Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 课外拓展中华传统节日元宵节课件-高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册.pptx

I am a student from Scotland High School.You can call me Alisa.We are creating riddles in English Literature Class now.Do you have riddles in China?When do you usually play riddles?The Lantern FestivalContentsOrigin1Development2Significance4Traditions3OriginOneThe Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.The emperor of the Han Dynasty would go out of his palace and celebrate the victory of civil war(勘平诸吕之乱)on this day,in order to share the happiness and peace with all his citizens.Origin上元，含有新的一年第一次月圆之夜的意思。上元节的由来，岁时杂记记载说，这是因循道教的陈规。道教曾把一年中的正月十五称为上元节，七月十五为中元节，十月十五为下元节，合称“三元”。The custom of lighting lamps is originated from Daoism.道教的“三元说”ternary theoryOriginTorching is originated from the custom of chasing beasts and pests away from the crops with fire.It symbolizes the good will of great harvest in autumn.OriginDevelopmentTwoDevelopmentThis festival was originated in the Han Dynasty.And it lasted only one day at that time.During the Tang Dysnasty,the country was prosperous and strong.Thus,the Lantern festival was very popular among all the cities and towns.People could enjoy pretty lamps almost everywhere for 3 days.They even made lantern wheels,lantern trees and tall towers full of lanterns.In the Song Dynasty,people celebreated the Lantern Festival for 5 days.Men and women,kings and ordinary people could enjoy the festival together.But the lanterns that time were not all pretty,some of them were scary,showing the instruments of torture and stories about prison.DevelopmentTo the Yuan Dynasty,many holidays were cancelled,except the Lantern Festival.People that time only had 16 days of holidays during one whole year.And they spent 10 days(from the eighth to the seventeenth day of the first lunar month)on the Lantern Festival.DevelopmentTraditionThreeglutinous rice ballsThey were eaten in the Song Dynasty.And people used to call them“浮元子”.Yuanxiaos fillings can be sugar,rose,sesame and bean paste,even pork.The shape is round and fat,which shows reunion and perfection.lanterns and riddlesThis tradition began in the West Han dynasty.People hang,appreciate and guess riddles on hanging lanterns.Because riddles can inspire wisdom and cater to the festive atmosphere,many people welcome this game.So riddles have gradually become an indispensable program for the Lantern Festival.dragon dancestilt walkGo All Wrong走百病It is an activity of eliminating disasters and praying for health.On the night of the Lantern Festival,women meet and travel together.When they see the bridge,they will cross it.They think this can cure diseases and prolong life.SignificanceFourCultural ValueChinese traditional festivals and customs meet the comprehensive needs of the broad masses of Chinese society in material,spiritual,ethical and aesthetic aspects.On the Lantern Festival,the whole family eats glutinous rice balls together,symbolizing reunion and harmony.The cultural value of the Lantern Festival is that it is a carnival for whole people.Everyone participates and enjoys it.Historical ValueThe formation of Lantern Festival is long.Todays Lantern Festival is moving from family to society.No matter how the Lantern Festival,colored lanterns and fireworks change,the ancient traditions and customs of Lantern Festival remain unchanged.These elements of traditional culture are the core which rooted deeply in peoples heart.The Lantern Festival