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Foods for Special Occasions

Middle Secondary - Tafe 23mins

Teacher Notes by Lisa McIntosh, B.App.Sci. (Family & Consumer Studies), B.Ed. (Sec Food & Health)

Produced by VEA Inc Commissioning Editor Christine Henderson B.Sc. Ph.D. Dip.Ed. Executive Producer Mark McAuliffe Dip.Art (Film & TV) Dip.Ed. B.Ed. Ph.D.

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Brief Summary of Program

This program examines the meaning of foods connected with special occasions in a social, cultural and religious context and how certain foods are associated with planning, presentation and decoration for a variety of special occasions. Symbolism and tradition of foods associated with weddings from a variety of cultures are explored including the significance behind foods served, the association with alcohol and the history of the wedding cake. Special cultural occasions commemorating significant dates and developments over time are examined including the Thanksgiving Day traditions and also that of Christmas from a religious and also a contemporary view.

DVD Timeline

00:00:00 00:00:32 00:04:56 00:07:15 00:07:51 00:09:41 00:13:36 00:14:15 00:15:54 00:21:33 00:22:08 00:23:01

Introduction Social Social Part 2 Summary Cultural Cultural Part 2 Summary Religious Religious Part 2 Summary Credits Program End

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Foods for Special Occasions Before Viewing the Program

1. This program would be best used after a general classroom discussion about the significance of food around the world and the reasons behind using food in celebrations eg: ? Social ? Cultural ? Religious ? Historical ? Family

2. Lead a class discussion on what students consider to be special occasions and the foods they associate with these occasions.

3. Explore religious and cultural special occasions celebrated by various groups within the community.

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While Viewing the Program

1. What role does food play at social occasions? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the significance of weddings in all cultures? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

3. List some traditions that are customary during weddings in each of the following cultures: Chinese: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Italian: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Japanese: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Jewish: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are some of the significant ties to alcohol/wine in many wedding ceremonies? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

5. Symbolism behind the wedding cake has developed over time explain each of the following: Roman Times: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

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17th Century England: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 1900's: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 1930's cutting of the cake: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Sharing the cake: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Explain the significant cultural celebrations for these countries: a) France: - Origin of celebration: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ - Foods associated: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ b) Ireland: - Origin of celebration: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

- Foods associated: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

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