介绍英美节日教案.pptVIP

Topic ：UK-American major festivals;Labor Day 劳动节;元旦节(New Years Day) ;Valentine’s day (情人节);In Rome its said that it originated in 5th Century as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop. ;April Fools Day;Each country celebrates April Fools’ Day differently. In France, people call the April Fools “April Fish”. They tape a paper fish to their friends’ backs to fool them. When he or she finds this , they shout “April Fish!”　　 　　In England, people play jokes only in the morning. You are a “noodle” if someone fools you. 　　 　　In the America, They may point down to your shoe and say, “ Your shoelace is untied.” If you believe them and look down to see, you are an April Fool then.; Halloween（万圣节）;During this period, to celebrate the festival, the Irish would dress up in bizarre costumes and parade through their villages，causing destruction and saying “Trick-or-Treat”, in-groups scare off any recently departed souls who might be prowling for bodies to inhabit . Irish immigrants brought several customs with them, including one of the symbols most commonly associated with Halloween -- the Jack Lantern. ;Thank you!