英语作文：节礼日 Boxing Day

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西方节日文化-节礼日

位殉教者。英联邦国家，包括英国、爱尔兰、澳大利亚、及加拿大，都把这天定为节日并举行纪念庆典。
活动/传统 Activities/ Traditions
1. • 盛大的节礼日狩猎活动 Boxing Day Hunts 传统的节礼日是猎狐的一天。骑马者穿着红色和白色骑齿轮,伴随着大量的名为foxhounds猎狗,在田野里追逐狐狸。最终猎人希望狐狸被追累了,狗能够抓住它并杀了它。许多动物保护运动人士反对猎狐，说它是残忍的用这种方式杀死一只狐狸,虽然许多参与者认为这是英国农村历史的一个至关重要的部分,至关重要的是保护。 2004年11月,国会议员投票禁止带狗狩猎在英格兰和威尔士。从2005年2月18日带狗狩猎成为刑事犯罪。
活动/传统 Activities/ Traditions
5. To pack up boxes 节礼日当天，人们会把圣诞装饰装箱，留待来年布置之用
经济、社会价值Business and social Value
1. 2. 3. 4. Sales promotion 商业促销 Family reunion 家人团聚 Sports 体育健身 (体育赛事) Environment protection 环保（包装盒子再利用）
Boxing Day （节礼日）又名also St. Stephen's Day
When on the 26th of December
What to do
open gift boxes（打开圣诞节的礼盒） Boxing Day Hunts (狩猎活动 ) sports, shopping , …
活动策划:环保行动
1、礼物包装盒子再利用儿童手工材料垃圾盒再次礼盒储物收纳盒装饰
Listening to songs

Holidays--英语学习

December each year, except in South Australia. In South Australia, the first otherwise working day after Christmas is a public holiday called Proclamation Day. 打开圣诞所赠礼盒的日子，在南澳大利亚，成为“宣告节”。
通常放一周。
A: What will you do for this Easter? 这个复活节你准备怎样过？

B: I'll stay at home and have a complete rest.
呆在家里好好休息一下。
What do you plan to do...? 你打算干什么？
A: What do you plan to do at the Mid-autumn night? 中秋夜你打算干什么？ B: I'll go to Chinatown and there'll be a party to celebrate the traditional Chinese Festival. 去唐人街,那儿有个晚会庆祝中国这个传统的节日. A: Can I go with you?
7. 国庆节：National Day-Aug 1st to Aug 3rd, 3 days off
美国公休节假日- Public holidays in the United States
1. 元旦: New Year‘s Day（January 1st）一般在美国都会在圣诞节以前1周开始,
德国公休节假日- Public holidays in Germany

英语中各种节日的表达

英语中各种节日的表达在英语文化中，节日是人们庆祝和纪念特定事件或场合的重要方式。

各种节日在英语中都有相应的表达方式，下面将为大家介绍几个常见节日的英语表达。

一、新年节1. New Year's Day：元旦New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st every year. People often make resolutions for the New Year.2. Chinese New Year：春节Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival in China. Itis also known as Spring Festival. People celebrate it with fireworks, family gatherings, and delicious food.3. Lunar New Year：农历新年Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Korea, and Vietnam. It falls on the first new moon of the lunar calendar andis marked with various customs and traditions.二、情人节1. Valentine's Day：情人节Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th. It is a day to expresslove and affection to romantic partners. People often exchange cards, flowers, and chocolates on this day.三、万圣节1. Halloween：万圣节Halloween is celebrated on October 31st. It originated from ancient Celtic festivals and is now widely celebrated in many countries. People often dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins into Jack-o'-lanterns, and go trick-or-treating.四、感恩节1. Thanksgiving：感恩节Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. It is a time for people to give thanks and express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. Families often gather for a festive meal, with turkey being the iconic dish.五、圣诞节1. Christmas：圣诞节Christmas is celebrated on December 25th to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a major Christian festival and is also widely celebrated by people of other faiths. Traditions include decorating Christmas trees, exchanging gifts, and singing carols.2. Boxing Day：节礼日Boxing Day is observed on December 26th in many countries, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. It is a day for people to give gifts to others, especially to those in need.六、复活节1. Easter：复活节Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox. People often attend church services, decorate eggs, and participate in Easter egg hunts.以上是英语中几个常见节日的表达方式。

英国节日介绍

The Traditional Festival of England
The Beltane Festival
Boxing Day
Banking Holiday
Easter Day
复活节
Easter is the Christian commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus as a religious holiday. Over the past year the spring equinox, the first full moon of the first Sunday after Easter. 复活节是基督教纪念耶稣复活的一个宗教节日。每年春分过去，第一次月圆后的第一个星期日就是复 Day is on December 26th, the day after Christmas. Despite its name, Boxing Day has nothing to do with pugilistic competition. While the exact origins of the holiday are obscure, it is likely that Boxing Day began in England during the Middle Ages. 圣诞节之后的第一天，即12 月26号，是节礼日尽管名称如此，节礼日却与拳击比赛毫不相干。虽然节礼日的确切来源我们不得而知，但它很可能发祥于中世纪的英国。
五朔节
Beltane Fire Festival is an annual participatory arts event and ritual drama, held on April 30 on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. It is inspired by the ancient Gaelic festival of Beltane which was historically held on an evening after May 1st and marked the beginning of summer.

