Adam Attew, a 32-year-old retail assistant from East London, has amassed over 100 Christmas jumpers over the last decade.

Wearing them seems to brighten the moods of others around him – so he can’t wait to start donning them again come December 1, at which point he’ll wear a different one daily.

‘It started over 10 years ago when I needed a jumper for a Christmas market where I was selling baked goods,’ he tells Metro.co.uk.

‘Christmas jumpers were just starting to be a thing then. I had never even thought about them before. I wanted to be as Christmassy as the setting of the market. 

‘So, I bought one and wondered if there were more out there. Then I was shopping in the Christmas sales and spotted a few in the sale for £3, some for even £1, and got about five or so.

‘Every sale period I continued looking online for new ones until I had 25 or so.’

He buys the knits from high street stores such as Primark through to second-hand car boot sales and charity shops.

On Facebook in 2016, he created his own advent calendar by posting a picture each day wearing one of the 25 jumpers in the lead up to the big day.

‘I guess I wanted to continue with it and before I knew it, several years later, I had over 100… oops,’ he said.

‘I think getting them for less spurred me on big time as I have always been a savvy shopper – getting a £16 jumper for £3 was a buzz and a lot of my jumpers were bought like that.

‘Most I have paid under £5 for with some special ones ranging between £12-16 each, online.’

The most he’s spent on a jumper is £20 – it’s Willy Wonka themed.

Compliments from others spurs him on, as Adam says the attention makes him ‘feel great’.

‘Not everyone knows the scale of my jumpers collection, and those that do love seeing the new ones,’ the retail assistant tells us.

‘At my workplace I wear one and often am the only one, so people sometimes think I’m the manager as everyone else is plain clothed.’

At Christmas time, Adam’s boss allows staff to dress in festive attire as he is also a big Christmas fan. Usually, only Adam takes up the opportunity.

‘When I am out at events again, I’m the only one usually in festive attire, which makes me stand out straight away,’ he explains.

‘I like the compliments and enjoyment people get from them, bringing some festive cheer to the day.

sources (article; pictures): Metro; Adam Stephen Attew facebook page

A cikk elolvasása után döntsétek el, hogy a következő állítások igazak (T) vagy hamisak (F) a cikkben olvasottak alapján.

1. Adam wears his special pullovers only at Christmas.
2. Adam started buying Christmas jumpers when they started to become a fad for the first time.
3. Adam buys his Christmas pullovers online.
4. At his workplace his workmates also wear Christmas pullovers.
5. Adam’s boss lets the staff wear Christmassy clothes as he is also keen on Christmas.

keys/megoldások:

1.F, he doesn’t wear them only from 24^th to 26^th December, but he wears them from 1^st December and every day at work.
2. T
3. F, he buys them in stores, in second hand car boot sales,
in charity shops and online as well.
4. F, they are plain-clothed, Adam is the only person who wears
Christmas pullovers at work.
5. T

What Do People Do?

There are a number of customs associated with Whit Monday. Cheese rolling and throwing competitions are held in some parts of England. In other parts of the country, Whit walks, which are parades led by local brass bands, clergy, dignitaries and local organizations, are held. The walks are often concluded by various activities that include competitions, dancing and food.

In the United States some churches organize Whit Monday prayer rallies, which include prayers and street marches. In France it is a holiday that is respected by many citizens. In 2005 millions of workers stayed at home during Whit Monday, despite the government’s cancellation of the holiday, causing a halt in public transport and the closure of many municipal offices. The French government recently reinstated Whit Monday as a public holiday, while retaining a more flexible Day of Solidarity.

Public Life

Whit Monday is a public holiday in some places around the world, including countries in Europe such as Austria, Hungary, Denmark, France, Germany and Norway. Whit Monday is not a federal holiday in countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Background

Christian Pentecost commemorates the Holy Spirit’s visit to the apostles who received the “gift of tongues” on the 50th day after Easter.  It also marks the birth of the Christian Church. Although it is not certain when Pentecost was first observed by Christians, it may have been early as the first century. Pentecost occurs roughly seven weeks after Easter Sunday, or 50 days after Easter, including Easter Day. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. Like Pentecost, Whit Monday is movable because it is determined by the Easter date.

Whit Monday used to be one of the major annual holidays in Pennsylvania Dutch country in the United States. From around 1835 to just after the Civil War, Whit Monday was referred to as the “Dutch Fourth of July” in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where people came to eat, drink and be entertained. Whit Monday was once a public holiday in Ireland and was a bank holiday in the United Kingdom until 1967, when it was formally replaced by a fixed spring holiday on the last Monday in May in 1971.

In some Orthodox churches, Whit Monday is observed after the date set by the western churches. This is because some Orthodox churches still observe holidays according to the Julian calendar, which preceded the Gregorian calendar adopted by many western churches.

Symbols

Whit Monday gets its English name from Whit Sunday, or Whitsunday, which referred to the white garments worn on Pentecost by the newly baptized. The symbols of Pentecost are those of the Holy Spirit and include flames, wind, the breath of God and a dove.

source: timeanddate; Holidays in a Hurry: Whit Monday, Office Holidays, Youtube

A videó megnézése után egészítsd ki a mondatokat, hiányó részenként maximum két szóval.

1.It marks the end of the …, that began 90 days ago with … Wednesday at the start of Lent.

2.The name … comes from the white … worn by the many people who would get baptised on this day.

3.The day commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of … to the Apostles, as … in the New Testament, in Acts, 2.

4.The Holy Spirit … the Apostles to speak in … languages, and they started preaching the name of Jesus to the Jews who had come to Jerusalem for the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost).

5.Many Christians … this as the … of the Christian Church.

keys/megoldások: 1. Easter cycle, Ash; 2. Whitsunday, garment; 3. flames, recorded; 4. allowed, other; 5. recognise, beginning

If you’ve ever found your dog’s favorite toy nestled between pillows or under a pile of loose dirt in the backyard, then you’ve probably come to understand that dogs like to bury things. Like many of their behaviors, digging is an instinct. But where does that impulse come from?

Cesar’s Way explains that before dogs were domesticated and enjoyed bags of processed dog food set out in a bowl by their helpful human friends, they were responsible for feeding themselves. If they caught a meal, it was important to keep other dogs from running off with it. To help protect their food supply, it was necessary to bury it. Obscuring it under dirt helped keep other dogs off the scent.

This behavior persists even when a dog knows some kibble is on the menu. It may also manifest itself when a dog has more on its plate than it can enjoy at any one time. The ground is a good place to keep something for later.

But food isn’t the only reason a dog will start digging. If they’ve nabbed something of yours, like a television remote, they may be expressing a desire to play.

Some dog breeds are more prone to digging than others. Terriers, dachshunds, beagles, basset hounds, and miniature schnauzers go burrowing more often than others, though pretty much any dog will exhibit the behavior at times. While there’s nothing inherently harmful about it, you should always be sure a dog in your backyard isn’t being exposed to any lawn care products or other chemicals that could prove harmful. You should also probably keep your remote in a safe place, before the dog decides to relocate it for you.

source: Mentalfloss

A cikk elolvasása után válaszolj a következő kérdésekre.

1. How had dogs protected their food before they were domesticated?
2. When do dogs also hide their food?
3. Do other dogs than the mentioned never go burrowing?
4. What should you take care of in your garden?

keys/megoldások:
1. They had buried their food supply and obscured it under dirt to keep other dogs off the scent.;
2. When they have more food on their plates than they can eat.;
3. No, they also perform this behavior at times.;
4. Your dog should not be exposed to any lawn care products or other chemicals.