五年级上册英语Unit 4 Lesson 22 Special Holidays in China 冀教版三起.docx

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1、五年级上册英语 Unit 4 Lesson 22 Special Holidays in China 冀教版（三起）IntroductionIn this lesson, we will learn about some of the special holidays celebrated in China. We will learn about the customs, traditions, and practices associated with each holiday. This lesson is particularly relevant for those who want

2、 to learn more about Chinese culture and traditions.Content1. National DayNational Day is celebrated on October 1st of every year. On this day, people throughout China celebrate the founding of the People s Republic of China in 1949. It is a public holiday in China, and many people take the day off

3、from work or school to celebrate.During National Day, people typically celebrate with parades, fireworks, and other festivities. In Beijing, for example, there is a large parade that takes place in Tiananmen Square. People also decorate their homes and shops with flags, banners, and other patriotic

4、decorations.2. Spring FestivalSpring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China. It is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in late January or early February. The Spring Festival lasts for fifteen days, and is a time for familie

5、s to come together, enjoy good food, and celebrate the new year.During Spring Festival, people typically clean their homes, cook special dishes, and exchange gifts with family and friends. There are also many other traditions associated with this holiday, such as giving red envelopes filled with mon

6、ey to children, and lighting fireworks and firecrackers.3. Mid-Autumn FestivalMid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, usually in September or October. During this holiday,people enjoy mooncakes and other traditional foods, and spend time with family and frie

7、nds.The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival, and is associated with the legend of Chang, e, a goddess who lived on the moon. According to the legend, Chang e drank a potion of immortality and flew to the moon, where she lives to this day.4. Dragon Boat FestivalDragon Boat Festival

8、 is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, usually in late May or early June. This holiday is associated with the legend of Qu Yuan, a poet and statesman who lived during the Warring States period of ancient China.On Dragon Boat Festival, people typically eat zongzi, a type of glutino

9、us rice dumpling, and watch dragon boat races. Dragon boat races involve teams of rowers paddling a long boat decorated with a dragon s head and tail. The boats are said to bring good luck and fortune to those who participate.5. Qingming FestivalQingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is

10、 celebrated on the fifteenth day after the spring equinox, usually in early April. During this holiday, people visit the graves of their ancestors to pay respect and offer food and drink as offerings.Qingming Festival is a time for families to come together and remember their loved ones who have pas

11、sed away. It is also a time for people to reflect on the importance of family and tradition in Chinese culture.ConclusionChina has a rich culture and history, and its holidays offer a glimpse into the traditions and customs of its people. By learning about these holidays, we can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.