初二 专题复习 西方节日 western Festivals
Western Festivals & Holidays 【Festivals≠Holidays】
There are big differences between festivals and holidays that you must know.
1. Festivals are international, celebrated in all western countries; while holidays are national celebrated in individual countries.
2. Festivals are based on major religious events, while holidays are decided by the government in an individual country.
Can you tell me whether the followings are festivals or holidays?
Christmas （）
Thanksgiving （）
April Fool’s Day（）
Valentine’s Day（）
【Western festivals 】
In the west, there are only three major festivals.
Halloween 、Christmas、Easter
Halloween is the oldest.The other two are both Christian festivals. They celebrate the birth and death of Jesus Christ.
Halloween
What images come into your mind when you think of Halloween ?
Masks, children dressed in costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, haunted(闹鬼的) houses, witches(女巫), wizards(男巫) & other horrible stuff.
Halloween, which falls on October 31, is one of the most unusual and funny festivals in the US.
It has been celebrated in America since the late 1800s.
It’s also one of the scariest! It’s associated with (与……有关联) ghosts, skeletons(骨架), witches, and other scary images.
By tradition, Halloween begins after sunset.
Why did people have such a scary festivals?
The reason that Halloween is filled with scary images goes back more than 2,000 years. In ancient Britain and Ireland, October 31 was the last day of the year. It was the end of the growing season and the beginning of winter, a time of darkness and death.
People believed that on this day ghosts returned to the earth, so it became a festival for the god of the dead. In order to scare(吓跑) the ghosts away, people built huge fires and wore costumes made of animal skins.
“Trick or Treat!”
Many of the original Halloween traditions(传统) have developed today into funny activities for children. The most popular one is “trick or treat”.
On Halloween night, children dress up in costumes and go to visit their neighbors. When someone answers the door, the child ren cry out, “Trick or treat!” What this means is, “Give us a treat, or we’ll play a trick on you!” The people at each house then give candy or fruit or sometimes a few coins.
“Haunted House!”
Another popular Halloween activity is to visit a “haunted house.” Usually you have to buy a ticket to get in. As you go from room to room, you meet one scary thing after another.
Monsters & witches might jump out at you in the dark. You might hear screams & cries from behind, as if someone is being killed. Or you might suddenly feel a spider web in your face. It’s best not to go alone!
“Jack- o’-lanterns!”
Many people also like to make jack-o’-lanterns on Halloween.
A jack-o’-lantern is a pumpkin that is hollowed out and has a face carved on it. A candle or a light is placed inside so that the face lights up.
This tradition comes from an old Irish story about a man named Jack who was so stingy (吝啬的) that he could not enter heaven(天堂) when he died. But he
also could not enter the hell(地狱), because he had once played a trick on the devil.
All he could do was walking the earth as a ghost, carrying a lantern & looking for a place to rest.
Most people today, of course, don’t believe that ghosts walk the earth on Halloween. But this doesn’t stop them from celebrating a funny and scary holiday. Halloween has always been a night of trick. Tricks are common.
CHRISTAMAS
Christmas Day is on December 25th. Christmas Eve is on December
24th.Christmas Season refers to the two weeks before New Year.
It is to celebrate the birth of Jesus(耶稣).Some principles(观念)associated with Christmas are: Peace, Good Will(美好的心愿), Compassion(怜悯)
Santa Claus, snowmen, bright lights, colorful decorations, bells, and the traditional songs—all these help to make December the most joyful month of the year.
In the northern part of the US, winter weather can be terrible. However, even winter snowstorms cannot stop people from enjoying the festival.
Why does almost everybody feel so good?
It is gift-giving time, party time, and vacation time.
Students from elementary school through college have about 2 weeks’
vacation, beginning shortly before Christmas and ending soon after New Year’s Day.
Many families go away for the holidays to visit relatives in another state, ski in the mountains, or sunbathe on the beaches in the South.
