How to Talk About Your Favorite Holiday in English / 英語で好きな祝日について話す方法 / 英語で好きな祝日について話そう
Use simple English to talk about your favorite holiday. Practice with three real conversations — at a café, at work, and while travelling — then try it yourself.
Study the materials below, then start.
1. Introduction / はじめに
Sharing your favourite holiday is a warm, positive topic that reveals your culture, values, and personality. Holidays often carry special memories and traditions that make for rich conversation.
好きな祝日を共有することは、あなたの文化・価値観・個性を伝えるポジティブなトピックです。祝日には特別な思い出や伝統が詰まっており、豊かな会話につながります。
When will you use this? / いつ使う場面があるの？
- Cross-cultural conversations: 外国人の友人と文化の違いを共有するとき。
- At the end of the year: クリスマスやお正月の時期の会話として。
- Language exchange: 自国の祝日について説明するとき。
2. Core Language Pattern / 基本の型
Use this three-sentence template for a natural answer:
The Core Template / テンプレート
1. My favourite holiday is [holiday].
2. I like it because [reason].
3. I usually [what you do] on that day.
3. Natural Tips / 自然さのポイント
- Tip 1: Share a tradition — ✅ "We always eat soba noodles on New Year's Eve."
- Tip 2: Share a childhood memory — ✅ "I remember getting very excited as a child."
- Tip 3: Ask back — ✅ "What's your favourite holiday? How do you celebrate it?"