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英语国家社会与文化入门上册PPT教学课件-U14
《英语国家社会与文化入门》 (上册）
The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries
An Introduction (Book One)
Ireland Unit 14 Irish Culture: Language, Literature and
the Irish language in the Republic of Ireland.
Irish is the "national language" according to the Constitution, but English is the dominant language. In the 2006 census, 39% of the popБайду номын сангаасlation regarded themselves as competent in Irish.
• A sign for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland, in English, Irish, and Ulster Scots.
II. The Irish Literature
• As a “talk” culture, Ireland has a reputation for being a culture that has produced many writers.
• Traffic sign, meaning "Give Way" or "Yield", in County Waterford
TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irishlanguage speakers.
The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries
An Introduction (Book One)
Ireland Unit 14 Irish Culture: Language, Literature and
the Irish language in the Republic of Ireland.
Irish is the "national language" according to the Constitution, but English is the dominant language. In the 2006 census, 39% of the popБайду номын сангаасlation regarded themselves as competent in Irish.
• A sign for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland, in English, Irish, and Ulster Scots.
II. The Irish Literature
• As a “talk” culture, Ireland has a reputation for being a culture that has produced many writers.
• Traffic sign, meaning "Give Way" or "Yield", in County Waterford
TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irishlanguage speakers.
英语国家社会文化PPT精品课件
main course knife主菜刀子 soup spoon汤匙
cup, saucer, and teaspoon茶(咖啡)杯碟和茶匙
（2）、点菜
❖ What’s today’s special?(今天的特餐是 什么？)
❖ Do you have anything special on the menu today?(今天的菜单有什 么特餐？)
❖ 如果您不喜欢递过来的菜肴时，只要说"No, thank you."即可。 ❖ 咀嚼食物，一定要避免出声。 ❖ 用过的刀、叉，必须放回盘子里，不能放在餐桌巾上。 人或
侍者表示可以把主菜餐盘拿走了。 ❖ 席间要轻声谈些轻松愉快的话题，尽量避免一声不响地闷着头吃饭。
O
B
．C
E
5.在Rt △ABC中, ∠ACB是直角,三边分别是a、b、c,内切圆半径是r,则: A
内切圆半径r=
． D ．
．F
或r=
O
C
．
E
B
a+b-c 2
ab a+b+c
半径的直线是圆的切线。
∟
．
O A
∵OA是半径,OA⊥ l
∴直线l是⊙O的切线. l
切线的性质: (1)圆的切线垂直于经过切点的半径. (2)经过圆心垂直于切线的直线必经过切点. (3)经过切点垂直于切线的直线必经过圆心.
∟
．
O
．
A
∵直线l是⊙O的切线,切点为A
∴ OA⊥ l l
切线长定理：
从圆外一点引圆的两条切线，它们 的切线长相等；这点与圆心的连线平分 这两条切线的夹角。
please.
❖ I want fruit cake ❖ May I have my bill and skimmed milk. please?
cup, saucer, and teaspoon茶(咖啡)杯碟和茶匙
（2）、点菜
❖ What’s today’s special?(今天的特餐是 什么？)
❖ Do you have anything special on the menu today?(今天的菜单有什 么特餐？)
❖ 如果您不喜欢递过来的菜肴时，只要说"No, thank you."即可。 ❖ 咀嚼食物，一定要避免出声。 ❖ 用过的刀、叉，必须放回盘子里，不能放在餐桌巾上。 人或
侍者表示可以把主菜餐盘拿走了。 ❖ 席间要轻声谈些轻松愉快的话题，尽量避免一声不响地闷着头吃饭。
O
B
．C
E
5.在Rt △ABC中, ∠ACB是直角,三边分别是a、b、c,内切圆半径是r,则: A
内切圆半径r=
． D ．
．F
或r=
O
C
．
E
B
a+b-c 2
ab a+b+c
半径的直线是圆的切线。
∟
．
O A
∵OA是半径,OA⊥ l
∴直线l是⊙O的切线. l
切线的性质: (1)圆的切线垂直于经过切点的半径. (2)经过圆心垂直于切线的直线必经过切点. (3)经过切点垂直于切线的直线必经过圆心.
∟
．
O
．
A
∵直线l是⊙O的切线,切点为A
∴ OA⊥ l l
切线长定理：
从圆外一点引圆的两条切线，它们 的切线长相等；这点与圆心的连线平分 这两条切线的夹角。
please.
❖ I want fruit cake ❖ May I have my bill and skimmed milk. please?
