Holidays英文版.ppt

January 1 U.S new year (1月1日美国新年) February 2 Candlemas day (2月2日圣烛节) It is the anniversary of Notre dame Mary(圣母玛利亚) took 40 days postpartum Jerusalem(耶稣) to pray. It is a typical religious festival. Abraham Lincoln(亚伯拉罕·林肯1809-1865) The 16th U.S. President. He led the American Civil War(美国南北战争),and issued the “Declaration of the liberation of black slaves”《解放黑人奴隶宣言》 February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday (2月12日林肯纪念日) Men and women usually send each other flowers, chocolates to express love. February 14 Valentine’s day (2月14日圣瓦伦丁节-传统情人节) February 18 President festival (Washington’s Birthday 2月18日 ) on February 18 each year to commemorate the first president of United States – Washington It is the most characteristic traditional western holiday, people joke with each other in many ways. April 1 April fool’s day / All Fool’s Day (4月1日愚人节) Easter Sunday(4月-复活节) commemorate Jesus Mother’s Day (母亲节-五月的第二个星期日) Memorial Day (阵亡将士纪念日-五月的最后一个星期一) To express grief and respect for soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. poppies flower (罂粟花) Father’s Day (父亲节-六月的第三个星期日) July 4 Independence Day (7月4日-美国独立日) Veteran’s Day (退伍军人节-十月的第四个星期一) aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in San Diego November 1 Halloween (11月1日-万圣节) pumpkin(南瓜) Thanksgiving Day (感恩节-十一月的最后一个星期四) December 24 Christmas Eve / Silent Night (12月24日-平安夜)