译林牛津版高中英语选修9课件：U4 Welcome to the unit.pptVIP

Taoist site  Mount Wudang In Hubei Province Taoist monks Have you ever been to any famous religious sites overseas? Holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam Jerusalem The holiest place for Islam —birthplace of Muhammad Mecca, In Saudi Arabia sacred city for Hindu pilgrims Gaya, in Bihar, in India   the Vatican, in Italy  the Roman Catholic Church What day is it in the church ? Christmas Day Christmas brings families and friends together to share the much loved customs and traditions which have been around for centuries. Most people are on holidays and stay at home with their family on Christmas. The real meaning of Christmas The word ‘Christmas’ comes from the old English name Criste Maesse-Christ’s Mass—and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Christmas is a religious day Christmas , a Christian holiday, is celebrated in many different countries. Every year in December Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Christian holidays Good Friday Easter Advent Ascension Day Christmas All Saints 1. Giving presents is what makes __________ so popular with Christians and non Christians all over the world. Christmas 2. The date of _________ moves from year to year. The Orthodox churches usually celebrate it on a different date. Easter Christian holidays 3. Christ’s death is remembered on _______________. Good Friday 4. The day when Christians remember everyday who has died is known as ________________. All Saints Good Friday Easter Advent Ascension Day Christmas All Saints Christian days 5. The day when Jesus went to Heaven is known as _____________ Day. Ascension 6. The four-week period before Christmas is known as ____________. Advent Good Friday Easter Advent Ascension Day Christmas All Saints Do you know any festivals that are associated with other religions? For Buddhists —Nirvana day, Buddh