英语国家社会与文化入门上册PPT教学课件-U18
• The major differences in the perspectives of Australians are, to some extent, represented by the major political parties. Over the past 100 years government in Australia, in the main, has been represented by either the Labour Party or the Coalition. The Coalition represents the combined perspectives and interests of both the Liberal and the National parties.
Australian major பைடு நூலகம்olitical parties
II. The Formation of the Australian
Political System
• Australia has what has been called a ‘Washminster’ form of polity. It is a mixture of the US, Washington system of government and the British, Westminster system: the political structure is based on a Federation of States and has a three-tier system of government but the chief executive is a Prime Minister not a President.
Australian major பைடு நூலகம்olitical parties
II. The Formation of the Australian
Political System
• Australia has what has been called a ‘Washminster’ form of polity. It is a mixture of the US, Washington system of government and the British, Westminster system: the political structure is based on a Federation of States and has a three-tier system of government but the chief executive is a Prime Minister not a President.
欧洲文化入门(英文课件
历史性：欧洲文 化具有悠久的历 史，从古希腊、 罗马到中世纪、 文艺复兴等时期 都有丰富的文化 遗产
创新性：欧洲文 化具有创新性， 如文艺复兴、启 蒙运动等时期都 推动了人类文明 的进步
影响力：欧洲文 化对全球产生了 深远的影响，如 科学、哲学、艺 术、文学等领域 都产生了重要的 影响
欧洲文化的代表人物和事件
欧洲哲学的思想体系和代表人物
古希腊哲学：苏格拉底、柏拉图、亚里士多 德
启蒙运动时期哲学：伏尔泰、卢梭、康德
中世纪哲学：奥古斯丁、托马斯·阿奎那
德国古典哲学：黑格尔、费尔巴哈、马克思
文艺复兴时期哲学：笛卡尔、培根、霍布斯
现代哲学：尼采、萨特、海德格尔
欧洲历史和哲学的文化内涵和影响
欧洲历史：从古希腊罗马到中世纪， 再到文艺复兴和启蒙运动，欧洲历 史经历了多次变革和进步
欧洲宗教的信仰体系和仪式
东正教：基督教的另一个分支， 强调教会的独立性和传统
新教：基督教的另一个分支， 强调个人信仰和圣经的权威
天主教：基督教的一个分支， 强调教会的权威和传统
仪式：洗礼、婚礼、葬礼等， 都是欧洲宗教的重要仪式
基督教：欧洲最主要的宗教， 信仰上帝和耶稣基督
节日：圣诞节、复活节、万圣 节等，都是欧洲宗教的重要节
欧洲旅游的重要景点和特色
罗马斗兽场：意大利罗马的古 代建筑，可以了解古罗马的历 史和文化
卢浮宫：法国巴黎的著名博物 馆，收藏了大量的艺术品和历 史文物
埃菲尔铁塔：法国巴黎的标志 性建筑，可以俯瞰整个巴黎市 区
威尼斯水城：意大利威尼斯的 水上城市，可以体验独特的水
上生活
巴塞罗那高迪建筑：西班牙巴 塞罗那的建筑，可以欣赏到高
欧洲艺术和音乐在欧洲历史上扮演了重要的角色，如文艺复兴时期、巴洛克时期、古典主义时期等，这些时期的 艺术和音乐对欧洲文化的发展产生了重要的影响。
英美社会与文化ppt
Social taboo 社交禁忌 Habit of English countries use flowers as gifts, there are also some taboos. Sending flowers to each other in the first place, avoid to send the number, because the number of flower will bring bad luck. Also taboo to send white flowers, such as white lily, is seen as a symbol of bad luck omen or death. In addition, sending roses to hospital patients avoid to send white or red and white flowers
By 林锦艳
Hale Waihona Puke there are some common superstitions and taboos in British and American society
1) To get out of bed on the wrong side means you will have a bad day. 下床方 向错了，一天都不会顺利。
英美人对于颜色颇有讲究，他们一般都认为白色是纯洁的 象征，黑色是肃穆的象征，黄色是和谐的象征，蓝色则是 吉祥如意的象征。
The racial discrimination language种族歧视语
In English, the racial discrimination language is an important part of language taboos. This phenomenon is especially apparent in American English. In the history of American blacks in much discrimination, who used to curse black racial discrimination became more sensitive, becomes a taboo language. Nigger is insulting, for example, color is completely taboo language, Negro defiant, taboo language; Now people say black American blacks or substitutes for American.
英语国家社会与文化入门下册PPT教学课件-U1
c. Many names of places, plants and birds are Māori, and many other Māori words have enriched New Zealand English.
