Western Traditional Festivals

1、Western Traditional Festivals,t,About one third American people are Christian,many important festivals are based on the religion ,such as Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Easter. The influence of the religion on American culture is deep,premise,Western Festivals,New Years Day,a festival about love, roma

2、nce ,flowers, chocolate and greeting cards.,Valentines Day,Gifts,between late March and late April To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus a symbol of rebirth and hope,Easter,Customs,Food Gift,Easter Eggs,Easter Eggs,Mutton and ham,it originated in France play silly but harm- less jokes Just for fun.

3、,April Fools Day,Fun making,MM,Mothers Day,BY:Anna Jarvis,Gift,carnation,card,The first Fathers Day was born in the United States in 1910,Fathers Day,Customs,The red or white rose,Labor Day,Ancient Celtic Peoples(凯尔特 民族) a religious holiday Celebrate autumn harvest,Hallowmas,Customs,Activity: carniv

4、al cruise(节日巡游) Play ghosts(扮演鬼怪) Food:candy pumpkin(南瓜) apples,Big party Thank God and the Indians help The United States and Canada unique festival,Thanksgiving Day,Customs,Food:turkey pumpkin pie Game:cranberry competition(蔓越桔竞赛) Corn game(玉米游戏) Pumpkin race(南瓜赛跑) Activity:go out for shopping wal

5、k with children,Celebrating the birth of Jesus The most important festival,Christmas Day,Customs,Gift:Christmas trees, socks, Christmas card and some presents Food:polenta(玉米粥) turkey,Other Festivals,March 17,Abraham Lincolns Birthday （林肯诞辰）,George Washtons Day (华盛顿诞辰),February 12th,St.Patricks Day （圣帕特里克节）,February 12,The last Monday in May,Memorial Day (阵亡烈士纪念日),Independence Day,July 4,June 14,Flag Day (