英文介绍说明圣诞的.ppt

* 张晨 吴艳秋 许梦迪 王靖钰 杨曼 　　As we know, Christmas is originate from a Christian to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the infant of eternal love and salvation. 　 In the western countries ,Christmas represents reunion .They have traditional programs to celebrate just like the Spring Festival in China. 　　In Japan, over the years Christmas is becoming more and more popular especially among the young, and even appear a tend to overcome the other important festavels of Japan. During Christmas, people send cards and presents to each other. On Dec.24th every year, young people always get together to celebrate Christmas or to listen to the bell. 　　 But do you know the differences of Christmas traditions between Amercia and Japan？Now，I’ll show you some of them. Japan：strawberry cake and chicken are necessary America：normally eat turkeys In Japan,a Christmas cake decorated with strawberries is necessary,which is obvious a commercial strategy of businessmen. 　　Christmas Eve dinner in America is totally different.Americans always eat turkeys,instead of chicken.Maybe Japanese companies want to make Christmas food more Japanese-style. However,that’s enough as long as it is delicious. America：special food—maize porridge(玉米粥) covered with cream and some fruits. 　　 Japan：modern Christmas traditioneat gateau(奶油水果蛋糕),or share KFC food with families Have a holiday Japan：Japanese don’t have a holiday America：companies and shops are closed at Christams day and the next. 　The day before Christams is when all Japan can feel Christmassy.The next day(25th December),students go back to school,company men go back to work.It is just like a normal day.However,in America,people spend their holiday which last several days. 　　Japan：they can’t drop their Christmas tree from the balcony.　　 Japanese government is strict on garbage classification management,so this habit of American families don’t apply to Japanese.Besides it is too dangerous. 美：人们买礼物送给家人和朋友，参加聚会，准备特别的圣诞食物。许多基督教徒去教堂。教堂的服