2. 人教修订版 高中一年级 ( 下 ) Unit 14

3. The first period

4. Spring Festival Chinese Lunar New Year

5. Lantern Festival on the 15 th day of the first lunar month

6. Tomb-Sweeping Day on April 5 th Memorize ancestors or the dead

7. The Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month

8. Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8 th lunar month

9. MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

10. the Double Ninth Festival (Old People’s Day) on the 9th day of the 9 th lunar month

11. Valentine’s Day on February, 14

12. ST.VALENTINE’S DAY

13. April Fool’s Day on April, 1

14. symbol Mother’s Day Father’s Day the second Sunday in May the third Monday in June

15. Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday in November

16. Christmas Day on December, 25

17. Halloween

18. Pumpkin head Halloween Masks The night of October 31 st, when it was believed that the spirits of dead people appeared, and which is now celebrated in the US by children, who dress as witches and ghosts. Halloween

19. In the evening children dress up in costumes, and they go door to door in their neighborhoods. When the homeowner opens the door, they say "Trick or Treat". The home owner gives the children candy

20. Obon

21. A traditional Buddhist festival which takes place throughout Japan around August 15. At this time, people visit their ancestors' graves, welcome the ancestors' spirits home with food and offerings and then see the spirits off. In this picture we can see some Japanese women are floating paper lanterns to welcome their past ancestors back home.

22. Day of the dead

23. The Day of the Dead in Mexico The best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say that it is a time when Mexican families remember their dead, and the continuity of life. The celebration usually begins as early as October 18 and continues until November 9. In this picture, we can see a lady is visiting the resting place of the dead. She has lit some candles and is now placing a bunch of flowers in front of the monument to show her respect for and memory of the dead.

24. Name When Who How Why Themes How old

25. Compare a Chinese festival with a foreign one Name When Who How Why Themes How old Tomb Sweeping Day April 5 th All Chinese around the world Visit their family graves, pull weeds, sweep away dirt and set off offerings of food and spirit money To honor past ancestors, celebrate the rebirth of nature, marking the beginning of the planting season and other outdoor activities Family, nature From the Spring and Autumn Period

26. Compare a Chinese festival with a foreign one Name When Who How Why Themes How old Halloween October 31 Americans Hold fancy balls, dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes; noisily parade around the neighborhood To keep the living body away from being possessed by spirits of all those who died throughout the preceding year Superstition, safety, religion From the 1840’s

28. Summary of the festival Mardi Gras A horn player in the Mardi Gras. In New Orleans, USA, Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades and marching bands playing jazz music. Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, is the last day before Lent, a period of fasting.

29. Summary of the festival Ramadan is a time of fasting. During this month, Muslims may not eat food during daylight hours. Ramadan is an important month for Muslims. Ramadan

30. Summary of the festival Easter A Christian holy day in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life.