初中七年級(初一)英語課件-festivals

1、初中七年級(初一)英語課件-festivals初中七年級(初一)英語課件-festivalsSpring festivalSpring festival Lantern festival 初中七年級(初一)英語課件-festivalsValentineFebruary 14thValentine Halloween is celebrated on October 31st in the United States. This is a day when the church celebrates and remembers the lives of the saints. Halloween

2、 is celebrated on Oc Obon (Bon Odori) Japan (floating paper lanterns) Obon (Bon Odori) Japan (floatDay of the Dead Mexico November 1st(Lighting candles for prayer to the dead)Day of the Dead Mexico NovembeMardi GrasMardi GrasMardi Gras is celebrated on a Tuesday and is always 47 days before Easter S

3、unday. Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, the last day of hearty eating before the penitential season of Lent. The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. These colors where chosen in 1872 by the King of Carnival, Rex. Mardi Gras is celebrated on a RamadanRamadanRamadan is the ninth m

4、onth in the Muslim calendar and, according to Islamic belief, the month during which Allah (God) delivered the Koran to the prophet Mohammed. During Ramadan, Muslims (followers of Islam) do not eat or drink during the day. This is called fasting.Ramadan is the ninth month in EasterEasterEaster is ob

5、served on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. It is a religious holiday that commemorates(紀(jì)念) the resurrection（復(fù)蘇） of Jesus Christ three days after his death by crucifixion（） some 2,000 years ago. For Christians, Easter is a day of religious services and the gathering of family Easter is observe

6、d on a SundayRamadan A. celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month2. Lantern Festival B. chocolate, bunnies, coloured eggs for its symbols3.Mardi Gras C. Muslims fast during the daylight days4. Easter D. catching “beads, the doubloons and cups” thrown by paradesRamadan A. celebrate

7、5.Dragon-Boat Day E. honoring love and lovers 6.Halloween F. on the 9th lunar 9th month as Senior citizens Day 7. Valentines Day G. the time of ghosts, spirits, Gravestones 8.Double Ninth Day H. eating Zongzi to honor Qu Yuan 5.Dragon-Boat Day E. honorin 9.Thanksgiving Day I. A day to mourn the dead

8、 10.Qing Ming Festival J. Offering thanks, family gatherings and meals 9.Thanksgiving Day I. A KwanzaaKwanzaaThanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day Mother Day on second Sunday of May Fathers DayOn the third Sunday of June 初中七年級(初一)英語課件-festivalsOnamOnamChu SukChu Suk1.In northern China, especially in the

9、countryside, people celebrate the New Year by dressing up in ancient costumes and going on parades.2.The celebration of Earth Day can be a reminder that we need to care about the world around us and respect life and nature.3.Be careful on April 1 st, because your friends may play a trick on you. If

10、you are taken in, youll be called “April Fool!”1.In northern China, especiall4.Whats the purpose of celebrating the “World Environment Day”? 5. On “Peace Day”, no fighting or conflicts are allowed.6. Many people still believe that when a person dies he starts a new cycle of life.4.Whats the purpose of celebr March 8 th International Womens DayMarch 15 thWorld Consumer Right DayMay 1 stInternational Labour DayTree Pl