课件19张PPT。New Century EnglishUnit Four
Holidays and FestivalsDragon Boat FestivalMid-Autumn FestivalSpring FestivalNational DayChristmas1New Year’s DayEasterMay Day On Easter we celebrate the historical fact that nearly 2,000 years ago a man ( Jesus Christ ) 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 The exchange of Easter eggs in the springtime is a custom. The eggs were exchanged by lovers,
much the same as valentines. In medieval time (中世纪) eggs were
given at Easter to the servants. Eggs were given to children along with
other Easter gifts.
Easter rabbits (Easter bunnies)
a symbol of fertility (birth)
Easter cardsEaster basketsEaster giftsEaster Sunday Good Friday
(the Friday before Easter,when Christ died)Easter Monday
(the day after Easter)
a Bank holiday31 March 2002Easter Story in EnglishEaster Story in ChinesePlease click for more informationIt is a festival of
coming of summer.
Beltane was the time of milk and honey, so ______and _______were both symbols for this celebration.
May Day
(Beltane)the cowthe beeThe first of MayCut down a tree and put up a May Pole
in the middle of a village.Happy May DayChoose your taskMake up a story after watching the short period of movie.Main topic : what will happen later on?Before ChristmasOn the morning of
Christmas DayOn the afternoon of
Christmas DayOn the evening of
Christmas DayClick here for more Christmas songsScan the textPurposeDateFoodActivitiesVaries each year,but usually falls in March
or Aprilthe death of ChristChocolate Easter eggshot cross buns are sold.people enjoy a trip to the seaside or watch a sports game.EasterThe 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 around the May Pole.May DayCelebrate the birth of ChristA big goose or 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.ChristmasHomework1.Find out more Western Festivals and holidays,
and choose your favorite one to complete
the clippings or ppt. works.2. Compare the Western Festivals with
Chinese Traditional Festivals.
( Spring Festival --- Christmas )