高中英语必修三_Unit_1.ppt

Unit 1 Festivals around the world Spring festival of China Questions about Spring Festival What is the most important festival in China? Why do you think so? What is the date of Chinese Spring festival? What do people do at Spring festival? Did you have a happy time during the holidays? Why or why not? Do you know the real meaning of Spring festival? Chinese New Year/Spring Festival The first day of Chinese lunar year is Chinese New year or Spring Festival. Families of China will meet together, cleaning their houses, eating dumplings as well as other delicious food, watching TV, visiting relatives and friends. The older will give the young lucky money in red paper envelopes with beautiful designs and best wishes on them. Outside in the street there are dragon dances and carnivals. Chinese New Year is by far the most well-known Chinese holiday, and also the most significant to Chinese culture. Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day(February 14th) Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one’s romantic interest. Usually observed through the gifting of roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. The day gets its name from the Christian saint(圣徒） Valentine. The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month and in the ancient times people called night Xiao. The 15th day is the first night to see a full moon. So the day is also called Yuan Xiao Festival in China. 　　 Mid-autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the exact middle of autumn, hence the festivals name. On this mid-autumn night, the full moon is especially bright. The whole family may sit together beneath the clear moonlight eating tasty moon cakes and appreciating the beauty of the fully rounded moon. Those who are far away from their homes that night are only too easily reminded of their families when they look up at the luminous moon.