高一英语人教版Unit14festival.ppt

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1、The first period Spring FestivalChinese Lunar New YearLantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar monthTomb-Sweeping Day on April 5th Memorize ancestors or the dead The Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of the fifth lunar monthMid-Autumn Festivalon the 15th day of the 8th lunar monththe

2、Double Ninth Festival(Old Peoples Day)on the 9th day of the 9th lunar monthValentines Day on February,14ST.VALENTINES DAYApril Fools Day on April,1symbolMothers Day Fathers Day the second Sunday in Maythe third Monday in JuneThanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday in NovemberChristmas Dayon December

3、,25Halloween Pumpkin headHalloween MasksThe night of October 31st,when it was believed that the spirits of dead people appeared,and which is now celebrated in the US by children,who dress as witches and ghosts.HalloweenIn the evening children dress up in costumes,and they go door to door in their ne

4、ighborhoods.When the homeowner opens the door,they say Trick or Treat.The home owner gives the children candyObon ObonA traditional Buddhist festival which takes place throughout Japan around August 15.At this time,people visit their ancestors graves,welcome the ancestors spirits home with food and

5、offerings and then see the spirits off.In this picture we can see some Japanese women are floating paper lanterns to welcome their past ancestors back home.Day of the dead The Day of the Dead in Mexico The best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say that it is a time when Mexican families re

6、member their dead,and the continuity of life.The celebration usually begins as early as October 18 and continues until November 9.In this picture,we can see a lady is visiting the resting place of the dead.She has lit some candles and is now placing a bunch of flowers in front of the monument to sho

7、w her respect for and memory of the dead.Name When Who How Why ThemesHow oldCompare a Chinese festival with a foreign one Name When Who How Why Themes How old Tomb Sweeping Day April 5th All Chinese around the world Visit their family graves,pull weeds,sweep away dirt and set off offerings of food a

8、nd spirit money To honor past ancestors,celebrate the rebirth of nature,marking the beginning of the planting season and other outdoor activities Family,nature From the Spring and Autumn PeriodCompare a Chinese festival with a foreign one Name When Who How Why Themes How old Halloween October 31 Ame

9、ricans Hold fancy balls,dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes;noisily parade around the neighborhood To keep the living body away from being possessed by spirits of all those who died throughout the preceding year Superstition,safety,religion From the 1840sSummary of the festivalMardi Gras A h

10、orn player in the Mardi Gras.In New Orleans,USA,Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades and marching bands playing jazz music.Mardi Gras,or Shrove Tuesday,is the last day before Lent,a period of fasting.Summary of the festival Ramadan is a time of fasting.During this month,Muslims may not eat food during daylight hours.Ramadan is an important month for Muslims.RamadanSummary of the festival EasterA Christian holy day in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life.