Boxing____Day

Traditionally a time for visiting family and friends and indulging in more feasing, Boxing day is a popular day for football matches and other sports fixtures. The day is a public holiday, so shops and banks are closed. More recently, some shops have broken with tradition and now open on Boxing Day to encourange shoppers who can ’t wait to spend their Christmas money.
节日起源
• 说法五 • 从17世纪早期起，西方的学徒和送货员们就会在圣诞节带上一个盒子去见他们的师傅或老顾客，希望他们在盒子里放一些小费当做圣诞礼物。当他们募捐到足够多时就会把盒子砸开，然后共享。后来，因为圣诞节当天人们都很忙，就推了一天，因为小费本身叫做“Christmas box”
节日现状
• 在爱尔兰，12月26日称为「圣士提反日」或「鷦鷯日」。在曼岛，一些人仍会捕猎鷦鷯，他们会在树篱击打鷦鷯。鷦鷯传统上会被杀死，它们的羽毛会赠送给当地的家庭，象徵好运。在爱尔兰，小孩以往会杀死鷦鷯，然後向每家每户讨钱，而讨回来的钱会用於鷦鷯的丧葬。
鹪鹩（jiāoliáo）：一种善于筑巢的小鸟
• 节礼日现在被普遍认为是购物日，因为这天，一般商家都会推出减价活动，已经违背了节礼日最初意义。
庆祝活动
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用英语介绍外国节日

竭诚为您提供优质文档/双击可除用英语介绍外国节日篇一：英语介绍外国节日英国的节日:元旦新年newYearsday--1月1日情人节Valentine’sDay--2月14日圣戴维日stDavid’sDay--3月1日圣帕特里克日stpatrick’sDay--3月17日圣星期六holysaturday--是easter的前一天复活节easterday--在3月21日到4月25日之间。

复活节次日eastermonday--是easter的第二天。

耶稣受难日goodFriday--复活节前的星期五,教堂举行仪式纪念耶稣受难。

在英国这一天是公假,人们吃传统的热十字糕(hotcrossbuns)。

耶稣升天节AscensionDay--是easter第40天之后的星期四,也称为holyThursday。

圣灵降临日pentecost--是easter后的第7个星期天,也称为whitesunday。

圣母玛丽亚日LadysDay--每年3月25日，又称AnnunciationDay（天时报细节）。

愚人节AprilFool’sDay，AllFools’Day--4月1日女王诞辰日Queensbirthday--每年4月21日，该节是庆祝女王诞辰。

莎士比亚纪念日shakespearesDay--每年4月23日，该节是庆祝莎士比亚的生日。

也称圣乔治日stgeorge’sDay。

五月节mayDay--每年5月1日，该节是迎接春天的祭奠。

五朔节beltane--5月1日英联邦纪念日commonwealthDay--每年5月1日，该节日出自于庆祝维多利亚女王的生日。

女王法定诞辰日Queensofficialbirthday--英国在6月10日或前一个星期六放假，以取代4月21日女王的生日。

薄煎饼日pancakeDay--基督教会在基督受难日前40天的“封斋期”开始前的最后一天。

“母亲节”mothersday--5月第二个星期日银行节--Thebankissaved--5月的第一个星期一及最后一个星期一，8月的最后一个星期阅兵日--Reviewtroopseveryday--6月份的第二个星期六仲夏夜midsummer’sDay--6月23日万圣节前夕hallowe’en--10月31日万圣节hallowmas，allsaintsday--11月1日盖伊?福克斯日guyFawkes’Day--11月5日圣诞节前夜christmaseve--12月24日圣诞节christmasday--12月25日节礼日--boxingDay--12月26日“神圣星期四”maundyThursday--每年耶稣受难日前的最后一个星期四，就是所谓的“最后晚餐”的一天。

