Some Western Festivals
Valentine’s Day , February 14 情人节
Candy, flowers and other tokens of affection of affection ate exchanged on this day, in honor of two martyrs, both named St. Valentine.
April Fool’s Day, April 1 愚人节
Franksters feel that it is permissible to play all sorts of tricks on this day.
Mother’s Day 母亲节
The second Sunday in May, set aside to honor mothers .
Father’s Day 父亲节
The third Sunday in June, set aside to honor fathers.
Halloween , October 31 万圣节
A special day for making merry, wearing costumes and playing old-fashioned games. A favorite with children.
Easter Sunday 复活节
The first Sunday after the first Monday in November for the election of public officials. This holiday is observed in most states.
Thanksgiving Day 感恩节
Generally the fourth Thursday in November, set aside for national thanksgiving, especially for our democratic form of government. It is a legal holiday in all states.
Labor’s Day 劳动节
The first Monday in September . Set aside to honor labor , it is a legal holiday in all states.
Christmas Day, December 25 圣诞节
This is both a legal and religious holiday, it observes the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. All states and all those of the Christian faith celebrate this holiday.
Valentine's Day
<A>The origin of Valentine's Day
It originated from St. Valentine,a Roman priest who was maptyred <to be killed or punished because of your religious beliefs> for refusing to give up Christianity.Hedied on February 14 , 269 AD. The same day that had been dovoted to love lotteries. <B>7月14鬼节Presents for your Valentines---Red rose,candy,cards,heart-shape things <C>Poem---Mother Goose Roses are red,violets are blue,sugar is sweet,and so are you. <D>Several versions for "I love you"
the Origin of April Fool's Day
This holiday happened since 1545 because of an unfortunate accident. A Norwegian scientist,named Loof Lirpa,invitd King Heary to attend his demonstration flight which was th
e firt time in the world on April,1. Nevertheless on the right day,Mr.Lirpa didn't show up at all.And the
reason was that his flying-machine crashed into a tree,which led to his death and also the secret of flight. From then on ,people play tricks on others on April 1 just as Mr.Lirpa did on the King,--though the fact wasn't so .Actually,"Loof Lirpa" Wasn't his real name :if you say the two words backwards,you'll find what his name really was --April Fool.
Easter Customs
Next to Christmas Easter is the most beloved holiday in the US.It is the coloring of Easter eggs,the coming of the Easter bunny. The surprise of Easter baskets,the buying of a new spring bonnet,It is also the time of the holiday to the Christmas holidays.And it is the holy time of the Passover for Jewish people
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is one of the popular harvest festival.People celebrate on the fourth Thur
sday of November , for the blessing of the fruits of the earth and the general health of the plantations . It's a day people eat Turkeys,cranberries and pumpkin pies.And it's also a time for families and friends to enjoy getting together.Gift of fruit and flowers and greetings are often sent to distant loved ones
Halloween
Halloween is the last night October.It was the night of witches and evil spirits came back on earth to weave their magic spells.It is mainly a great time for children.They dress up as witches and play such special games as "ducking for the peaple"(咬浮在水上的苹果)and rick or treat Besides,there are always parties and lots to eat.Many houses have a jack-o-lantern in their windows,which are hollow out pumpkins which candles burning inside them.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day ---Dec. 25---which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ,the founder o the Chr
istian religion, is the biggest & best-loved holiday in most western countries.According to the Bible ,God allow his only son to be born to a human mother and live on earth so that people could birth of Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago isn't known,in the year of 354,church leaders chose Dec. 25 as his birthday.
a few famous Christmas songs:
元旦(1月1日)-----NEW YEAR'S DAY
成人节(日本，1月15日)-----ADULTS DAY
情人节(2月14日)-----ST.VALENTINE'S DAY (VALENTINE'S DAY)
元宵节(阴历1月15日)-----LANTERN FESTIVAL
桃花节(日本女孩节，3月3日)-----PEACH FLOWER FESTIVAL (DOLL'S FESTIVAL）
国际妇女节(3月8日)-----INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
圣帕特里克节(爱尔兰，3月17日)-----ST. PATRICK'S DAY
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