冬至节日英语介绍.ppt
Today is winter solstice So how will you spend this day?The origin of Winter solstice Winter solstice was first determined as the Chinese traditional solar term among the total 24 terms.In Gregorian calendar,it is around Dec 22nd or 23rd.Midwinter day is the very day in North hemisphere with the shortest day and longest night year-round.After it,daytime will become increasingly longer and the coldest clime will invade all the places on the Northern part of the globe.We Chinese always call it JinJiu,which means once Winter solstice comes,we will meet the coldest time ahead.The custom of the winter solsticeNowadays,many regions still celebrate it as a big holiday.Northerners may have dumplings and raviolis that day while southerners may have dumplings made by rice and long noodles.Some places even have the tradition to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth.Southerner may have TangYuan.The south of ChinaThe north of ChinaLets celebrate Lets celebrate Christmas Christmas together!together!Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus,the central figure of Christianity.It is traditionally celebrated on December 25 by most Western Christian churches.Although dating to probably as early as A.D.200,the feast of Christmas did not become widespread until the Middle Ages.Aspects of celebration may include gift-giving,Christmas trees,display of Nativity sets,church attendance,the Father Christmas/Santa Claus myth,and family gatherings.How do you spend your Christmas?Decorate Christmas treeShare their sadness and happiness with their familiesPary and Sing songExchange giftChristmas dinner Turkey Apple pie Fruit cake.Hanging stockings on the bed What gift do you want?CandycardNecklaceflowerValentines DayValentines Day reminds you of？Love kisshugThe origin of Valentines Day The origins of Valentines Day are not known for sure.One of the most accepted,is that it originated from St.Valentine,the Roman who was earlier jailed and then martyred for refusing to give up Christianity.He died on February 14,269 A.D.,after which the day became a symbol for lovers celebrations.Another more romantic tale says that St.Valentine left a farewell note for the jailers daughter,who had become his friend,and signed it From Your Valentine.And ever since,romantic lovers have been sending love messages on 14th February-coined Valentines Day.Gradually,St.Valentine became the guardian saint of lovers and February 14 became the day for exchanging love messages around the world.Flower Language 1 rose:love at first sight,you are the only one 3 roses:I love you 5 roses:I love you very much 6 roses:I love you,I miss you 9 roses：Ill love you forever 10 roses：Youre pretty 12 roses：I love you and I am grateful for your presence 13 roses：Forever friends 15 roses：Im really sorry 24 roses：Youre always on my mind 36 roses:Ill remember our romantic moments 99 roses:Ill love you till the day i die 100 roses:100%love,Im totally devoted to you101 roses:Best of all,youre my one and only 365 roses:I love you every single day 999 roses:my love will last till the end of time Different quantities-different meaningsDifferent colours-different meanings Red roses:romance,beauty,respect,courage,passionate love White roses:unity,loyalty,sincerity,purity,silence and innocence as well as youthfulness.Yellow roses:friendship,familiar love and domestic happiness,remember me,I am sorry,or I care.Pink roses:elegance,gracefulness,refinement,gentility and style,but being combined with fun and light-heartedness.Purple roses:opulence,majesty and glory,I will always love you!Blue roses:fantasies,hoping for miracles,new opportunities and possibilities.roseThank you!Made by:Made by:SunshineSunshine