西方节日英文版

Valentine's Day(情人节)(February 14)The story about Valentine's Day. There is a touching story about Valentine's Day from Europe. However, it is in honor of the great brother Valentine. Long long ago, the tyrant （暴君）Claudius was in charge of Roman. His tyranny made all the people angry. Not only lost people their home, but also wars were broken everywhere. What worse, all the men must join in the army so that increase power. When the news was spread, every couple was forced to separate. Even if lovers must damage the marriage contract. This was more than people could bear. However, tyranny could not stop loving and love moved Valentine. In order to finished lovers’ dream, he helped them to hold weddings. Unluckily, Claudius heard it and he decided to sentence Valentine to dead on Feb.14th. Whatever the source of story, one thing is certain: love and Valentine, it seems, have become a golden memory.Easter（复活节）(The first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox(春分))Easter is important for several reasons. Primarily(主要) it is a time for families to get together much like Christmas or Thanksgiving. They usually have a large meal and serve traditional（传统的） dishes such as baked ham(火腿). In addition, there is a commercial aspect(商业特征) of Easter. It is a time when manufacturers(制造商) of candy and chocolate can sell their products. They make chocolates in the shape of eggs and rabbits since those things are associated with（与……联系） spring and Easter. Finally, Easter is a religious holiday. Many Americans go to church on that day if they are Christians to celebrate the resurrection(耶酥复活) of Christ. Symbols(象征) which we see at Easter are chicks（鸡肉）, flowers, eggs, baskets for children to dye （给…上色）Easter eggs and then to hide them. Other children look for the eggs and collect them in baskets. People often get new clothes for spring for around Easter time.Doll's Day 女儿节(初)The third of March is an exciting day for little Japanese girls. They know it as Doll's Day. On that day, any household which has a daughteraged between three and seven decorates the house with traditional dolls. They represent the royal family and members of the court. They are extremely delicate and finely dressed. The dolls may have been in the family for several generations, or they may have been newly presented to the daughter of the house, usually by the grandparents. The little girls do not merely look at the dolls displayed in the house. They themselves are dressed in elaborate kimonos, again of traditional design. Then their parents accompany them to the sacred shrines. After they come back home, special rice cakes are eaten. Doll's Day in Japan is for the girls, but the boys have their own turn later. Their festival occurs on May 5th, and this time the house are decorated with armour, emphasizing a traditional male roleApril Fool's Day 愚人节 (初)April Fool's Day is the first day of April. The sport of the holiday is to play silly but harmless jokes on family members, co-workers, and friends. A victim of one of these pranks is called an April fool. If one succeeds in tricking someone, one laughs and says, `April Fool`, and then the person who has been tricked usually laughs, too. This holiday originated in France. When the French first adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1564, some people continued to use the old calendar to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1.These people were called April Fools. The custom of playing tricks on this day became popular in France and then spread to many other countries. April Fool's jokes are as ingenious, humorous, or cruel as the people who perform them. Here are some typical pranks: __Telling somebody to call the zoo and ask to speak to Mr Fox. __Putting salt in the sugar bowl. __Setting the clock back an hour. __Saying to friends, 'Oh my! You have four holes in your coat-buttonholes! __Trying a string to a wallet and leaving the wallet in the middle of the sidewalk. When someone stops to pick it up, the pranker yanks it out of reach. In the United States today, April Fool's jokes are mostly played by children, who enjoy the holiday immensely.Notes: April Fool:在愚人节受骗的人. prank：玩笑；恶作剧. Trick:计谋;欺诈. Originate:开始;源自. cruel:残忍的. ingenious:坦率的. Popular:受欢迎的. Immensely:极大的;无限的. Humorous:幽默的Halloween(万圣日)(October 31)This is a holiday widely celebrated with different name in many countries .Although it originated(发源) as a religious holiday, it has lost its religious connections in the United States. It is now celebrated largely as a children's day, and many American children look forward to it for days and weeks beforehand. The orange pumpkin is harvested(收获) at this time of year and is hollowed(挖空) out, a funny face cut into it, and a candle placed inside as a decoration(装饰) in the window. City folks, nowadays, sometimes use paper pumpkins for decorations. Some years ago, the holiday was celebrated by dressing up in strange and frightening costumes(戏服) and playing tricks(戏弄) on one's neighbors and friends, such as ringing door bells, throwing bits of corn(谷物) on the window panes(窗格玻璃), and in other ways making minor disturbances(小骚扰).Note: originated(发源)harvested(收获)hollowed(挖空)decoration(装饰)costumes(戏服)tricks(戏弄)corn(谷物)panes(窗格玻璃)disturbances(小骚扰)Boxing Day 节礼日(初)In the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas Day has a special name. We call it Boxing Day.This makes it sound like a day on which everyone has a fight, but the name has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. It derives from the custom in former times of presenting servants and tradesmen with a Christmas box or gift. Here in Britain we still talk about giving the milkman or newspaper-delivery boy a Christmas box, when we mean a sum of money or present. The expression dates from the time when the money would have been put into an actual box.Boxing Day in modern times is a quiet day. Most people are recovering from the large meals they ate the day before. The children have new toys to keep them happy, and the adults are content to watch them play.Perhaps it would be a good idea of Boxing Day actually was made to honor that sport. Then, on other days, we could celebrate Football Day, Cricket Day, Hockey Day, and so on. There are probably enough different sports to allow each day of the year to have one to itself.Christmas Day 圣诞节(中)Christmas is a joyful religious (宗教的) holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story comes from the Bible (圣经). An angel appeared to shepherds (牧羊人) and told them that a Savior (救世主) had been born to Mary and Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem. Three Wise Man from the East (the Magic) followed a wondrous star which led them to the baby Jesus to whom they paid homage (表示敬意) and presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. To people all over the world, Christmas is a season of giving and receiving presents. In Scandinavian and other European countries, Father Christmas, or Saint Nicholas, comes into houses in the night and leaves gifts for the children. Saint Nicholas is represented as a kindly man with a red cloak and long white beard. He visited houses and left gifts, bringing people happiness in the coldest months if the year. Anther character (人物) , the Norse God Odin, rode on a magical flying horse across the sky in the winter to reward people with gifts. These different legends (传说)passed the ages to make the present-day Santa Claus. Immigrant settlers brought Father Christmas to the United States. Father Christmas's name was gradually changed to Santa Claus, from the Dutch name for Father Christmas, which is Sinter Claus Although he has origins (渊源) in Norse and pre-Christian mythology (神话) , Santa Claus took shape in the United States. American gave Santa Claus a white beard, dressed him in a red suit and made him a cheery old gentleman with red cheeks and twinkle in his eye. Several American towns maintain the spirit of Santa Claus. The New England State of Connecticut has a Christmas village where "Santa" and his elves give out gifts. In New York, a small town called the North Pole was designed for Santa Claus. There is a post office, a church and a blacksmith shop, to repair the shoes of the reindeer. Santa Claus exists only in our imagination. But he, Saint Nicholas, and Father Christmas are spirits of giving, Christmas has been associated with gift giving since the Wise Men brought gifts to welcome the newborn Jesus ChristChristmas Tree 圣诞节(中)One thing that most homes in America have at Christmas time is a Christmas tree, even in Hawaii where trees must be brought in by ship. But why a tree at Christmas? Trees have always been given a special place in the myths(神话), legends（传说）, traditions, and religious beliefs （宗教信仰）. Germany---The Christmas tree really started in Germany. Some historians think that the Christmas tree was a kind of Christian(基督教的 ) hope for spring to come soon. Why? Well, first of all, Christmas Day comes right after the longest winter night, and people in the far north would soon expect the days to come longer. And, of course, Christ's birth was associated with （与......相联系）the bringing in new life. Second,an evergreen tree (one that stayed green all winter long) was eventually also connected by Christians with the idea of everlasting (永恒的)life, which Jesus Christ said he was bringing from God to Mankind. Paradise (天堂)tree--- In addition, Christians had for centuries honored Adam and Eve on December 24th by bringing into their house an evergreen tree the called the paradise tree. (Paradise was one name used in the Bible for the Garden of Eden(伊甸园), the home of the first human Adam and Eve.) And they decorated their Paradise Tree with red apples. (By Harvey M. Taylor, Ph.D. Special Days Special Ways, Peking University Press )NEW YEAR’S DAYS 新年(中)"Happy New year!""The same to you, and many more." The familiar greeting heard throughout the United States on January First has a counterpart in every land. The words may be different and the dates may vary, but New Year greetings everywhere express the hope for renewed life and happiness.Whether the New Year's Eve party is in a luxurious hotel ballroom or in modest home, it will be gay, noisy and glittery. The music will be loud and carefree, and there will be bright colors , festive foods, and high good spirits to make this last night of the year one of fun and frivolity. At celebrations in restaurants, clubs and shipboard salons, guests are given silly paper hats and noisemakers (n. 狂欢时时用以发出噪音的器物) and as the evening goes on no one remains a stranger. At midnight everyone joins hands and signs, "We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for Auld Lang Syne."Preparation for the party includes planning what one will wear. If it is a formal affair, men will wear tuxedos and the ladies will put on their most elegant gowns. And even small parties mean "dressing up." But if it is a masked ball（n.假面舞会）, "dressing up" takes another form. The guests vie (vi.竞争) for the most original, exotic, dignity and appealing costume. Hidden behind a mask or domino. Dignity and care are cast aside, and not until unmasking at midnight must the party-goers discard the illusion of their changed personalities.Not everyone goes to a party, but almost everyone makes an occasion of New Year's Eve. A favorite place to see the old year out is New York City 's Times Square. Thousands of New Yorkers and tourists crowd this famous spot (at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue) and crane their necks to watch for "Happy New Year" to flash across the electronically controlled sign tract that circles the Allied ChemicalTower. When the moment arrives bedlam（n.喧闹声） breaks forth. Bells ring, whistles blow, people cheer with unrestrained exuberance(n.充溢).This chaotic scene is repeated in public squares throughout the country, but not at the same moment. Because of the four time zones in the United States the New Year comes to the central States one hour later, to the Mountain States two hours later, and finally to the Western States three hours after the Eastern States have noisily said good bye to another year. So by following the radio and television broadcasts everyone can enjoy the festivities in other parts of the country as well as their own.Then with the arrival of the new year, thoughts turn to the future-a future viewed optimistically and hopefully. Greeting cards and spoken messages convey wishes for health, wealth and long life. A new year allows a fresh start and New Year's resolutions abound.Grown-ups and children alike enthusiastically vow（v.