The Origin and Significance of Thanksgiving in China

Thanksgiving in China is mainly from the United States. Its significance mainly includes learning to be grateful, inheriting culture, improving interpersonal relationship and cultivating good quality.

I. Origin

There is no Thanksgiving Day in China, but it is quoted from the United States. Thanksgiving in the United States originated from 162 1. Puritans celebrated the harvest on the American continent and thanked God for his grace and the help of Indians. Later, the festival gradually spread to other countries, including China.

In China, the concept of Thanksgiving Day has been gradually accepted, especially after the reform and opening up. With the increase of foreign exchanges, Thanksgiving Day has gradually become popular in China. In recent years, it has been suggested that Thanksgiving Day with China characteristics should be set up to promote traditional culture and cultivate children's gratitude.

Second, the significance

1, Learn to be grateful: The significance of Thanksgiving is to let people learn to be grateful, cherish every bit of life and appreciate the help and care of others. In China, Thanksgiving Day can be used as a reminder to make people pay more attention to interpersonal relationships such as family, affection, friendship and teacher-student relationship, and learn to cherish and be grateful.

2. Inheriting culture: Setting up Thanksgiving Day with China characteristics can carry forward traditional culture and strengthen the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation. In the traditional culture of China, the virtues of filial piety, respect for teachers and fraternity are closely related to the spirit of gratitude. By setting up Thanksgiving Day, people can pay more attention to these traditional virtues and inherit excellent culture.

3. Enhance interpersonal relationships: Thanksgiving Day is a good time to express gratitude, and people can express their gratitude to relatives, friends, teachers and colleagues on this day. This will help to enhance interpersonal relationships, narrow the distance between them and promote social harmony.

4. Cultivate good qualities: Through Thanksgiving celebrations, people can cultivate good qualities, such as gratitude, respect, care and unity. These qualities are of great significance to personal growth and social progress.

Thanksgiving custom in China;

1. Family dinner: Family dinner is an important traditional activity in China. During Thanksgiving, some families will choose this time to hold family dinners to express their gratitude and love for their families.

2. Gift-giving: In China, gift-giving is a way to express gratitude and respect. During Thanksgiving, some people choose to give gifts to their family, friends or teachers to express their gratitude.

3. Watch fireworks: In some places, there will be fireworks displays during Thanksgiving. People will get together to watch fireworks to celebrate this special festival.

4. ancestor worship: ancestor worship is a common custom in China, usually held in Tomb-Sweeping Day or other festivals. During Thanksgiving, some families also offer sacrifices to their ancestors to show their gratitude and respect.