高一英语U14 period1 PPT课件.pptVIP

listening revision first fruit. as well as get together to do sth begin with sth. /begin the day end with sth./end the day. believe in/believe enjoy a large meal/ Do you know the names of the festivals ? Obon takes place in the middle of August (or July according to the lunar calendar). The Obon week is one of the few occasions of the year when a large number of Japanese can take holidays. Obon is a Buddhist festival during which memorial services are held for the deceased ancestors. It is said that on Obon, the ancestors spirits return to this world and visit their relatives. People traditionally hang lanterns in front of their houses in order to guide their ancestors spirits. Food offers are made at house altars and at temples, and special dances (bon-odori) are performed. At the end of the festival, floating lanterns are put into rivers and seas to guide the spirits back into their world. Around the eighth century, the Christian church made November 1 All Saints Day to honor all of the saints that didnt have a special day of their own. Over the years these festivals combined, the mass held on All Saints Day was called All hallowmas (the mass of all Hallows - saintly people). The night before was known as All Hallows Eve. Eventually this name became Halloween. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties. Listening : “Throw me something,Mister!Throw me something,Mister!”Thousands of people are waiting for the parade to pass them by and for someone to throw them a cup, some beads, or some candy. Welcome to New Oaleans, USA. Welcome to Mardi Gras. Mardi Grads is a holiday celebrated in the South of the U.S.The name of the festivals, Mardi Gras is celebrate