发誓） to get rid of their bad habits and resolve to lead better lives. Children are apt(a.易于的) to write down their resolutions with solemn ceremony:"I resolve to stop teasing my sister.""I resolve to save part of my allowance""I resolve to hang up my clothes before I go to bed."To show their seriousness they sign their names and deliver the paper to a parent for safe-keeping. Adults make equally ambitious resolutions:"I resolve to stop smoking.""I resolve to lose weight.""I resolve to learn a new language."Despite the sincerity of the resolutions, no one seems surprised that the determination to "turn over a new leaf" disappears before the new year is well started.Although New Year's traditions in the United States stem from as many cultures as do the people themselves, they have gradually assumed a typical American flavor. The giving of gifts, for instance, an important part of Roman and Old English tradition, has all but disappeared. Instead, New Year's cards are exchanged among friends and relatives, and commercial firms combine greeting with advertisement of their products bydistributing calendars and small trinkets. There are, of course, notable survivals still followed in their original form. Two of the most cherished came from Scotland: toasting from the wassail bowl and the ever-popular song, "Auld Lang Syne."The custom of visiting friends, relatives and neighbors on New Year's Day is one of the Old World traditions that have taken on a new form in the United States. It is called the Open House.An open house is just what the name implies: the front door is left open, inside there is a spirit of relaxed cordiality(n.热诚), and guests are free to arrive and leave when they like. Invitations may say simply, "come drink a New Year's toast with us."New Year's dinners with traditional holiday foods and drinks are customary with many families. It is a time to cement ties of kinship and to observe both faces of January--to be grateful for the blessings of the past year while looking forward to a brighter future..Spring Festival 春节(中)China's traditional festivals have evolved （演化，发展）through the centuries from past major events. For instance, long ago when people had a bountiful harvest, they gathered and celebrated their good fortune with gala performances（盛大的演出）. When natural disasters struck, they offered sacrifices to the gods and their ancestors, hoping for a blessing （保佑）. The change of the seasons, flowers in spring, and the bright moon in autumn could all arouse their longing for a more beautiful life. Thus, creative activities were held to signify these events. Gradually these activities developed into festivals.The most important festival in China is the Spring Festival. It is said that the Spring Festival evolved from an activity known as the Winter Sacrifice（祭品）. It was a custom practiced by the people of primitive society.（原始社会）As the cold winter began to recede and the warm spring was about to begin, the people of an entire clan (家族)gathered together. They brought out their bounty from hunting, fishing and the field. They thanked the gods for the blessings of nature, including the mountains, rivers, the sun, moon and stars. They thanked their ancestors. Then they shared and enjoyed the sumptuous bounty of the land, sea, air and fields as they ate, danced and sang heartily.In the beginning, their activities had no fixed date. But usually it was held at the end of each winter. Gradually, through the years, it was celebrated at the end of the old year or the beginning of the new. With the changes and disintegration of primitive society, the form and content of the Winter Sacrifice also changed. Ultimately, it became a festival to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new year（辞旧迎新）. So it came to be called the Spring Festival.All the traditional festivals in China are based on the Chinese lunar calendar（阴历）. The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year. In Chinese, we also say Guo Nian, meaning keeping off the monster of Nian.There are many legends about the origin （起源）of Nian. The most popular one is this. It is said that Nian was a fierce monster back in ancient times. It looked like a strong bull with head like that of a lion. Usually the monster stayed deep in the mountains and caught and ate other beasts. But during the winter, it could not find enough food. So it came out of its mountain lair（兽穴） and entered villages to eat whatever it could catch. Villagers became very frightened and moved away to escape the ferocious monster. But later the people found that even though it was fierce, Nian was afraid of three things: the red color, a bright flame, and a loud noise. After learning this, they figured out how to prevent Nian from entering their villages.Just before Nian came again, every household painted their door red and burned a fire in front of their door-ways. Besides, the people did not go to bed. Instead, they stayed up all night beating on things to make a loud noise. Ever since, Nian has never again come to villages.Thus, a tradition was established and the customs have been kept through the years. Later, the people found that bamboo could make a crackling sound when burned. In time, the noise of crackling bamboo was replaced with bang of firecrackers（鞭炮）. This is how the Chinese people began to set off firecrackers for the Spring Festival. （By Dai Yirong, Excerpt of Cultural Background of China, China Radio International, World Publishing corporation.）National Holiday 感恩节(中)Thanksgiving Day is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is the most traditional of American holidays. The first Thanksgiving was held in Massachusetts in 1621. After a year of great hardship, the Pilgrim (清教徒) colonists wanted to give thanks to God fortheir first harvest. They invited their Indian friends to join them in big feast. Today the holiday is still celebrated as a day for giving thanks. It is a day of family reunion and it is customary to invite friends to share the meal. In some large cities, there are carnival parades for children. In other cities, there are important football games that are played on Thanksgiving Day.In my family, we always go to my grandmother's house on Thanksgiving Day. All my aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces gather for a family homecoming. We always invite some friends to join us. Everyone is glad to see everyone else and there is a very busy exchange of gossip. The women soon disappear into the kitchen to help my grandmother prepare the dinner. The men, meanwhile, settle down to watch a football game on television or to discuss business or politics. If the weather permits, some of the more athletic men go outside to play ball with the children. At about four o'clock we all sit down to dinner. My grandfather gives thanks for the blessings we have received and then he starts to carve the turkey. We always have the traditional dinner of stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, apple cider, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and pumpkin pie. After dinner, no one can move and we all sit around and talk, play word games, or tell jokes until it is time to go home. It is always difficult to leave because Thanksgiving Day is one of the few days of the year when the entire family gets together.Thanksgiving Day 感恩节(高)No other holiday that is today widely observed in North. America has such a long and curious history as Thanksgiving.Throughout the Bible, there are references to the Israelites setting apart days for special thanksgiving to the Lord. Such days were common in England before the reformation and afterwards figured in the lives of the Protestants. In 1872, February 27 was set aside as a day of thanksgiving for the Prince of Wales recovery from typhoid fever, for example.But these were only days of thanksgiving. The real, distinctively American Thanksgiving Day is a legacy of the Pilgrims- the English colonists, led by separatists form the Church of England- who arrived in America in December 1620 aboard the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony.During the winter after arriving in the New World, 47 of the 103 Mayflower passengers died, but the remainder did not lose hope. By spring, each family had a home, and all were planting grains they had brought withthem and corn given them by friendly Wampanoag Indians. They were eating fish the Indians had taught them how to net, along with wild game from the woods.In gratitude for the plenteous harvest, Governor Bradford set aside December 13, 1621 (old Style calendar) for feasting and celebration.There was no specific day of thanksgiving set aside in 1622. But in 1623, Thanksgiving Day was so devoted to showing gratitude to God, rather than to social activity, that some authorities say it was the real beginning of Thanksgiving as we know it today. after the hard, severe winter of 1622-23, the Pilgrims planted seeds. Governor Bradford wrote that they hoped for a large crop, but suffered a drought from May till July.After discussing the situation with the worried colonists, Governor Bradford ordered a day of prayer and fasting, during which the Pilgrims were to humble themselves before the Lord.The crops were saved, and, after the harvest,“another solemn day was set apart for returning glory, honor and praise, with all thankfulness, to our Good God."During the following years throughout New England, there were specific days of thanksgiving-sometimes once a year, sometimes twice. Sometimes a year was skipped. The part of the day spent in religious services varied, at least partially in keeping with the colonists' and the preachers' assessment of just how much they had to be thankful for at that particular time.George Washington was inaugurated president of the United Stated on April 30, 1789, and a few months later issued his first proclamation. It had to do with Thanksgiving. In September, a few days before Congress adjourned, Rep. Elias Boudinot made a motion that the president be requested to recommend a day of prayer and thanksgiving for the many blessings of the Almighty God, and particularly for His allowing than to establish a government that would provide safety and happiness. The motion was carried, and President Washington proclaimed November 26, 1789, to be Thanksgiving Day. Washington included in his proclamation:“It is the duty of nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.The several presidents after Washington generally left to the governors of the states the decision about whether there should be aspecified day for thanksgiving, and, if so, what day it should be. However, after the War of 1812, President James Madison did proclaim a special nationwide day of thanksgiving for peace.President Abraham Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War wrote the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation since George Washington's time, designating the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.Lincoln in 1864 issued another Thanksgiving Proclamation, and most U.S. presidents who followed him did the same. In 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt ended his Thanksgiving message with Americans, in our deepest natures, in our very souls, like all mankind, turn to God. 'In God we trust.' "In 1952, Harry S. Truman included in his proclamation, "We are grateful for the privileges and rights inherent in our way of life, and in particular for the basic freedoms, which our citizens can enjoy without fear." President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958 ended his Thanksgiving Proclamation with these words:" Let us be especially grateful for the religious heritage bequeathed us by the Pilgrims, who after gathering their first harvest set apart a special day for rendering thanks to God for the bounties vouchsafed to them.Notes: Reformation:宗教改革。

