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世界各地的节日
庆祝
在世界各地,人们庆祝各种各样的节日。
每个节日都有它特定的意义和不同的庆祝方式
在节日时,亲朋好友相聚在一起。
食物,游戏,礼物,祈祷,唱歌和讲故事都可能是庆祝活动的一部分。
中国新年
中国新年庆祝春天的到来,所以它又叫春节。
这个节日的很多传统都是要给新的一年带来好运。
人们用预示好运的传统祝福布置房子。
他们会把房子都打扫得干干净净。
红色和橘红色是中国新年的代表色。
人们穿上红色的衣服来驱走坏运气。
年轻人会收到红包。
人们认为一些特别的食物,如金桔,能带来好运气。
印度色彩节
色彩节是一个印度教节日。
它庆祝冬天的结束和春天的到来。
色彩节是一个喜庆和狂欢的节日。
人们在这个节日里点起篝火。
他们认为篝火的灰烬能带来好运。
色彩是这个节日的重要部分。
人们用鲜艳的色彩装饰自己的房子。
每个人都穿着彩色的服装。
朋友们在彼此之间抛洒涂抹彩色粉末和颜料。
斋月和开斋节
斋月对穆斯林来说是一个特别的月份。
他们用冥思和祈祷来表达对自己宗教信仰的尊敬。
在斋月里,日出之后人们不吃东西也不喝水。
当太阳下山后,亲朋好友一起聚餐。
斋月的结束就是开斋节。
开斋节能进行一天,两天,或三天。
很多人聚集在一起,做一个特别祈祷。
每家都会有丰盛聚餐,并彼此赠送礼物。
他们还送钱给需要的人。
亡灵节
在亡灵节这天,人们纪念离世的亲人。
这是墨西哥的一个秋天的节日,它持续三天。
人们打扫亲人的墓地。
有些人家在墓地野餐。
在亡灵节这天,人们为离世的亲人带去礼物。
家人们聚集在一起,回忆这些离世的人的有趣往事。
他们也举办丰富多彩的游行。
感恩节
感恩节是一个收获庆祝
这个传统是最早从英格兰到北美洲的人们发起的。
家人们聚集在一起,感谢他们在生活中的收获。
常常有家人从遥远的地方回来过感恩节。
他们在一起分享一个特别的聚餐。
火鸡,加馅家禽,小红莓,和南瓜派是感恩节食品。
在餐后,人们通常会说他们对什么表示感谢。
光明节
光明节是一个八天长的犹太节日。
这个节日纪念很久以前,一个羊羔的油燃烧了八天。
在光明节期间的每一天,人们都点燃一支蜡烛。
光明节庆祝包括唱歌和游戏。
孩子们玩一个四面陀螺。
他们在这个节日的每个夜晚都会收到一个小礼物。
人们用光明节的蓝色和白色装饰自己的房子。
圣诞节
信仰基督的人每年12月25日庆祝圣诞节。
这个节日庆祝上帝的儿子基督的诞生。
人们用灯和各种装饰物点缀枞树。
他们还装饰自己的房子和庭院。
红色和绿色是传统的圣诞颜色。
礼物摆在枞树下。
人们在圣诞节早晨打开礼物。
这一天晚些时候会有一个圣诞晚餐。
音乐对这个节日很重要。
孩子们在临近街区里走家串户地唱圣诞歌曲。
宽扎节
宽扎节纪念非洲裔美国人的传统。他们的祖先很久以前从非洲来到美国。
这个在12月底的收获节日持续7天。
在宽扎节的每一天,人们点起一个蜡烛。
他们用红色,黑色和绿色来装饰自己的房子。
人们用故事,歌曲,礼物,和特别的食物来庆祝宽扎节。
送礼物是鼓励孩子们成为家庭和社区的积极成员。
这些礼物帮助孩子们保持延续非洲传统。
冬至
冬至是冬季的第一天。
这是一年当中最短的白天。
土著美国人和世界上许多其他地方的人都庆祝冬至。
冬至是纪念经过一段时期的长夜,阳光的回归。
许多节日
这些只是世界上许许多多节日中的几个。
节日是家人和朋友欢庆的时候。
他们这时还记得对自己的生活和传统表示感恩。
什么是你最喜欢的节日?
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Holidays Around the World
CELEBRATE!
All around the world, people celebrate holidays.
Each holiday has a special meaning and special ways to celebrate.
Friends and families get together on holidays.
Food, games, gifts, prayer, singing, and telling stories may all be part of the celebrations.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
The Chinese New Year celebrates springtime.
Many of this holiday's traditions are meant to bring good luck in the new year.
People put good-luck sayings in their homes.
They make sure their homes are very clean.
Red and orange are the colors of the Chinese New Year.
People wear these colors to keep bad luck away.
Young people receive money wrapped in red paper.
Special foods such as oranges are also thought to bring good luck.
HOLI
Holi is a Hindu holiday.
It celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Holi is a time to laugh and play.
People build bonfires during this holiday.
The ashes from the bonfires are thought to bring good luck.
Color is a big part of the Holi celebration.
People decorate their homes with bright colors.
Everyone wears colorful clothing.
Friends toss colored powder and colored water on each other.
RAMADAN AND EID AL-FITR
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims.
They honor their faith with thoughts and prayer.
People do not eat or drink while the sun is up during Ramadan.
After the sun sets, friends and family have a meal together.
The holiday of Eid al-Fitr happens to be at the end of Ramadan.
This holiday may last for one, two, or three days.
People gather in a large group and offer a special prayer.
Families have a feast and give gifts.
They also give money to people in need.
DAY OF THE DEAD
On Day of the Dead, people remember loved ones who have died.
This fall celebration comes from Mexico and lasts for three days.
People clean up the graves of loved ones.
Some families have picnics at the graves.
During Day of the Dead, people leave gifts for loved ones who have died.
Families gather to tell happy stories about those people.
They also celebr [...]
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