What are the western festivals? What time is it now?

Easter (Easter) is an important festival in the west, which falls on the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox every year. Christians believe that Easter symbolizes rebirth and hope, to commemorate the day when Jesus Christ was resurrected on the third day after he was crucified between 30 and 33 AD.

American food at Easter is also very distinctive, mainly mutton and ham. These eggs are beautiful and decorative. They represent people's good wishes and share the joy of changing seasons.

2. Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a traditional festival in the West, a festival created by the American people, and a festival for American reunion. At first, there was no fixed date for Thanksgiving Day, which was decided temporarily by American states.

It was not until 1863 after the independence of the United States that President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. 194 1 year, the US Congress officially designated the fourth Thursday in June 1 1 as "Thanksgiving Day". Thanksgiving holiday usually lasts from Thursday to Sunday.

3. Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day, is one of the traditional festivals in western countries and originated from Christianity.

This is a festival about love, romance, flowers, chocolates and greeting cards. On this day, men and women exchange gifts to show their love or friendship. Valentine's Day dinner date usually represents the key to the development of the relationship. It has become a favorite festival for young people in Europe and America, and it has also become popular in other countries.

4. Halloween

Halloween, also known as Halloween, is a traditional festival in the west, which is held in 10 every year. 65438+1October 3 1 on Halloween is the most lively moment of this festival. In China, Halloween is often misunderstood as Halloween.

5. Christmas

Christmas, also known as Christmas, is translated as "Christian Mass", which originated from Saturnalia in ancient Rome to welcome the New Year and has nothing to do with Christianity. After Christianity prevailed in the Roman Empire, the Vatican drifted into the Christian system to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

But Christmas is not Jesus' birthday, because the Bible does not record the specific date of Jesus' birth, nor does it mention the existence of such a festival, which is the result of Christianity absorbing ancient Roman mythology.

Baidu encyclopedia-Easter

Baidu encyclopedia-Thanksgiving Day

Baidu Encyclopedia-Valentine's Day

Baidu encyclopedia-Halloween

Baidu encyclopedia-Christmas