高中英語 unit4 holidays and festivals課件 上海新世紀(jì)S1A

1、2021/8/11 星期三1New Century EnglishUnit FourHolidays and Festivals2021/8/11 星期三2Dragon Boat FestivalMid-Autumn FestivalSpring FestivalNational Day2021/8/11 星期三3Christmas1New Years DayEasterMay Day2021/8/11 星期三4 On Easter we celebrate the historical fact that nearly 2,000 years ago a man ( Jesus Christ

2、 ) died, lay in a grave(tomb) for three days and then got up and began walking around again, telling people that God loves them.20 April 200331 March 2002Falls in March or AprilEaster Day 2021/8/11 星期三5 The exchange of Easter eggs in the springtime is a custom. The eggs were exchanged by lovers, muc

3、h the same as valentines. In medieval time （中世紀(jì)） eggs were given at Easter to the servants. Eggs were given to children along with other Easter gifts. 2021/8/11 星期三6 Easter rabbits (Easter bunnies) a symbol of fertility (birth) Easter cardsEaster basketsEaster gifts2021/8/11 星期三7Easter Sunday Good F

4、riday (the Friday before Easter,when Christ died)Easter Monday (the day after Easter) a Bank holiday31 March 20022021/8/11 星期三8Easter Story in EnglishEaster Story in ChinesePlease click for more information2021/8/11 星期三9It is a festival of coming of summer. Beltane was the time of milk and honey, so

5、 _and _were both symbols for this celebration.May Day(Beltane)the cowthe beeThe first of May2021/8/11 星期三10Cut down a tree and put up a May Pole in the middle of a village.Happy May Day2021/8/11 星期三11Choose your task2021/8/11 星期三12Make up a story after watching the short period of movie.Main topic :

6、 what will happen later on?2021/8/11 星期三13Before ChristmasOn Christmas EveOn the morning of Christmas DayOn the afternoon of Christmas DayOn the evening of Christmas DayElizabethLater in the evening2021/8/11 星期三14Click here for more Christmas songs2021/8/11 星期三15Scan the text2021/8/11 星期三16_Christia

7、ns celebrate the holidays to remember _and his rising from the grave. _Hot cross bunsa)On Good Friday,_b)On Easter Monday, _ _PurposeDateFoodActivitiesVaries each year,but usually falls in March or Aprilthe death of ChristChocolate Easter eggshot cross buns are sold.people enjoy a trip to the seasid

8、e or watch a sports game.Easter2021/8/11 星期三17Date_Purpose_FoodNot given.Activities a) Traditionally, _ _b) Today, _ The first of MayCelebrate the leaving of winter.Welcome the coming of spring and summer.people dance to encourage lifeand growth and to drive away harmful spirits.children dance aroun

9、d the May Pole.May Day2021/8/11 星期三18DateChristmas Day falls on December 25.Purpose_Fooda) _b) _ActivitiesOn Christmas Eve, _ _On Christmas Day, 1) in the morning, _ 2) in the afternoon, _ 3) in the evening, _ _ 4) later in the evening, _c) On Boxing Day, _Celebrate the birth of ChristA big goose or

10、 turkey dinnerChristmas puddingmany people go to church. People (esp. children) leave a long stocking by the bed or hanging by the fireplace.people stay at home and open gifts.the family sits down to a big gooseor turkey dinner.people watch the Queen on TV.people visit friends or watch football.Christmas2021/8/11 星期三19Homework1.Find out more Western Festivals and holidays, and choose your favor