Santa Claus
Christmas is an important festival in the US, the UK and many other parts of the world.
On Christmas Eve—the night before Christmas Day–children all over Britain put a stocking at the end of their beds before they go to sleep. Their parents usually tell them that Santa Claus will come during the night.
Santa Claus is very kind-hearted. He lands on top of each house and climbs down the chimney into the fireplace.
He fills each of the stockings with Christmas presents.
Of course, Santa Claus isn’t real. In their houses, “Santa Claus” is really their fathers. Their fathers don’t climb down the chimney. They wait until the children are asleep. Then they go into their bedrooms, and fill their stockings with small presents.
Christmas Tree Decorations
A star or an angel is often placed at the top of the tree referring the star of
Bethlehem(圣诞星).
Early decorations were fruits, nuts and paper flowers that children were allowed to take as gifts on Christmas Day.
Wax candles(蜡烛) appeared on trees in the 18th century.
Electric tree lights were first used in 1882.
Three typical British traditions on Christmas are:
the Christmas Pantomime (童话剧)
the Queen’s speech over the TV and radio
the Boxing Day (节礼日)
(It is a typical British tradition celebrated on the day after Christmas. People used to give Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants (员工或仆人) on this day. And now they mostly do shopping, pay visits, enjoy eating or just relax.) GREETINGS
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!
May happiness follow wherever you go.
May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you today and always.
May the light of the holiday season shine brightly in your heart.
Wishing you and those around you a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Easter
This festival is in the spring, which commemorates(纪念) the death of Jesus Christ and his return to life.
It is the most important Christian festival for many church-goers.
It’s generally on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25.
The Friday before Easter is called “Good Friday”(耶稣受难日). And three days later comes “Easter Sunday”.
Symbol(标志) of Easter
The Easter egg, originally a Christian symbol (标志) of new life, is the main symbol of Easter for most people.
Bunnies(兔子) and chicks are also animals traditionally associated with Easter.
Besides the religious aspects of Easter, people also celebrate spring or the signs of new life.
Children receive Easter baskets filled with candy, Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies & jelly beans(软糖). The dyeing(染色) of eggs with food color is also an Easter tradition in many American families.
Western holidays
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the world’s oldest c elebration. The Americans have four important traditions. They are:
1. Big party
2. Auld Lang Syne
3. Drinking alcohol(酒)
4. Making resolutions(制定新年计划)
Big party
The most popular way to welcome the new year in the United States is with a big party.
The biggest, noisiest New Year’s party in the United States takes place at Times Square in New York City.
Auld Lang Syne
The Time’s Square celebration includes another well-known American tradition.
Since 1929, the band of musician Guy Lombardo has given a concert on New Year’s Eve night, singing the song, Auld Lang Syne.
Thanksgiving Day
It is celebrated in the US on the 4th Thursday in November. For many Americans, it’s the most important holiday apart from Christmas. Schools, offices & most businesses close for Thanksgiving. Many people make the whole weekend a vacation.
The origin
It’s associated with the time when Europeans first came to North America (the new world). In 1620, the ship the Mayflower arrived here, bringing about 100 people who today are usually called Pilgrims (最初的移民). The Pilgrims lived in what is now the state of Massachusetts.
Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They had arrived too late to grow many crops, and without fresh food, half of them died from disease. The native Indians(印第安人) taught them how to grow corn (玉米) and how to hunt and fish.
In the autumn of 1621, they had a big harvest(丰收). They planned a fest and invited the local Indian chief(酋长) and 90 Indians. The Indians brought deer to roast with the turkeys. To this first Thanksgiving, the Indians had even brought popcorn(爆米花).
Today people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. Thanksgiving is a time for tradition and sharing. Even if they live far away, family members gather for a reunion at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have.
Thanksgiving is considered the beginning of the Christmas period. The next day many people go out to shop for Christmas presents.
Turkey Pardoning
On each Thanksgiving Day, a very strange thing happens at the White House. There, the US President will pardon (赦免) a turkey! The President will pat one of the two turkeys prepared on the head. Then it is pardoned! P eople won’t eat it and it’ll fly to Disney World and live happily!
In 2009, President Obama pardoned a turkey named Courage. Discussion:
When it is Thanksgiving Day, who do you want to thank? And why?
Valentine’s Day
It is on Feb.14th
On this day, people in love express their affection (感情) to each other.
Mother’s Day
It is on 2nd Sunday in May.
It is a day to be especially kind and thoughtful to your mother.
Father’s Day
It is on 3rd Sunday in June.
The red or white rose is recognized as the official Father’s Day flower.
April Fool’s Day
It is on April 1st.
This holiday started in France. The custom of playing tricks on this day became popular in France and then spread (传播) to many other countries.
Are you ready to take a quiz?
1.How many religious festivals do you know? And what are they?
2. Which festival is to celebrate the birth of Jesus, Christmas or Easter?
3. When is Mother’s Day? And what can you do for your mother this day?
4. What is the name of the song which people usually sing to celebrate the New Year on Times Square?
5. Who will pardon a turkey each year in the US?
中西方节日文化差异比较解读
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中国漫长。 二、中西节日庆祝方式差异 中国的传统节日, 基本是封建社会时期形成的, 不可避免地留下封建社会的痕迹: 等级制、家族式, 节日无不以家族内部活动为中心。西方的传统节日就不同了, 更多的是表现出人们的互动性、集体性和狂欢性, 以自我为中心, 崇尚个性张扬。这与中国节日的家族性恰好相反, 体现了西方文化的群体性, 反映了人们渴望互相交流、群体参与的愿望,体现了人人平等、自由表现自我的特点。这里试举两例说明。 ( 1) 春节与新年。作为新一年的开始, 中西方有着极大差异的庆祝方式。春节作为中国最重要的传统节日, 源于秦朝, 定于每年农历的一月一日, 从农历12月23日开始, 人民开始开展各种庆祝方式, 一直持续到元宵节。春节的习俗繁多, 如大扫除、吃团圆饭拜年、放鞭炮, 舞狮子等。总之, 不论是大街小巷, 都笼罩着一股浓浓的喜庆气氛。而西方, 他们崇尚的是过公历新年, 即元旦。相比之下他们过年的方式就浪漫多了, 在12月31日晚, 各地区的人民涌上街道,进行盛大的狂欢, 到了深夜接近零时时, 数十万人会聚集于一起, 诚心地祈祷, 为新的一年的到来倒计时。当大钟敲响12下, 顿时, 优美的乐曲奏响, 揭开了华丽舞会的序幕, 人们通宵达旦地庆祝。 可见, 春节与新年各有千秋: 春节, 充满浓厚的传统气息和独有的魅力; 新年, 体现时代的气息和潮流的感觉, 更贴近现代生活。( 2) 万圣节与中元节。万圣节作为西方的重要节日之一, 颇受人民
初二 专题复习 西方节日 western Festivals
Western Festivals & Holidays 【Festivals≠Holidays】 There are big differences between festivals and holidays that you must know. 1. Festivals are international, celebrated in all western countries; while holidays are national celebrated in individual countries. 2. Festivals are based on major religious events, while holidays are decided by the government in an individual country. Can you tell me whether the followings are festivals or holidays? Christmas （） Thanksgiving （） April Fool’s Day（） Valentine’s Day（） 【Western festivals 】 In the west, there are only three major festivals. Halloween 、Christmas、Easter Halloween is the oldest.The other two are both Christian festivals. They celebrate the birth and death of Jesus Christ.
