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1、New Century EnglishUnit FourHolidays and FestivalsDragon Boat FestivalMid-Autumn FestivalSpring FestivalNational DayChristmas1New Years 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 go
2、t 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 (中世紀(jì)) eggs were given at Eas
3、ter 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 holiday
4、31 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 Pol
5、e in the middle of a village.Choose your taskMake up a story after watching the short period of movie.Main topic : what will happen later on?Before ChristmasOn Christmas EveOn the morning of Christmas DayOn the afternoon of Christmas DayOn the evening of Christmas DayElizabethLater in the eveningCli
6、ck here for more Christmas songsScan the text_Christians celebrate the holidays to remember _and his rising from the grave. a)_b) Hot cross bunsa)On Good Friday,_b)On Easter Monday, _ _PurposeDateFoodActivitiesVaries each year,but usually falls in March or Aprilthe death of ChristChocolate Easter eg
7、gshot cross buns are sold.people enjoy a trip to the seaside or watch a sports game.EasterDate_Purposea)_b) _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
8、to drive away harmful spirits.children dance around the May Pole.May DayDateChristmas Day falls on December 25.Purpose_Fooda) _b) _Activitiesa)On Christmas Eve, _ _b)On Christmas Day, 1) in the morning, _ 2) in the afternoon, _ 3) in the evening, _ _ 4) later in the evening, _c) On Boxing Day, _Cele
9、brate 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 )