Māoritanga
-the iwi: a Māori tribe, the main social organization in Māori society;
Left: Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand; Right: Wellington’s Beehive, the national symbol of executive power
• Climate and Wildlife
-the southern temperate latitudes midway between the Equator and the South Pole; -maritime climate; -seasons opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; - isolated from the rest of the world for 80 million years, New Zealand developed unique flora and fauna. -80% of the trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand); -6.2 million hectares of native forest
I. Land and Environment
• Georgraphy: “Aotearoa”--“Land of the long white cloud”
Māoritanga
-the iwi: a Māori tribe, the main social organization in Māori society;
Left: Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand; Right: Wellington’s Beehive, the national symbol of executive power
• Climate and Wildlife
-the southern temperate latitudes midway between the Equator and the South Pole; -maritime climate; -seasons opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; - isolated from the rest of the world for 80 million years, New Zealand developed unique flora and fauna. -80% of the trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand); -6.2 million hectares of native forest
I. Land and Environment
• Georgraphy: “Aotearoa”--“Land of the long white cloud”
英语国家社会与文化入门上册unit课件
Political Parties and Elections
The courseware provides an overview of the major political parties, election processes, and the role of citizens in the political system.
American history
Summary
The courseware provides an overview of American history, starting from the early settlement of the country to the present day. It covers key events, people, and themes that have shaped the development of American society.
The American education system
Summary: This section of the courseware provides an overview of the American education system, including its structure, financing, and key educational policies.
03
Canadian Society and Culture
Canadian history
• Summary: The courseware provides an overview of the historical development of Canada, including the country's early settlement, the French and British colonial periods, and the establishment of the Dominion of Canada.
The courseware provides an overview of the major political parties, election processes, and the role of citizens in the political system.
American history
Summary
The courseware provides an overview of American history, starting from the early settlement of the country to the present day. It covers key events, people, and themes that have shaped the development of American society.
The American education system
Summary: This section of the courseware provides an overview of the American education system, including its structure, financing, and key educational policies.
03
Canadian Society and Culture
Canadian history
• Summary: The courseware provides an overview of the historical development of Canada, including the country's early settlement, the French and British colonial periods, and the establishment of the Dominion of Canada.
美国文化介绍(全英文) PPT
Let’s see what American culture is.
The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America, and it has become the national emblem of the country
Through the NBA, the world just know, basketball can play this way
Phelps surprised the world with the strength of American sports culture
Football makes the president go crazy.
Disney park for more young generation began to like the United States
There's never been a laeam factory" is the symbol of American entertainment culture
The status of the American Symphony has become more and more important. It is a kind of music culture.
Chinese culture has been a good integration of the United States
A statuette is a reflection of the status quo of film culture
Imagination is the feature of American film culture.
The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America, and it has become the national emblem of the country
Through the NBA, the world just know, basketball can play this way
Phelps surprised the world with the strength of American sports culture
Football makes the president go crazy.
Disney park for more young generation began to like the United States
There's never been a laeam factory" is the symbol of American entertainment culture
The status of the American Symphony has become more and more important. It is a kind of music culture.
Chinese culture has been a good integration of the United States
A statuette is a reflection of the status quo of film culture
Imagination is the feature of American film culture.
英美文化概况ppt课件
Northern Ireland北爱尔兰
Capital: Belfast贝尔法斯特
Area: -10%
History: Ireland was conquered by England in the 17th C
Scotland苏格兰
Capital: Edinburgh爱丁堡
Area: - 30%
3. Rivers and Lakes
Rivers: River Clyde克莱德 , the most important in Scotland River Severn 塞文河 (355 km), the longest in the UK River Thames 泰晤士河(336km), the second longest but the most
beautiful rock scenery
Lake Poets 湖畔诗人- William Wordsworth 华兹华斯 in the 19th Century, a passive romantic poet消极浪漫主义诗人
经营者提供商品或者服务有欺诈行为 的，应 当按照 消费者 的要求 增加赔 偿其受 到的损 失，增 加赔偿 的金额 为消费 者购买 商品的 价款或 接受服 务的费 用
“Ireland” = the Republic of Ireland+ Northern Ireland
爱尔兰岛 =爱尔兰共和国+北爱尔兰
Full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国 (Britain / Great Britain / UK for short)
Capital: Belfast贝尔法斯特
Area: -10%
History: Ireland was conquered by England in the 17th C
Scotland苏格兰
Capital: Edinburgh爱丁堡
Area: - 30%
3. Rivers and Lakes
Rivers: River Clyde克莱德 , the most important in Scotland River Severn 塞文河 (355 km), the longest in the UK River Thames 泰晤士河(336km), the second longest but the most
beautiful rock scenery
Lake Poets 湖畔诗人- William Wordsworth 华兹华斯 in the 19th Century, a passive romantic poet消极浪漫主义诗人
经营者提供商品或者服务有欺诈行为 的，应 当按照 消费者 的要求 增加赔 偿其受 到的损 失，增 加赔偿 的金额 为消费 者购买 商品的 价款或 接受服 务的费 用
“Ireland” = the Republic of Ireland+ Northern Ireland
爱尔兰岛 =爱尔兰共和国+北爱尔兰
Full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国 (Britain / Great Britain / UK for short)
英美文化介绍 ppt课件
美国的社会保障体系始于1935年，当年国 会通过了社会安全法，正式为美国工作的人群 建立了退休后的养老金体系，1956年经过修法， 养老金也开始涵盖残障人士。
1、Federal Social Insurance 联邦社会保险
Federal social insurance, which including Retirement Benefits, Survivor’s Benefits, Disability Benefits and Medicare Benefits is established for the inaugural members, employees or once worked for himself and his family can attend, too.