美语情景对话第181期：节礼日 Boxing Day

美语情景对话第181期：节礼日 Boxing DayTodd： Nicola, you're from England.托德：尼科拉，你是来自英国吧。

Nicola： Yes, I am.尼科拉：对啊，是的。

Todd： OK. Now in England you have something called "Boxing day".托德：好的。

现在英国有称为“节礼日”的节日。

Nicola： Yes, we do.尼科拉：对，是有。

Todd： So, we don't have that in America. What is Boxing day?托德：我们美国并没有这样一个节日。

什么是节礼日？Nicola： Well, boxing day is always on the 26th of December, the day after Christmas day, and it was originally called boxing day because it was the day in England when the very rich people in Victorian times gave presents to their servants, the day after Christmas, and usually it would be something like money, or food but they would give it to themin a small box, and so on December the 26th, servants would receive their boxes,the Christmas boxes, and that's why itwas called Boxing day.尼科拉：嗯，节礼日是在每年的12月26日，圣诞节之后的那天，称之为节礼是是因为在维多利亚时代，英国的富人通常在圣诞节之后的这个天送仆人礼物，礼物一般是钱、食物之类的东西，他们会把礼物放在一个小盒子里，仆人们会在12月26日收到他们的盒子，圣诞节盒子，这就是称之为节礼日的原因。

