Bean-feast

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bean-feast

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the peak manifestation (19th-20th centuries)?Often took the form of organized excursions to scenic locations for employees
2. Where did the bean-feast start?It began during the Twelfth Night festival in Europe, especially in the Low Countries, where a cake hid a bean.
3. Why did people put a bean in the cake?The bean was a surprise that made the finder a temporary king or queen for the day.

Low Countries: Historical and geographical region encompassing present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Flemish Baroque: An artistic style flourishing in the Southern Netherlands during the 17th century, characterized by dynamism and rich color.
Dutch Golden Age: A period in Dutch history (roughly the 17th century) marked by great prosperity, scientific achievement, and artistic flourishing.