(
课件网) UNIT8Let's celebrate!welcome to the unitFestivals are a window to different cultures. 1. What can you see in the picture 2. What festivals do you know （Traditional Chinese festivals and foreign festivals) free talk What do people do to celebrate festivals People... free talk have family reunion dinners decorate homes light fireworks and set off firecrackers exchange gifts wear traditional costumes or new clothes light lanterns sing and dance visit relatives and friends lead in What are we going to learn in this unit In this unit, we will... 1. read about New Year celebrations in different countries; 2. learn about other festivals around the world; 3. describe our favourite festivals; 4. understand the meaning of different festivals around the world. presentation Festivals around the world presentation When are these festivals It usually falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is celebrated on December 25th every year. It is on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It is held on January 25th to celebrate the birthday of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. It starts on the first day of the first lunar month. In Thailand, it is celebrated from April 13th - 15th. In other Southeast Asian countries, it is also around mid - April. extension Burns Night is an annual celebration held on January 25th in honor of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Born in 1759, he is considered the national poet of Scotland. His works, including a wide range of poems and songs, have had a significant impact on Scottish literature and culture. The main event of Burns Night is the Burns Supper. During the celebration, toasts are made to the “Immortal Memory of Robert Burns.” People also recite Burns’ poems such as “Auld Lang Syne,” “To a Mouse,” and “Tam o’ Shanter.” Traditional Scottish music and dancing, like the sound of bagpipes and country dances, are also an integral part of the evening. presentation What do people do on these festivals presentation Why do people celebrate these festivals People celebrate it to enjoy family reunions and give thanks for the harvest. It is a time when the moon is believed to be the fullest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness. It is a Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also a time for family gatherings, gift - giving, and spreading love and joy. It commemorates the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River to protest against corruption. People hold dragon boat races and eat zongzi (rice dumplings) to remember him. presentation Why do people celebrate these festivals It honors the life and works of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. People read his poems, eat traditional Scottish food like haggis, and celebrate Scottish culture. It is the most important traditional Chinese festival to mark the beginning of a new year. It is a time for family reunions, ancestor worship, and warding off evil spirits. Pe ... ...