中国传统节日英语作文（大全5篇）

中国传统节日英语作文（大全5篇）第一篇：中国传统节日英语作文My Favorite FestivalWhat is the name of the festival?Spring Festival When is it?First day of the Chinese lunar calendar What do people eat?A big dinner niangaojiaozimeat fish What do people do? • Clean the house several days before the festival • Buy new clothes • Have a reunion dinner with the family on the eve • Visit relatives after the festival • Give “lucky” money to children Why do you like it so much? I think I can meet relatives.I know receiving “lucky” money makes me happy.I think that setting off fire crackers is interesting.I wonder if I can do these things next year.用下列句式造句，谈谈对不同节日的看法：I think…He thinks…She thinks… I believe…He thin ks…She thinks… I wonder…He wonders…She wonders…Spring Festival I know that Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people.It comes in January or February.People usually clean their houses before the Spring Festival.People have a big family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival.Young people bow to old people and wish them a happy new year.Old people give children “lucky money”.The next morning people put on their new clothes, go to see their friendsand relatives and say “Happy New Year” to each other.I think that Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China.I love it very much.Middle-Autumn Festival People believe that the Middle-Autumn Festival is one of the most traditional Chinese festivals, it is often celebrated in September or October.During the festival, family members get together and eat moon cakes.There are many kinds of delicious moon cakes.I think they are very delicious.On the evening of the Middle-Autumn Festival, people can enjoy the full moon in the dark sky.I like Mid-Autumn Festival because it makes me happy.Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional festival in China.There’s a folk story about this festival.Many years ago, There was a poet called Qu Yuan.He loved his country very much.However, the king asked him to leave the country.He felt very sad.When he learned that another country had seized his country, he didn’t want to live any more.On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, he jumped into Miluo River.The local people rowed the boat to save him, but it was too late.They didn’t want the fish to eat his body, So they dropped rice balls into the river.Nowadays, on this day, we watch dragon boat races and eat ZONGZI in memory of Qu Yuan.第二篇：中国传统节日英语作文The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar.People always eat rice dumplings and watch dragon boat races to celebrate it.The festival is best known for its dragon-boat races, especially in the southern places where there are many rivers and lakes.It’s very popular.The rice dumpling is made of glutinous rice, meat and so on.You can eat different kinds of rice dumplings.They are very delicious.And Dragon Boat Festival is for Qu Yuan.He is an honest minister whois said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.Overall, the Dragon Boat Festival is very interesting!the Middle-Autumn Festival The Middle-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, it is often held in September or October.During the festival, family members get united and have moon cakes together.There are various kinds of moon cakes, such as bean paste, egg-yolk or meat.The shape of a moon cake is round as it symbolizes a big moon.Moreover, in the evening of the Middle-Autumn Festival, people get together in a vacant place, eating delicious moon cakes while appreciating the beautiful moon hanging in the dark sky.To conclude, the Middle-Autumn Festival is a very nice festival for Chinese st Qing Ming Festival, I return home to worship my grandfather.Qing Ming Festival is a folk Festival.In the past, In the past, the Qing Ming Festival was called “Arbor Day”.But Today, Chinese visit their family graves to tend to any underbrush that has grown.Weeds are pulled, and dirt swept away, and the family will set out offerings of food and spirit money.Unlike the sacrifices at a family's home altar, the offerings at the tomb usually consist of dry, bland food.One theory is that since any number of ghosts roomed around a grave area, the less appealing food will be consumed by the ancestors, and not be plundered by strangers.With the passing of time, this celebration of life became a day to the honor past ancestors.Following folk religion, the Chinese believed that the spirits of deceased ancestors looked after the family.Sacrifices of food and spirit money could keep them happy, and the family would prosper through good harvests and more children.Chinese Spring Festival celebrating the end of winter and the warmth of spring.It began in the last day of the lunar year, ends in the 15th day of lunar NewYear, and also is the Lantern Festival.During the Spring Festival, people use red lantern and Spring Festival couplets decorate a house, put on all kinds of colored clothes, often visit friendsand relatives or together eat dumplings, fish, meat and other delicious food.The children are looking forward to receiving red envelope money, and together they play each other the fireworks, with happy.Street with dragonand lion dance and some other carnival activities，CCTV will held the grand Spring Festival ntern Festival is a China’s traditional festival.It is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar ntern Festival is one of the biggest holidays in China.Several days before Lantern Festival, people begin to make nterns are made in the shape of different animals, vegetables, fruits and many, other things.While making lanterns people usually write riddles on lanterns.On the eve of Lantern Festival, all the lanterns are hung up.On Lantern Festival people go outside to have a look at the lanterns and guess the riddles on the lanterns.Perhaps you call see some wonderful folk performances, Dragon Dance and New Younger.Everything is very interesting and everyone is very happy.Our life is rich and varied.生活就像海洋，只有意志坚定的人才能到达彼岸。

boxing day节礼日

But now this day is a discgenerally considered shopping day, because on the first day after Christmas, the general business will launch price reduction activities, has violated the initial significance of boxing day. • 节礼日普遍被认为是购物日，因为在圣诞节过后的第一天，一般商家都会推出减价活动，已经违背了节礼日的最初意义。
• It was the day when the alms box, collection boxes for the poor often kept in churches, were traditionally opened so that the contents could be distributed to poor people. • 捐赠节礼的那一天,为穷人收集的节礼经常保存在教堂,按传统打开时,里面的物品可以分发给穷人。 • Some churches still open these boxes on Boxing Day. • 一些教会仍然打开这些箱子于节礼日。
What is the Boxing Day？这个词组中的box 可不是拳击的意思
• Boxing Day - the Day after Christmas! • 节礼日-圣诞节后的第二天! • Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and is only celebrated in a few countries. It was started in the UK about 800 years ago, during the Middle Ages. • 在12月26日节礼日发生在少数几个国家。这是大约800年前在英国开始于中世纪。

