西方节日--festivalsofAmerica.ppt

--festivals of America BE083 崔扬 January 1st People stay up late to welcome the coming of the new year Americans think that this is the time to resolve to get rid of bad habits and start a new life It’s also the time to visit friends, relatives and neighbors, Americans call it “Open House” Chinese-Americans The Chinese-Americans celebrate their New Year’s Day according to China’s lunar calendar They keep the old Chinese traditions for celebrate such as clowns, acrobats, and golden dragons, etc.. New York people waiting for new year’s come Chinese-Americans’ New Year February 14 is valentine day. It is celebrated as a lovers’ holiday today, with the giving of candy, flowers, or other gifts between couples in love. Valentine’s day has roots in several different legends that have found their way to us through the ages. February 14th The day people in love with each other express their emotions Heart shaped box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers ties with red ribbons Will you be my valentine The symbol: a heart and Cupid armed with bow and arrow The first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after march 21st It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb The name Easter came from ancient Norse Lamb and ham are the main meat on the Easter Sunday Dyeing egg: symbolized the tomb from which Christ rose The Easter Bunny Easter lily July 4th the national day of The U.S. It was on this day in 1776 the Declaration Independence adopted The Independence Hall and the Declaration of Independence The Independence Hall George Washington （1732-1799） October 31st It originated hundreds years before Christ to the Druid festival of Samhain Trick or treat: first happened in 1950 by a Sunday school class in Philadelphia In 1966 about 3.5 million American children collected $2.7 million to help children in 120 countries this program was awarded the 1965 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremo