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Comparisons Between Chinese and Western Traditional Festivals ---制作人：【计软1301班】 李俊 A festival of a nation represents a glorious culture and concentrated customs of a nation. However, traditional festivals vary countries from countries. In particular, Chinese traditional festivals differ from those of western countries. Well, if our topic has caught your eyes, why not follow us to have a look at some examples? The most important festival in one year The most romance festival in one year The most mysterious festival in one year The most commemorative festival in one year The most important festival in one year Chinese: Spring Festival Adults: Many of people travel back home and meet friends over dinner and drinks. The celebrations include decorating house and setting off fireworks. People usually decorate the doors and windows with red paper cuts, because red means good luck. Children: Children can get some new clothes or presents from their parents and grandparents. Western: Christmas Adults: People decorate houses with Christmas trees, which hang gifts, candles, candy canes and stars. They usually get a delicious turkey ready for dinner. Children: The younger children think that Father Christmas will come down the chimney or fireplace, so before sleep they hang up a sock for him to put presents in. The most romance festival in one year Chinese: Double Seventh Festival The seventh daughter of the Emperor of Heaven, the Weaving Maid(织女), and an orphaned cowherd(牛郎) were separated by the Emperor. The girl was forced to move to the star Vega(织女星)and the cowherd, to the star Altair(牛郎星). They were only allowed to meet on the magpie bridge over the Milky Way(银河鹊桥) once a year on the seventh day of seventh lunar month. In this day, people usually show love to the one they love. Western: Valentine’s Day There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Vale