英语国家共同的节日

英语国家共同的节日共同的节日情人节（Saint Valentine's Day）２月１４日，亦称“圣瓦伦丁节”。

这一天，情人们互相交换表示钟情的贺信、卡片，互赠礼物。

瓦伦丁是公元三世纪时一位殉教的圣徒，于２月１４日被处死。

以后，为了纪念圣瓦伦丁的逝世，年轻人就在２月１４日这天选择情人，因而这一天就演变成“情人节”。

虽然“情人节”如今已被视作西方乃至国际的节日，但英语国家过节的习俗却有自己的特色。

在加拿大和美国，孩子们与自己同学中的好友交换圣瓦伦丁节礼物。

有些年轻人还给朋友寄去节日卡片，但卡片上不签名，只简单写着“猜猜我是谁”（Guess who I am）。

年龄大些的学生喜欢在节日这天跳舞或聚会。

男人们常给他们的妻子或情人送上一束鲜花或一盒糖。

情人节在美国是一个盛大的消费节日。

在英国，孩子们喜欢唱些专门在圣瓦伦丁节唱的歌曲。

在某些小镇子里，年轻的求婚者会悄悄地把一篮子礼品放在他的情人门前，敲敲门后跑开。

愚人节（April Fools' Day）４月１日，又称“万愚节”（All Fools' Day），英美及西方的一个风俗节日。

据称此风始于法国。

法国是最早采用格列高列历法（Gregorian Calendar）即目前世界通用的阳历（Solar Calendar）的国家。

查理九世决定将原来实行的４月１日为岁首改为１月１日，并于１５６４年通令全国实行。

改历后，各地仍有守旧分子留恋旧习，不愿更新。

到了４月１日这一天，他们受到了爱开玩笑的人的欺骗和愚弄，以后相沿成习，形成一个开玩笑的节日，以后逐渐流行到其他国家。

这一天，任何人都可以采取任何方式（如制造耸人听闻的消息，等等）哄骗愚弄他人。

上当的人便被称为“April Fool”。

人们对这种恶作剧并不负任何道德和法律上的责任，政府司法部门也不会追究责任。

不仅如此，而且谁编造的谎言最离奇，最能骗人，谁就会荣膺“桂冠”。

耶稣受难节（Good Friday）耶酥复活节前的星期五，纪念耶酥基督被钉死在十字架上。

英美国家概况Unit10Sports,HolidaysandFestivalsinBritai

英美国家概况Unit10Sports,HolidaysandFestivalsinBritai英美国家概况参考译文翻译Unit 10 Sports, Holidays and Festivals in Britain(英国的体育运动、节假日)一、本单元重点内容Sports体育:1. football (足球), “Football hooligans” (“足球流氓”) and the FA (足球协会)2. tennis (网球) and Wimbledon (温布尔登)3. cricket and “fair play” （板球与“公平竞争”思想）4. golf (高尔夫球)5. horse racing (赛马): the Grand National {（英国一年一度的）全国越野障碍赛马}the Royal Ascot (皇家阿斯科特赛马会)Holidays and Festivals节假日:1. Christmas (圣诞节) and Three traditions of Christmas (圣诞节的三大传统习俗)2. The Boxing Day and its traditions (节礼日(圣诞节后的第一个工作日)和其传统习俗)3. Easter (复活节)4. Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) and the traditions{篝火之夜(盖伊福克斯之夜)和其传统习俗}5. The Battle of the Boyne (博茵河战役)6. Orange Marches (“奥伦治游行”)7. St Patrick’s Day (圣帕特里克节) and The Christian Trinity (基督教的三位一体)8. Hogmanay (苏格兰的除夕)9. Burns Night (彭斯之夜)10. Halloween (万圣节前夜)11. The Eisteddfod (威尔士诗歌音乐比赛会)二、本单元重、难点辅导Sports1. football and “football hooligans" in BritainFootball was invented in Britain.（足球运动起源于英国。

boxingday英文简短介绍

boxingday英文简短介绍Boxing Day is a traditional holiday celebrated on December 26th in many countries, particularly those that are part of the British Commonwealth. It originated in the United Kingdom and is now observed in various forms across the world.The exact origin of the term "Boxing Day" is uncertain, but there are a few popular theories. One theory suggests that it refers to the practice of giving boxes of gifts or money to servants and tradespeople on the day after Christmas as a token of appreciation. Another theory links it to the tradition of collecting donations in boxes placed in churches during the Christmas season, which were then distributed to the poor on the day after Christmas.Boxing Day is often associated with various traditions and activities. In some countries, it is a public holiday, and people have the day off work or school. It is a timefor relaxation, family gatherings, and enjoying leftoverChristmas food.In the United Kingdom and some other countries, Boxing Day is known for its sales and shopping events. Many retailers offer significant discounts, and people take advantage of the sales to buy items at reduced prices. This has become a popular tradition, with people queuing up outside stores early in the morning to get the best deals.Sports also play a significant role on Boxing Day. In the UK, it is a traditional day for football (soccer) matches, with numerous games taking place throughout the country. It is a highly anticipated day for football fans, who often attend matches or watch them on television.Additionally, Boxing Day is associated with charitable acts and giving back to the community. Many people use this day as an opportunity to donate to charities, volunteer their time, or participate in fundraising events.In summary, Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on December 26th in various countries. It is a day forrelaxation, family gatherings, shopping, sports, and acts of charity. While its exact origins may be debated, it remains a cherished tradition for many people around the world.。