西方传统节日有哪些
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月桂树的枝叶编成桂冠，戴在自己头上。阿波罗是希腊众神中最英俊潇洒的一个。也许，姑娘们希望自己心目中的“白马王子”，也能和他一样吧！与此同时，小伙子们则把瓦伦丁情人卡剪成各种精美的工艺品，如剪成心形、花形，更多的是希腊神话中小爱神厄洛斯弯弓搭箭的形象。神话中说，厄洛斯百发百中，他射中了谁，谁就会坠入爱河。就是因为他把煽动情欲之箭射给了阿波罗，又把毁灭爱情之箭射给了达芙妮，才造成了希腊神话中那一段著名的爱情悲剧。小伙子们当然希望爱神能把他的爱情之箭，分毫不差地射在姑娘们枕头上的月桂叶上，从此心心相印，成为花好月圆时的一对情侣。 复活节 复活节的下一个星期一：复活节星期一 复活节：在欧美各国，复活节是仅次于圣诞节的重大节日。按《圣经·马太福音》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。根据西方教会的传统，在春分节当日见到满月或过了春分见到第一个满月之后，遇到的第一个星期日即为复活节。东方教会则规定，如果满月恰好出现在这第一个星期日，则复活节再推迟一周。因此，节期大致在3月22日至4月25日之间。 典型的复活节礼物跟春天和再生有关系：鸡蛋、小鸡、小兔子、鲜花，特别是百合花是这一季节的象征。复活节前夕，孩子们为朋友和家人给鸡蛋着色打扮一番。这些蛋有的煮得很老，有的只是空空的蛋壳。复活节那天早上，孩子们会发现床前的复活节篮子里装满了巧克力彩蛋、复活节小兔子、有绒毛的小鸡及娃娃玩具等。据说复活节兔子会将彩蛋藏在室内或是草地里让孩子们去寻找。一年一度的美国白宫滚彩蛋活动经常被电视台实况转播。复活节也是向你所关怀的人送鲜花、盆景、胸花等的节日。许多去做礼拜的人这天也向教堂献上花束。成人们则往往互赠贺卡或小
中西方传统节日文化对比 论文
A Comparison of Chinese and Western Traditional Festivals Abstract Comparing the Chinese and Western festivals can help people promote the communication and understand the different cultures.As the society and inter-cultures develop,Many aspects of life will be affected by globalization in all countries. And western festivals are becoming more and more popular in China. We should select the essence and discard the dross. China boasts a brilliant history and glorious traditions. In modern times, Chinese tradition should be preserved and promoted. But it seems that young people don’t have the realization to treasure the tradition. To the opposite, they turn to pursue enthusiastically a seemingly more modern culture. If this trend is allowed to continue, the priceless heritage of our ancestors will be replaced by western traditions. There is nobody expecting such a consequence. So let’s unite together to inherit and carry forward Chinese tradition. Key words:traditional festivals; Chinese and Western cultures;cultural differences;common ground
初二专题复习西方节日westernFestivals
第 1 页Western Festivals & Holidays 【Festivals≠Holidays】 There are big differences between festivals and holidays that you must know. 1. Festivals are international, celebrated in all western countries; while holidays are national celebrated in individual countries. 2. Festivals are based on major religious events, while holidays are decided by the government in an individual country. Can you tell me whether the followings are festivals or holidays? Christmas （） Thanksgiving （） April Fool's Day （） Valentine's Day （） 【Western festivals 】 In the west, there are only three major festivals. Halloween 、Christmas、Easter Halloween is the oldest.The other two are both Christian festivals. They celebrate the birth and death of Jesus Christ.
