American Festival概要1.ppt

American Festival 主讲人：赵莎莎 制作人：孙琳琳 合作人：任秋霜，程敏锐，何方，刘志利 Important Festival New Year’s Day Valentine’s Day George Washington’s birthday Independence Day Labor Day Halloween Thanks Giving Day Christmas Day New Year’s Day New Years Day the festival (New Years Day), every year January 1 celebrates the new year start. The people hold various new year party, everywhere may hear discards the old for the new the ding, for USs federal holiday. Everyone goes out to visit their family and friends. Noise making is another ancient custom. And there is also a big dinner. Focus on New York Times square 每年新年到来的时候，纽约时代广场都会举行盛大的水晶球降落的迎新年仪式 新年简单介绍 新年是全美各州一致庆祝的主要节日。美国人过新年，最热闹的是除夕晚上。是夜，人们聚集在教堂、街头或广场，唱诗、祈祷、祝福、忏悔，并一同迎候那除旧更新的一瞬。午夜12点，全国教堂钟声齐鸣，乐队高奏著名的怀旧歌曲《一路平安》。在音乐声中，激动的人们拥抱在一起，怀着惜别的感伤和对新生活的向往共同迎来新的一年。 　　新年在美国并不是最热闹的节日，但仍有不少盛大的庆祝活动，加利福尼亚州的玫瑰花会是美国规模最大的新年盛典，届时用鲜花特别是玫瑰花扎成的彩车绵延数英里，车上摆满鲜花做的各种模型，不仅吸引加州的男女老少簇拥街头，而且还吸引着上百万电视观众。在费城，有举行化装游行的传统，参加游行的人们，有的装扮成小丑，有的装扮成妇女（按照古老的习俗，这个游行不允许女人参加），随着彩车载歌载舞，热闹非凡。 　　美国人还有一个有意思的习惯，就是在新年许愿立志，他们称之为“新年决心”。这决心通常不是什么宏图大志，而是一些朴实而实际的打算，例如“我一定戒烟”、“我要好好对待邻居”等等。他们总是坦率地讲给大家听，以期得到监督和鼓励。 　　据说美国的印第安人也有独特的新年习俗。每到除夕之夜，他们就举行富有特色的篝火晚会，一家人围在篝火旁边，载歌载舞。待至晨曦微露，他们就把破旧衣物付之一炬，作为除旧迎新的象征。 Valentine’s Day Origin: There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing Christianity. He died on February 14th,269 A.D.. Before dying he wrote a letter for a blind girl, expressing his love to her. On the day when he was executed, the blind girl planted an almond tree in front of his tomb to give expression of missing. And this day is Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Gradually, this day became the date for exchanging love messages. And St Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was also a social gathering or a ball Presents of Valentine’s Day Flower language 1朵玫瑰花代表—我心里只有你！ 2朵玫瑰花代表—这世界只有我俩！ 3朵玫瑰花代表—我爱你！