除夕英语作文范文大全最新（通用16篇）

除夕英语作文范文大全最新（通用16篇）除夕英语范文大全最新篇1Today is New Year's Eve morning，firecrackers sounding snap snap away. As long as you take a look at the outside， red firecrackers everywhere， come together to form a Red Sea. The family have their own homes going up in the beautiful， it seems like in the match. My family is no exception， sweeping， glass，cabinets， such as rubbing. Prepare the arrival of the New Year. 今天是除夕，上午，鞭炮声劈啪劈啪的响个不停。

只要你向外面看一看，到处都是红红的鞭炮，汇成了一条红海。

各家人都把自己家打扮的漂漂亮亮的，好像在比美似的。

我家也不例外，扫地、擦玻璃、擦柜子等。

准备新年的到来。

Afternoon，we posted in accordance with the custom of the Chinese New Year couplets，father and a good paste， and then said to me： "I paste you posted， I looked at the high level you say 'rich'， said that if the lower 'rising' good you "， I asked my father why? Dad said："The plan is a lucky，" "Oh， I understand，" We posted on the Alliance are： evil Hongfu family happy is： wang gas people to come into everything. 下午，我们就按过年的习俗贴，爸爸和好浆糊，然后对我说：“我贴你看着高低我贴高了你就说‘发财’，如果低了就说‘高升’好吗”，我问爸爸为什么呢?爸爸说：“就是图个吉祥”，“噢我懂了”我们贴的上联是：家有宏福千般喜，下联是：人来旺气万事成。

Boxing Day节礼日

文化长廊课外空间In Britain,Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December26th,which is the following day after Christmas Day.However, strictly speaking,Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas.Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.This means it’s a non working day in the whole of Britain.When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday,the following Monday is the public holiday.在英国，节礼日通常是在12月26日庆祝，这一天是圣诞节后的第一天。

然而，严格来说，节礼日是圣诞节后的第一个工作日。

像圣诞节一样，节礼日是一个公共假日。

这意味着这是全英国的非工作日。

当节礼日刚好是星期六或星期日的时候，那么接下来的星期一就是公众假期。

The exact origin1of the holiday is unclear.One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages,when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land,a Christmas Box was placed by a priest2on each ship. Those sailors who wanted to make sure a safe return would drop money into the box.It was sealed3up and kept on board until the ship came home safely.Then the box was handed over to the priest in the exchange for the saying of a Mass of thanks for the success of the sailing.The priest wouldn’t open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.这个节日确切的起源并不明确。

高中英语作文：节礼日BoxingDay

【导语】阅读英语美⽂会给⼤家带来与众不同的感受，多读英语也有利于提升我们的英语能⼒，欢迎阅读⽆忧考为⼤家精⼼整理的“⾼中英语作⽂”！更多相关讯息请关注⽆忧考！【篇⼀】节礼⽇ Boxing DayOn November 11th, which is treated as the Single Day in China, has become the shopping day on the Internet. The e-commerce earns the largest profit in this day, while in the western countries, they also have such discounting day. On the first working day after Christmas Day, which is called boxing day. The shops will give great discount, which attracts people to buy products. Many Chinese people have joined this group now. They fly abroad and spend Christmas, then they are waiting for the Boxing Day, preparing to buy the brands. The coming of Boxing Day was in the Middle Age. Boxes were put in front of the churches, after Christmas, the workers would open these boxes and donated the money to help the poor. Now Boxing Day is very popular, and western people want to buy what they want in great discount.11⽉11⽇，在中国被认为是光棍节的这⼀天已经成为互联购物⽇。

boxing day is on december 26 阅读理解

boxing day is on december 26 阅读理解摘要：1.概述：Boxing Day 的日期和意义2.Boxing Day 的历史和起源3.Boxing Day 的庆祝方式和传统4.Boxing Day 在英国和其他国家的不同表现5.Boxing Day 的现代变化和影响正文：【概述】Boxing Day 是每年的12 月26 日，这是一个在英国和其他英联邦国家庆祝的节日。

它的名字来源于传统上人们在这一天向贫穷的人赠送礼物和慈善捐款的行为，这些礼物通常装在盒子里。

【历史和起源】Boxing Day 的起源可以追溯到中世纪，那时，圣诞节后的第二天是仆人们的节日。

这一天，仆人们会收到主人的礼物，这些礼物通常是一些实用的物品，如衣物、食品和工具。

此外，这一天也是慈善捐款的日子，富人会向穷人赠送礼物和金钱。

【庆祝方式和传统】在英国，Boxing Day 是一个公共假日，人们通常会在这一天与家人和朋友相聚，享受美食和礼物。

一些传统的Boxing Day 活动包括吃肉馅饼、玩纸牌游戏和观看足球比赛。

此外，这一天也是人们进行购物和退货的高峰期，因为许多商店会在这一天进行大幅度的折扣销售。

【在英国和其他国家的不同表现】在英国，Boxing Day 是一个重要的家庭节日，人们通常会在这一天团聚。

然而，在其他国家，如澳大利亚和新西兰，Boxing Day 是一个公共假日，人们会在这一天进行户外活动，如游泳、烧烤和观看体育比赛。

【现代变化和影响】随着社会的变化，Boxing Day 的庆祝方式也在发生改变。

现在，人们更倾向于在Boxing Day 进行购物和消费，而不是像过去那样只关注慈善和家庭聚会。

此外，随着网络购物的兴起，Boxing Day 的购物热潮也在发生变化，人们可以在任何地方、任何时间进行购物，而不再局限于Boxing Day 这一天。