中西方传统节日差异
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中西方传统节日对比英语作文
Second English papers Each nation has its own characteristic festivals that reflect the culture of itself、In China, as our country and western countries become increasingly closer, more and more chinese accept western culture、 However, some western festivals sometimes even more popular than traditional festivals, foreign cultural’s influence should not be underestimated、The main The main group of celebrating western festivals is youth group which takes students as the main force、People celebrate festivals such as Valentine's day, mother's day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day、In fact, because of the Chinese way of thinking, western holidays in China is just popular for Christmas and Valentine's day, not all western holidays attract people's attention、According to a survey of Central China Normal University, many college students know the existence of western festivals, but little of them know about their cultural connotations、In addition to Christmas, respondents who know other western festivals’meaning are less than 10%、Referring to the way to celebrating, in General, during the Festival, people send gifts such as flowers and greeting cards、They sing with friends, and bless or send
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西方国家节日趣谈
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西方的主要节日Festivals in the West 大学英语作文 Christmas comes on December 25th. It’s the most important festival of the year in the western world. At Christmas time, schools, shops and offices close for holiday period, so people can spend time at home with their families. Nowadays, Christmas is celebrated by westerners and Americans by sending gifts and Christmas cards, preparing delicious food, and decorating homes with colorful lights and Christmas trees. 圣诞节在十二月二十五日。这是西方国家一年中最重要的节日。在圣诞节的时候，学校，商店和办公室都不开门因为是节日期间，人们可以在家里陪伴家人。如今是西方人和美国人通过送礼物和圣诞卡，准备美味的食物，用彩灯和圣诞树装饰家居来庆祝圣诞节。 Saint Valentine’s Day falls on February 14th. It’s the best time for the lovers. Now it’s the most romantic holiday both in the United States and the European countries. On that day, lovers always exchange their gifts with each other, such as chocolates, roses or rings. 情人节是在二月十四日。是情侣们的最好时光。现在，在美国和欧洲国家都是最浪漫的节日。在这一天，情侣们总是彼此互相交换礼物，如巧克力，玫瑰花或戒指。 Easter always comes on the first or second weekend in April. This is a religious holiday, and it also celebrates the coming spring. On Easter Sunday, many people go to church, and they wear their best clothes. Children are happy on this day as well, because they can play with Easter eggs. 