(
课件网) Unit 3 Celebrations Topic Talk Watch a video about the festival How do people celebrate the festivals Warming-up How many festivals / special occasions can you name Spring Festival Lantern Festival Warming-up Warming-up Warming-up How do you express the time of celebrations ★ fall on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month ★ begin at the start of the lunar year ★ start on the first day of the year ★ happen on the 25th of December ★ occur (take place) at the time when somebody graduates from secondary school / university What activities do people usually engage in at a festival or on a special occasion ★ going to a restaurant / grandparents’ house ★ having a family dinner / a party / a barbecue ★ eating mooncakes / jiaozi / desserts / turkey / cakes ★ watching fireworks / movies / games ★ giving cards /presents ★ offering congratulations / good wishes ★ chatting and enjoying the moon Warming-up 文化知识———中秋节小知识 The Mid-Autumn Festival Date: The Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival, traditionally takes place in late September or early October. Origin: It began in ancient times as both a harvest festival and a way to honour the moon. The story of Chang’e is often linked to the celebration of this festival. Meaning: The full moon is a symbol for family reunion, which is why that day is also known as the Festival of Reunion. Activities: Eating mooncakes Mooncake is the most traditional and important food of the festival. The deliciously filled cake is round in shape like the full moon, which is a symbol of prosperity and family reunion. Admiring the full moon Traditionally, on Mid-Autumn Day, Chinese family members and friends will get together to admire the bright mid-autumn moon. 文化知识———中秋节小知识 Similar festivals in Asia In Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for children in the country as they can enjoy all kinds of mooncakes, watch beautiful lanterns and a variety of toys. In Japan, it is known as Tsukimi, or the Moon Viewing Festival. In Korea, it is called Chuseok, or the Harvest Festival. 文化知识———中秋节小知识 文化知识———元宵节小知识 Chinese Lantern Festival Date: Taking place on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar year, the Lantern Festival is generally celebrated in February or March. Origin: During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), more than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wen ordered that the 15th day of the first lunar month be dedicated to the Lantern Festival. Activities: Appreciating the beauty of lanterns: It is a tradition that people hang lanterns everywhere. People will come out and appreciate the beautiful scene. Guessing lantern riddles: Riddles written on the lanterns can inspire wisdom and cater to the festival atmosphere, so many people like the activity very much. Eating yuanxiao: Yuanxiao is a dumpling ball made of sticky rice flour stuffed with different fillings. Yuanxiao is round in shape so it is ... ...
