The Spring Festival celebrates the earth coming back to life, and the start of ploughing and sowing.

Trick –or-treat” Children go to houses asking for treats. They will usu. be given apples, sweets and money. If people do not give the children a “tricked.” The children, dressed up as ghosts or scary monsters, shout “Trick or Treat! ”

Bon Festival - middle of August Bon Festival is one of the most important events for Japanese people as well as New Year's Day. The period of Obon or Bon is usually from August 13 to 15. Most government offices and companies are closed during this time. This festival is observed to welcome ancestors' souls to our world. The origin of Bon is from the Buddhist observance in China, and was introduced to Japan in the seventh century.

On Nov. 2nd, each house roasts bread of animal forms, broiling chicken, hot chocolate and sweet corns, plus playing some toys on the altar because Mexicans believe that the dead children will come back to their own homes in the midnight. The altar for the dead elder is stocked with belongings of the dead, flowers, fruits, pictures, and painted skulls. This Ghost Festival is just like a carnival when people walk around with masks, eating- shaped candies, and even a ghost image is put on the bread.

FestivalMardi GrasRamadanEaster countryNew Orleans, south of the US Countries throughout the world TimeNovember December Late March or April activityWatching parades in colorful and unusual costumes; catching beads, cups Fast during the day, sing, dance, eat at night Tuesday in Feb. & March. Esp. in Africa, the Middle East Children’s looking for egg, buddy and candy

Mardi Gras is celebrated on a Tuesday between February 3 and March 9, always 47 days before Easter Sunday. During Mardi Gras, people like to dress up in coulourful and unusual costumes, and o f course, watch parades in the streets. The official colours of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold. Mardi Gras is celebrated for two weeks before Fat Tuesday and people from all over the world come to watch the festival.

Ramadan is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The name of the festival comes from the Arabic month in which it is celebrated. Ramadan is celebrated in countries all over the world, especially in Africa and the Middle East. The time for celebrating Ramadan varies each year. People celebrate it in the ninth month of the Arabic lunar calender.

During Ramadan, people must not eat during the day from when the sun comes up to when the sun goes down, people celebrating Ramadan will not eat or smoke. When the sun has gone down, however, the celebration begins. People often stay up all night eating, singing and dancing.

Easter a Christian holy day in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life. Easter Bunny An imaginary rabbit that children believe brings chocolate eggs at Easter. Easter egg 1. BrE a chocolate usu. given as a present at Easter 2. AmE an egg that has been coloured and decorated, usu. by a child

In late spring, many people around the world celebrate Easter. The festival is a celebration of spring and it is also a religious holiday. It is the time for Easter bunnies and egg hunts, and of course for eating lots of delicious foods. Easter is celebrated in late March or early April but the exact dates are different from year to year.

People celebrate Easter in different ways: in some countries, the Easter Bunny-a big rabbit-will visit and children will go on egg hunts, looking for eggs and candy that have been hidden by their parents. In other countries, Easter is a time for children to dress up like witches and go from door to door asking for candy---much like Halloween in the US. The Easter Bunny and Easter Egg are popular symbols of the festival.

Ramadan The Lantern Festival Mardi Gras Dragon Boat Day Valentine’s Day Celebrated on Jan.15 th, lunar calendar Muslims fast during the daylight days Catching “beads and cups” thrown by parades Honoring love and lovers Eating Zongzi to honor Qu Yuan

Halloween Double Ninth Day Thanksgiving Day Easter Pure Brightness Day Chocolate, bunnies, colored eggs for its symbols The time of ghosts, spirits Meaning clear and bright, mourning the dead Offering thanks, family gatherings and meals On the 9 th day of lunar month as Senior citizen’s day

FestivalChinese Spring Festival Christma s Time Special food Purpos e From the 1 st day to the 5 th day of the first lunar month On Dec.25th New Year cake, dumplings, sweet dumplings Candies, cookies Bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year, hoping for the best. Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

A celebration of family, Community and Culture December26-January1

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Paras. 1&2 background information of creating Kwanzaa Paras. 3-Para. 8 seven principles Paras. 9 detailed information about Kwanzaa The last paragraph effects of creating festivals

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival celebrating the _________ and ________ of African American families and friends _____ ________ to celebrate the new year and think about ________ ________. Kwanzaa is a time for ________ as well as _________. People celebrate it by ________ a candle each day and _________ one of the seven __________. The candle is ______ by the ________ child in the family. historyculture get together thepast learningjoy lighting discussing principleslit youngest

The festival Kwanzaa is a _________ holiday. It was _________ by Dr Maulana Karenga, who used the word “_____ _____” in Swahili, the largest _________ in Africa. The African first fruit festivals have many things ____ _________; People would celebrate it to ________ their ancestors, give ________ for their harvest and so on. Because of their _______________, Dr Karenga wrote the seven principles: unity, _________________, living together, working together, ________, creativity and _______. young created firstfruit language in common honourthanks characteristics self-determination purpose faith

1.Kwanzaa is a very old festival. 2.Kwanzaa is a festival celebrating the history and education of African Americans. 3.The word Kwanza means first fruit in Swahili. 4.Kwanzaa is based on old African festivals. 5.People created Kwanzaa to celebrate American culture. 6.Kwanzaa is celebrated on Christmas Day. 7.People who celebrate Kwanzaa light a candle for each of the seven principles. F F T T F F T

get together 聚会 e.g. On New Year’s Eve, we Chinese get together for a family meal. get-together n. 聚会 e.g. They will have a get-together in the classroom next weekend.

honour v. 使 …… 感到光荣，给 …… 荣誉 e.g. I feel highly honoured by the kind things you say about me. n. 荣幸、使感到光荣的人或事 e.g. To host the 29th Olympic Games is a great honour for China. in honour of sb./sth. in one’s honour 为了纪念、尊重某人、某事 e.g. A monument was built in honour of those who gave up their lives during the war.

as well as He gave me money as well as advice. He has experience as well as knowledge. She’s got a cleaning job at night, as well as working during the day. He can speak English as well as you do. I can do it as well.

purpose n. 目的；意图 e.g. He went to town with the purpose of buying a new television. on purpose 故意地；有意地 e.g. I came here on purpose to see you.

faith n. 信念；信赖 e.g. He has faith in my ability. have / lose faith in… 对 ……. 有 / 失去 信心 e.g. I have faith in you; you will do it well. keep / break faith… 对 …… 某人守 / 不守 信用 e.g. We will not treat him as our friend because he doesn’t keep faith with us.

believe in 确信真理，某事的存在 Do you believe in ghosts? He didn’t believe in Kate’s honesty.

…by doing… 通过 …… 的方式 e.g. Mike improved his listening ability by listening to BBC English programs every day. 他的父亲以教书为生。 His father made a living by teaching.

Model 1 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Silver, Will you have dinner with us on Tuesday, April 3 rd, at 7:00 o’clock. It has been a long time we had the pleasure of seeing you, and we do hope you will find it possible to be with us. Sincerely yours, Janet Hobert

Model 2 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Rex Hans, We are having a small At-Home party with a few close friends in the evening at our house at the above address ( telephone ). We should be very pleased if you could honour us with your company. Sincerely yours, Joan Austin