Western-Festivals

1、,西方节日,Western Festivals,New Years Day 新年 Valentines Day 情人节 Easter 复活节 April Fools Day 愚人节 Mothers Day 母亲节 Fathers Day 父亲节 Halloween 万圣节 Thanksgiving Day 感恩节 Christmas 圣诞节,1.New Years Day,January 1st Americans think that this is the time to resolve to get rid of bad habits and start a new life Its a

2、lso the time to visit friends, relatives and neighbors, Americans call it “Open House”,New York people are waiting for new years coming,Chinese-Americans,The Chinese-Americans celebrate their New Years Day They keep the old Chinese traditions,Chinese-Americans New Year,movie3,情人节 （Valentines Day ）,I

3、t takes place on February 4th (2/14).,a lovers holiday with the giving of candy, flowers, or other gifts.,What is Valentines Day?,How to Celebrate ?,The day people in love express their emotions with each other,What gifts to give ?,A bouquet of red rose,Heart shaped box of chocolates,The symbol: a h

4、eart and Cupid armed with bow and arrow,3. Easter,Easter 复活节,Easter is from 22nd to 25th April. It is the second important holiday in Western countries. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ revived three days after he died. 在欧美各国，复活节是仅次于圣诞节的重大节日。按圣经的说法，耶稣基督在十字架上受刑死后三天复活，因而设立此节。,show,Church socials,E

5、aster eggs,复活节（Easter）,Symbols: Easter egg rabbit,愚人节（April Fools Day）,愚人节（April Fools Day）,It stems from the France. Time: on April the 1st of ever year,愚人节（April Fools Day）,In many countries, people always have a little and very beautiful party, they dont make up at that day.,People always make fu

6、n of the relatives, friends, workmates. They say something foolish, but no one cares.,Fun making,Jokes,Mothers Day 母亲节 The second Sunday of May,Fathers Day is on the third Sunday in June. On Father s Day. Children will give their father some presents and the best wishes. 每年的6月的第三个星期日是父亲节. 这一天，孩子们向父亲

7、赠送礼物.,Fathers Day 父亲节,Halloween 万圣节,Halloween is on October 31st. It is the ghost festival in many western countries. 万圣节，即10月31日。可以说是一个鬼节.,Day of Ghost,The Custom on the Halloween 万圣节的习俗,万圣节( Halloween),On this day, in front of house, there are a lot of pumpkin lights（南瓜灯）. Jack-o-lantern,Jack OLan

8、tern,“Trick or treat”,Ceremonies,On this day the White House will open to citizens Parades, official speeches, outdoor stage shows, historic monuments visits, boat races, parties, firework display, etc.,A kid in costume,A man in mask,Parade in costume,Trick in costume,8.Thanksgiving Day,Thanksgiving

9、 Day 感恩节,The Thanksgiving Day comes on the 4th Thursday in November. 感恩节是美国民间传统节日。时间是每年11月的第四个星期四.,Origin of the Thanksgiving Day 感恩节的来历,movie8,Historical background,“May flower” ship,The Custom on the Thanksgiving Day 感恩节的习俗,movie8,color of the wind,a Drama to show the origin of the Thanksgivingthe

10、 wind,color of the wind,color of the wind,The Thanksgiving dinner ： stuffed with roast turkey, corn, pumpkin pie Indian pudding. .,Main food,Turkey,Pumpkin pie,Indian pudding,Activity: parade,9. Christmas,December 25th is Christmas Day on which Jesus Christ was born. It is the biggest day for the Ch

11、ristians. 每年12月25日，是基督教创始人耶稣的诞 辰，也是基督徒最盛大的节日圣诞节。,Christmas 圣诞节,The Story of Jesus Christ 耶稣的故事,The custom of Christmas 圣诞节的风俗,Birth of Jesus,圣诞节Christmas Day,On Christmas Day, many people will have big parties. They like eating turkey（火鸡）, fruits and drinking some juice for supper.,Food to eat,Roast

12、 Turkey,圣诞节Christmas Day,After supper, many people will go out for shopping and walking with their children. There are a lot of special things: Christmas trees, socks, Christmas card some presents,Street scene,Some of the most popular Christmas customs,A. Sending Christmas Cards & Exchanging gift B.

13、 Christmas Tree C. Hanging a Stocking Near the Chimney D. Singing Christmas Carols,Christmas tree,圣诞节（Christmas）,Christmas carol 在圣诞夜（12月24日晚至25日晨），基督教徒们组织歌咏队到各教徒家去唱圣诞颂歌，传报佳音。据说，这是模仿天使在基督降生的那天夜里，在伯利恒郊外向牧羊人报告基督降生的喜讯。颂歌很多，比如平安夜、铃儿响叮当、小伯利恒、东方三贤士等，内容大都与耶酥的诞生有关。,圣诞节（Christmas）,Christmas dinner 圣诞餐是圣诞节当天的主餐，有的家庭把它安排在