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In Canada: on the 2 of October. In the US: on the fourth Thursday of November. |
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More than 100 travelers crossed the Atlantic Ocean to live in a new world. In the first winter, 3 of them died. The Indians told them how to grow crops and in autumn they had a good harvest. |
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People have big meals and 4 like turkey and pumpkin pies. Activity After dinner, they like 5 together. |
A: Hi, Lingling. This is Tony speaking. Are you getting ready for the Spring Festival?
B: We're quite busy now.
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B: I'm making big red lanterns.
A: Yes, I like them very much. They are very beautiful. Is your father helping you?
B: He's still at work.
A: What's your mother doing?
B: She is cleaning the house and putting things away.
A: Oh, I know you're busy preparing for the festival. Well, wish you a happy festival.
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People all over the world celebrate the New Year. However, not all countries celebrate in the same way, and in some countries, the new year doesn't begin on the 1 day every year.
In many countries, the New Year begins on 1st January, but people start celebrating on 31st December, New Year's Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. 2 they're waiting for the New Year, they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o'clock, everyone 3 down from 10: 10, 9, 8… As soon as it's 12 o'clock, everyone shouts very 4, “Happy New Year!”
New Year's Day is often a family day. Some families get together for a special meal. When the weather is fine, many families go out for a 5.
On New Year's Day, many people make resolutions for the new year. They 6a list of things, such as “I will help out more with housework. I will work 7 at school than others.” or “I won't spend so much time playing video games.” When they have made their 8, they read it to their family or friends and promise to 9 their resolutions(办法).
So it doesn't matter how they celebrate. 10 people in countries all over the world, it's a time to say goodbye to the old year, and to welcome the new.
February 14 is a day for people who have fallen in love. On this day, these men and women give gifts (presents)and cards to each other for Valentine's Day(情人节).This day has been popular with people in love for a long time. At first，this holiday was called Lupercalia. Then the name of the day was changed to Saint Valentine's Day. The man named Saint Valentine was killed on February 14，270 AD, because he was a Christian (基督教徒).
Before Saint Valentine was killed，February 14 was the old Roman holiday，Lupercalia. The church wanted people to think of a Christian holiday on this day，so the church changed the name of the holiday.
This change did not stop people in love from giving gifts to each other. People usually gave gloves, handkerchiefs, or even underwear was gifts. Sometimes people also put hearts and flowers on the presents before giving it to the other persons.
Valentine cards did not become popular until the 1750s. The first Valentine cards were made by hand. People wrote their own words on the cards. These words were usually funny.
Now, every year around February 14，cards and chocolates fill shops for people in love.
Before Christmas Mr. Smith broke his right leg and had to stay in hospital. When he was there, he always asked his doctor when he could go home. He didn't like to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, Mr. Smith didn't get better. So on Christmas Day he was still in hospital. He spent a bad day in bed thinking that he missed a lot of fun on such a happy day.
The next day the doctor told him that he might be well enough to leave hospital in time for the New Year. Mr. Smith was very happy to think that he would spend New Year's Day outside hospital. Soon Mr. Smith left hospital and on New Year's Eve he went to a party. He enjoyed himself there. But he drank too much. On his way home that night, he had a fall and broke his left leg. What an unlucky man he was!
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in most East Asian countries.
It is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. To the Chinese, the festival means family reunion(团圆)and peace.
Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with many traditional and meaningful activities, such as eating dinner with family and admiring the moon.
Chinese people regard the round shape of mooncakes as a symbol of reunion and happiness. Other foods eaten during the festival are harvest foods, such as crabs(蟹), pumpkins(南瓜), and grapes. People enjoy them at their freshest and most nutritious(有营养的)period of time.
Chinese emperors admired the sun and the moon every year to pray for a good harvest.
In Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, celebrations are more than those in China, such as lighting lanterns and dragon dances. In Japan and Vietnam, there are also some new celebrations because Chinese culture has influenced them deeply.
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A. In many other countries，the festival is widely celebrated. B. Mooncakes are a kind of traditional Chinese sweet. C. Mooncakes are people's favorite food. D. People believed admiring the moon and eating at a round table would bring them good luck and happiness. E. And the custom of admiring the moon started in the Shang Dynasty. F. People like getting together to admire the moon. G. The festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. |
There are many different festivals around the world. Usually we know about some traditional ones. But here are some special festivals in the world. Have you heard of them?
The Straw (稻草) Bear Festival
It is a traditional celebration in one small UK town. It runs for three days every year in January. The festival celebrates the beginning of the agricultural year. People there enjoy watching bear dances. A few men wear straw bear costumes (演出服) and dance for others.
The Cologne Carnival (狂欢节)
It is one of Europe's biggest street festivals. It starts at 11：11 a. m. on November 11 and lasts till February 14 next year. Local people call the time the "crazy" season. During the festival, people put on colorful clothes and play music to celebrate it in the street. The festival has gone on for 197 years. Each year, about 1.5 million people take part in it.
Day of the Dead
It is celebrated in Mexico every year between October 31 and November 2. It's not a scary day like its name. Instead, it's a colorful holiday. People believe the spirits of their ancestors (祖先) will return to the world of the living on that day. They share food and drinks to keep the spirits alive and the spirits can be with them in this way.
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Qingnming, meaning being clear and bright, is an important festival in spring. It is also called Tomb Sweeping Day. It comes early April. On that day, people visit tombs(扫墓)to honor the dead. They always some time cleaning the tomb area. They usually plant some trees near the tombs and decorate them with fresh .
But it is not a day for honoring the dead. It is also a good time to celebrate the of spring. With the coming of spring, nature , dressing the world in green. All is new, clean and fresh. Birds begin to houses for their babies. In forests and fields, many animals have babies at this time of year. Days begin to get and the weather gets warmer, Qingming is also a happy time for people to enjoy the outdoor activities, flying kites, swinging and hiking. This is why this festival has been very popular for thousands of years.
the Spring Festival
play fireworks lucky money get together visit relatives
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Dear Jim,
How are you? I'm really glad that you are interested in Chinese traditional festivals.
Yours,
Li Tao
