[人文社科]英国新年 英语讲解.ppt

New Year’s Day 陈晨，黄迎亚，吴玲玲，周纯丹 Activities to welcome the new year Customs In England，New Year’s Day seems not as important as Christmas , but in new year’s day people will hold different kinds of activities according to the local customs . Activities to welcome the new year Activities to welcome the new year Activities to welcome the new year Activities to welcome the new year Activities to welcome the new year Activities to welcome the new year A big and special event to welcome the new year…. New Year’s Day parade in London stated in 1987. Bob Bone dreamed up the idea of a parade . It is on January 1st.This is a American-stycle parade . New Year’s Day Parade in London Ten thousand performers include Banks Dancers Street performers Cheerleaders Clowns New Year in the UK usually starts with a celebration on New Years Eve (31st December). Some people spend the evening at home with their family, or have a party for friends at their houses. Others go to a pub to celebrate, or spend the evening in a large public space, for example Trafalgar Square in London. The beginning of the New Year is signified by the chiming of Big Ben, the famous London clock, at midnight, which is also shown on TV for those who are staying at home. Special custom After the New Year’s Eve, the first person to step into the host’s house represents the luck in the following year. If the person is a man with black hair or a man who is happy or rich, the host will be lucky in the coming year. However ,if a woman wearing yellow hair steps into the house or a woman who is sad or poor, then the host will be unlucky in the following year. He or she will meet bad things. Although New Years Eve involves drinking alcohol for many people, New Years Day signals the start of a healthier life, as some people make New Years resolutions. Often these are connected with fitness and health, for example giving up smoking or drinking, taking more exercise or losing weight. Othe