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Paragraph 1: Festivals and celebrations What’s the main idea of para.1? When did ancient people celebrate festivals? Where do festivals come from? Introduction of festivals The ending of cold weather. Have many origins, some religious, seasonal, and some for special people or events.

Paragraph 2: Festivals of the dead FestivalsWhereWhenWhat to doWhat to eat Obon In early Novem- ber October 31 Japan In July or August Clean the graves Light incense Light lamps Play music The Day of the Dead Mexico People offer food, flowers and gifts to the dead Halloween The USA and some other countries Go to neighbours’ Dress up and try to frighten people Food in the shape of skulls and cakes with“bones” on them

Paragraph 3: Festivals to honor people FestivalsCountryPeople honored The Dragon Boat Festival The USA Mohandas Gandhi China QuYuan, the famous ancient poet Columbus Day Christopher Columbus National Day India

Paragraph 4: Harvest Festivals FestivalsWhenWhereWhat to doWhat to eat Thanks- giving Day The 4 th Thursday in November Western countries Decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, Get together to have meals, Win awards for farm produce Turkeys The Mid- Autumn Day LuLu Lunar August15 China Japan Admire the moon Mooncakes

Paragraph 5: Spring Festivals FestivalsCountryWhenWhat to do Spring Festival Western countries Celebrate the return of Jesus from the dead, the coming of spring, new life Japan Admire cherry China Lunar January 1 Eat dumplings, fish and meat Give lucky money Dragon dances Carnivals In February Parades, dancing, loud music, colorful clothing Easter Christian countries About March Cherry Blossom Featival About April

Paragraph 6: What are the purposes of festivals?

Look at the statements and tell whether they are true or false The ancient people needn’t worry about their food. Halloween used to be a festival intended to honor the dead. Qu Yuan was a great poet whom people honor a lot in China. Mid-Autumn Day is held to celebrate the end of autumn. Easter celebrates the return from dead of Jesus. There is pink snow in spring in Japan. F T T F T F

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