

to extinguish lit candles on a cake

a fire made outdoors as part of a celebration

not deep

a large container made of wood, metal or plastic with a flat top and bottom that is used for storing liquids

a thick hot sticky substance (that is usually used to cover roads) on fire

very attractive or noticeable

the special clothes you wear for fun that make you look like a particular person or thing; costumes

a ceremony

to throw sth with a lot of force

to shout in encouragement or appreciation

to clap in order to show approval of sb/sth

(of a village) to be in a protected or sheltered position

adj amazing

(of a village) very quiet; not having much to do

to arrive

crowded with

to come together

expecting sth; looking forward to sth

to wear warm clothes

to move in a large group

a parade

a small piece of burning material

to give knowledge or skills to younger people

to go round an entire set route

pleased with your situation and not wanting a change or improvement

the particular way in which sth or sb started to exist

an unusual event that attracts a lot of interest

the traditional stories of a community, country, etc

an army moving into a foreign country and taking it over

the real or imagined line that marks the end or limit of sth

an offensive remark or action

to pick up; to raise

to walk in formation like soldiers

to change your appearance so that people won't recognise you

to make a connection between two or more people, things or ideas

the most important or largest

the most important; principal

a view of a place or event

to see or observe sth (a crime or an accident)

to be present at (a school, a ceremony, etc)

to become visible; to come into view

a large group of people

a group of people who sit and watch a performance at a theatre, cinema, etc

sb who watches a sport event

sb who watches a film or TV programme

to have the control of

a long thin piece of coloured cloth or paper used in decorations

(of food) cooked in an oven or over a fire

the time when a worker leaves their job and stops working completely

an expression of sympathy or sadness when sb has recently died

to occur; to happen

to participate in

to do sth

the way from one place to another

a large decorated vehicle that is used in festivals

the speed at which one walks

a plant with three leaves on each stem

to express admiration for or approval of sth

to start (a journey)

to distribute sth

very shocking or unreasonable

sb who has finished school, college or university

arranging goods or objects for people to look at

to suddenly start doing sth

willingness to give

an organisation that you give money to, so that they can help and support vulnerable or poor people

to manage to see, hear or understand sth

to invent a story, a lie or plan

to do sth good for sb because you have done sth bad in the past

to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effect of sth else

to show, point or make clear

a useful piece of information

a discussion of an event that is broadcast on radio or TV

the place where sb/sth initially comes from

dark or poorly lit

very serious

celebrations

to eat or drink sth

the process of getting the right type of food for growth and good health

n the area where there is a grave

rich, impressive and elaborate

decrease

to make sth from the past exist again

a person who lives in a house, area or country

very impressive

(of food) delicious

a state of excitement or anxiety

to make known or show sth that is surprising or was a secret

to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc

to finish sth and make it whole

to end sth by doing or saying one last thing

to stop

a person who is elected to be the leader of the group who governs a town or city

extremely funny

to have a view of sth from above

the period or day before an important event

a tall plant like grass that produces grain for food

to give sth out to several people

to make sure that sth happens or is done

the time before night when it is not yet dark

to eat and drink a lot on a special occasion