美国节日课堂.ppt

Holidays and Festivals 1 Halloween 2 October 31 st is Halloween ? Halloween is one of the worlds oldest holidays, celebrated in several countries around the world including the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. 3 Traditions of Halloween ? Many of the traditions associated with Halloween can be traced back to the ancient festivals of Samhain, such as costuming, trick-or- treating, pinata, pumpkin carving. 4 Trick or Treat ? Trick-or treating is a customary celebration for children.They go in costume from house to house,asking for treats such as candy or money. 5 6 Thanksgiving Day The fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day. On that day, Americans give thanks for the blessings they have enjoyed during the year. 7 Outing 8 Black Friday 9 ? Thanksgiving Day is the most truly American of the national Holidays in the United States and is most closely connected with the earliest history of the country. 10 Indian 11 Food ? What will we see on almost every Thanksgiving dinner table ？ ? Thanksgiving‘s traditional foods rich features. One of the most attractive dishes is roast turkey and pumpkin pie ! 12 13 Party 14 Independence Day 15 Independence Day is one of Americas principal legal holiday. It is on July, 1776. It is also an important day for citizens,reflecting the political freedom traditions. Each year, a number of tourtists go to the National Mall to join the Smithsonian Folk life Festival that day. 16 Different residents celebrte it in a parade way.People go ahead following by all kinds of colourful cars and toy cars. They gather in a park where businessman sells souvenirs, politicians make speeches, children play games on the ground. 17 Family Parties 18 Political Speeches 19 Public Parade 20