Day 5: Coming to an End
Activity 1: VE Day!
After six long years of fighting, World War II finally came to an end in 1945. The entire country was ecstatic and parties were thrown all over New Zealand to celebrate VE Day (Victory in Europe). Imagine that you were living in New Zealand in 1945 and you had to plan a VE day party at your house. Who would you invite? What would you do to celebrate?
On your blog, tell us all about your (imaginary) VE party. If it was me, I would invite all of my closest friends and family over to my house for a big barbecue. We would eat hamburgers and play basketball in the driveway. Some of us would probably walk to the local beach to play soccer on the beach and to go for a swim (if the weather was warm enough)!
VE Party Idea's
1. Invite my family and friends
2. Have a meal and few drinks at home.
3. Have a family prayer thanking God for my safe return.
4. Play a few ball games with the boys while the lady prepare the food.
2. Have a meal and few drinks at home.
3. Have a family prayer thanking God for my safe return.
4. Play a few ball games with the boys while the lady prepare the food.
Activity 2: Making a Fashion Statement
In the years following World War II, things slowly returned to normal in New Zealand. Soldiers returned home and settled back into regular life; and national sporting teams, like the New Zealand cricket team, got back together and started playing matches again. In the late 1940s, men and women would go to watch these events, men wearing hats and suits and women wearing dresses, hats, and gloves.
1940
Compare the pictures of common clothing from the late 1940s to what you wear now (i.e. in 2017). Are they similar or are they quite different?
On your blog tell us which of the two styles you prefer and why. The pictures above were taken over 65 years ago! What do you think people will be wearing 65 years from now?
1940's | 2017 | My Opion
To be honest I like the 1940's clothes and I enjoy watching olden day movies but 1940 to now is the clothes very very different.
Bonus Activity: Sweet Tooth
When World War II ended, a number of people from Europe moved to New Zealand looking for a peaceful place to live and raise a family. When they came, they brought recipes and foods from their native countries with them, including hamburgers, pizza and other delicious foods.
I usually have a chocolate chip cookie with my tea. I love biscuits! What is your favourite sweet treat or dessert? Use google to find a recipe for it. Type the recipe out on your blog. Make sure you also include a picture.
- Crush ginger nuts in a food processor (or place them in a plastic bag, seal and crush with a rolling pin), taking care not to make them too fine or they will turn to mush.
- Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave.
- Mix butter with biscuit crumbs.
- Press into a round flan dish or tin.
- Whip/fresh cream on top.
- Any flavor topping as you like.
Hey there Opeti, thanks for sharing your ideas for a party following the victory of the second world war in Europe. Your plans sound like they would make for a fun party. What sort of food would you cook on the barbecue? What kind of games would you play?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Billy
Kia Ora Opeti,
ReplyDeleteWell done for yet another day of activities completed, you're doing so well!
Activity 2: Making a Fashion Statement.
I just want to thank you for adding a picture of a model from 2017! Well done, I'm very impressed with your ability to compare the two styles. And I'm really happy to hear that you approve of the fashion from 1940; it sounds like you're very open-minded.
What do you think people would be wearing 65 years from now?
Bonus Activity: Sweet Tooth.
Thanks for providing a picture of a cake and for telling us how to make it. But can you tell us what the ingredients are in this cake? Is it really just ginger nuts, butter and whipped cream? Are you sure there isn't any chocolate involved in the making of this cake?
If you can tell us what the name of this beautiful cake is, I'll be able to reward you with full points.
I'll keep an eye on this post to see if you've edited anything.
Keep up the great mahi!
Cheers,
Jordan.