复活节是在四月的第一或第二个周末。这是一个宗教节日，也是庆祝春天的到来。在复活节的星期日，许多人穿上最好的衣服去教堂。孩子们在这一天也是快乐的，因为他们可以玩复活节彩蛋。 Halloween is on October 31st, and it’s the holiday for the children. On that day, they always make pumpkin lanterns and wear masks. They go from house to house and ask" Trick or Treat", so as to receive something to eat. If they don’t get a treat, they will do some naughty things. 十月三十一日是万圣节，这是孩子们的节日。在那一天，他们总是做南瓜灯笼、戴面具。
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关于传统节日与外国节日 传统节日积淀了各个国家悠久的历史文化，是民族文化的摇篮，我们不能一心过着洋节，而忘记中国的传统节日；也不能只过传统节日，而在国际化的道路上越行越远，所以我们要中西结合，接受不同的文化。 而随着生活越来越现代化，很多人丢失了最纯真、最朴素、简单而又高雅的东西——传统。 传统是什么？是世代相传、从历史沿传下来的思想、文化、道德、风俗、艺术、制度以及行为方式等，对人们的社会行为有无形的影响和控制作用，传统是历史发展继承性的表现，也是国家在发展的体现。 我们不能丢失传统，不能遗忘传统，不能改变传统，不能破坏传统，所以传统节日会带给我们最纯真的东西。 比如，端午节的时候，看到湖上锣鼓喧天，热闹非凡，你难道不会为一只只驶过的龙舟呐喊助威吗？大年三十的时候，看到大街上满树的鞭炮，你难道不会情不自禁的点燃手里的鞭炮吗？正月十五的时候，看到街上一个接一个的红灯笼，你难道不会去看花灯吗？情不自禁的放松自己，这就是传统的魅力，也是过传统节日的意义所在，让自己融入生活、返璞归真。 六年级:徐晨晓随着生活的节奏越来越快，人们脸上浮现的笑容也越来越少，在这种压力很大生活下，你是否需要一个节日，来真正放松自己、体会生活、感受亲情、品尝幸福？也许圣诞节会使你感到幸
福，小小的圣诞树摆在床边，发出五彩的亮光，家人悄悄的把圣诞礼物放在你的床头，第二天总给你带来惊喜；也许愚人节会让你体会快乐，在你眉头紧锁，干着自己不想干的事时，朋友的一个玩笑，会让你哈哈大笑；也许感恩节会让你享受温暖，家人坐在餐桌旁，各自说着自己的祝福，融洽的气氛在屋子里荡漾，浓浓的亲情在人们中间扩散……同学们，每个节日的背后都有一段令人深思的故事，这是一种纪念也是文化，我们应去其糟粕取其精华，让文化传承源远流长。
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中西方传统节日的调查报告 调查背景 ?在全球日趋一体化的今天，中国与国际的联系越来越紧密，西方的各种节日和文化 也迅速传入我国。面对现今外来文化的影响越来越大，过西方情人节不过七夕的现 象也越来越明显。针对此现象，为了加强青少年对于我国传统节日的认识和我们对 待外来文化的正确态度，作为中国当代中学生，我们在接受西方的节日、文化方面 往往走在社会前沿，有必要了解中西方传统节日文化，所以我们小组决定从中西方 传统节日为课题进行研究。 ?研究的目的和意义 ? 1 学会珍惜和保护中国传统节日，做一名合格的中国人。 ? 2 了解西方传统节日文化。 ? 3 学会分析和总结双方的不同之处。 ? 4 增强小组成员之间的合作能力以及社会交际能力。 ?研究方法 ?资料法、调查法、整理法 ●小组成员: ●研究时间:6.25-9.1 ●搜查途径:（1）网上查询 ●（2）图书查询 ●报告的表现方式——论文 ●时间:6.25-9.1 中西方传统节日论文 节日是人类在不断发展过程中产生的一种群体现象，也可以看作是一种文化现象。目
前，节日被赋予了很多特殊的意义。在节日里，人们所传达的不仅是彼此之间的情感， 它其实更像是一个国家的国民精神的体现者，是一种传统习惯、道德风尚和宗教观念的寄托。中西方的传统文化有着很多的相似之处，同时也存在较大的差异。笔者试图在文中探寻在当今这个多元文化交流的时代，如何以一种正确的姿态面对不同地区、国家、民族文化间的交流与碰撞，以便能更好地实现彼此之间的交际。 一、中西主要的传统节日 （一）中国主要的传统节日 春节是中国人最为看重的一个节日。它是在每年农历的一月一日，俗称为“过年”， 与西方的圣诞节有着同等重要的地位。春节的时候，远方的游子们都会赶回家与家人团聚。 在春节这天，中国民间有着贴春联、倒贴“福”字的习俗。 端午节是每年农历的五月五日，传说是为了纪念屈原而设定的节日。这一天家家户户 都要包粽子；而在南方两河流域的地段，人们在这一天还要举行赛龙舟大赛。中秋节是每 年农历的八月十五，因为该节日多是在秋天的中期，所以叫中秋节。这一天，人们要吃月 饼，月饼象征着团团圆圆，到晚上的时候还会有赏月的习俗。这三个节日是我国民间最主 要的传统节日，除此之外还有清明节、腊八节和元宵节，等等。 （二）西方主要的传统节日 圣诞节是西方人纪念基督徒的主神耶稣诞生的日子，时间为每年的12月25日。按照 习俗，人们在这一天需要互赠贺卡和圣诞礼品，还会装扮圣诞树来庆祝。复活节是为了纪 念主神耶稣复活的日子，时间为每年春分后第一次月圆之后的第一个星期日。按照习俗， 人们在复活节的前夕要相互祷告，而在节日当天则要互赠彩蛋。感恩节是每年11月的第 四个星期四，这一天奔走于天南海北的游子们要回家团圆，品尝以“火鸡”为主食的盛餐。 此外，西方较为重要的节日还有万圣节、狂欢节和愚人节，等等。 二、中西传统节日折射出的文化差异 （一）宗教文化的不同
庆祝西方节日 The Celebration of Western Festivals_英语作文
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