Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Traditional festivals - English for various festivals

English for various festivals

English for various festivals is as follows:

1, New Year's Day-New Year's Day: The annual New Year's Day is 65438+ 10/,which is the date when the Western New Year begins. This day is usually used to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. People will hold parties, fireworks displays, family reunions and other celebrations. The word "Chinese New Year" can also be used to refer to the whole holiday of the New Year, especially the period from 65438+February 3 1 to 65438+1 October1.

2. China New Year-China New Year: It is the most important traditional festival in China, also known as the Spring Festival. According to the lunar calendar, the New Year in China usually begins sometime between the end of October and the beginning of February. Celebrations usually last for a few days. During this period, people will carry out various traditional customs and celebrations, such as posting Spring Festival couplets, stick grilles, watching lanterns, performing dragon and lion dances, setting off firecrackers, paying New Year greetings and having a reunion dinner.

3. Valentine's Day-Valentine's Day: Every February 14, Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world. This is a special day to express love and feelings. People usually send gifts, bouquets, cards, etc. to their lovers, lovers or people who are particularly concerned. This day is also often used for dating, enjoying romantic dinners, or holding other special celebrations.

4. Women's Day-Women's Day: On March 8 every year, Women's Day is celebrated all over the world. This is a festival to commemorate women's rights and equality, aiming at praising and commending women's social, political, economic and cultural achievements.

5. Easter: Easter is an important festival for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on different dates every spring, usually on a Sunday in late March or early April.

6. Labor Day-Labor Day: Labor Day is an international festival to commemorate and celebrate the contribution and labor rights of the working class. The date of Labor Day varies from country to country, but it is usually on May 1 day or the first Monday in September every year.

7. Dragon Boat Festival-Dragon Boat Festival: The Dragon Boat Festival was established to commemorate the ancient China poet Qu Yuan, and it is also an important folk culture festival. People will hold various celebrations, among which the most distinctive ones are dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.

8. Mid-Autumn Festival-Mid-Autumn Festival: Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival related to family reunion, enjoying the moon and eating moon cakes. On this day, people will spend time with their families, enjoy the moon, taste traditional food and hold various celebrations.

9. National Day-National Day: National Day is a festival for a country to celebrate major national events such as independence, founding of the country or promulgation of the constitution. Different countries have different national day dates and celebration methods.

10, Halloween-Halloween: Halloween originated from ancient Celtic celebrations and was later combined with Christian holy days. Modern Halloween celebrations mainly include wearing various costumes, making up scary or humorous images, holding masquerade parties, digging pumpkin lanterns, collecting candy and so on.

1 1, Christmas-Christmas: Christmas is mainly a Christian festival to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. This day is regarded as an important religious festival by many Christian sects, and believers attend religious ceremonies to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ.

12, h hank giving- Thanksgiving Day: Thanksgiving Day originated from American tradition, aiming at thanking God for his kindness and the harvest season. On this day, people get together, have a sumptuous dinner with family and friends, and express gratitude for all kinds of blessings in life.

13, Mother's Day-Mother's Day: The date of Mother's Day is different in different countries, usually on the second Sunday of May every year. On this day, people will express their love and gratitude to their mothers and send them gifts, bouquets, greeting cards and so on.

14, Father's Day-Father's Day: The date of Father's Day is different in different countries, usually on the third Sunday of June every year. On this day, people will express their love and gratitude to their fathers and send them gifts, bouquets, greeting cards and so on.

The benefits of various festivals

1. Social interaction: Festivals are when people get together, and family, friends and community members get together to celebrate. This kind of social communication helps to strengthen the contact and intimacy between people and promote the development of interpersonal relationships.

2. Memories and enjoyment: Festivals provide an opportunity to review the past and share happiness with others. People can recall the past time with family and friends, create new beautiful memories and share happiness and joy.

3. Protect traditional culture: Many festivals are the embodiment of specific cultures and traditions. By celebrating these festivals, people inherit and protect their cultural heritage. This is very important for community identity and cultural life enrichment.

4. Relaxation and rest: Festivals are opportunities for people to relax and get away from daily stress. Many festivals will arrange holidays for people to rest and relax, so as to restore energy and improve work and life efficiency.