回赎抵押品权利的取消 [fɔː'kləʊʒə]
Sentences
Americans easily agree with the helping purpose but are generally almost unaware of the social control function of social welfare.
只要是遭辞退失业的，不管有无积蓄都可申请。一般补助 期是6至9个月，按各州不同情况可能会有所延长。
3、 public assistance 公共援助金
It is designed for low-income or no income blind, elderly, handicapped and families with no income. Issued by the state government according to their respective living conditions, the applicant will be investigated to prove eligibility.
1、Federal Social Insurance 联邦社会保险
Federal social insurance, which including Retirement Benefits, Survivor’s Benefits, Disability Benefits and Medicare Benefits is established for the inaugural members, employees or once worked for himself and his family can attend, too.
回赎抵押品权利的取消 [fɔː'kləʊʒə]
Sentences
Americans easily agree with the helping purpose but are generally almost unaware of the social control function of social welfare.
只要是遭辞退失业的，不管有无积蓄都可申请。一般补助 期是6至9个月，按各州不同情况可能会有所延长。
3、 public assistance 公共援助金
It is designed for low-income or no income blind, elderly, handicapped and families with no income. Issued by the state government according to their respective living conditions, the applicant will be investigated to prove eligibility.
英语国家社会与文化入门下册PPT教学课件-U3
Cant Reformation)
• Martin Luther and John Calvin • They believed that sinful men could only win
salvation by faith in Jesus Christ; • They believed that Bible was the only true guide to the
Renaissance
Leonardo da Vinci
Nicolaus Copernicus
II. The Three Forces that Led to the Development of Europe and the English Permanent Settlements of Europeans in North America
Martin Luther
Church selling indulgences
III. The Four Colonial Patterns in North America:
The First Colonial Pattern-Jamestown in Virginia
The first English permanent settlement was founded in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia (Left). The above picture shows the fort of Jamestown.
Quiz
Give the English and a brief explanation for the following:
1 马丁·路德 2 哥伦布 3 清教徒 4 五月花公约 5 波士顿倾茶事件
• Martin Luther and John Calvin • They believed that sinful men could only win
salvation by faith in Jesus Christ; • They believed that Bible was the only true guide to the
Renaissance
Leonardo da Vinci
Nicolaus Copernicus
II. The Three Forces that Led to the Development of Europe and the English Permanent Settlements of Europeans in North America
Martin Luther
Church selling indulgences
III. The Four Colonial Patterns in North America:
The First Colonial Pattern-Jamestown in Virginia
The first English permanent settlement was founded in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia (Left). The above picture shows the fort of Jamestown.
Quiz
Give the English and a brief explanation for the following:
1 马丁·路德 2 哥伦布 3 清教徒 4 五月花公约 5 波士顿倾茶事件
英语国家社会与文化入门上册课件BI U10
Tennis
Cricket
• Cricket was one of the very first team sports in Britain to have organised rules and to be played according to the same rules nationally.
Sports: • football • “Football hooligans” • FA • tennis • Wimbledon • cricket • golf • horse racing • the Royal Ascot
Holidays and Festivals: • Christmas • Easter • Bonfire Night • the Battle of the Boyne • Orange Marches • St Patrick’s Day • Hogmanay • Burns Night • Halloween
• In the nineteenth century, cricket became a sport associated with the upper classes. It was a kind of a “snob” game played by boys who attended public schools. Cricket also became popular in places where the public school system was adapted, like in the colonies of Australia, New Zealand, India and Pakistan.
Unit 10 Sports, Holidays and Festivals in Britain
英语国家社会与文化入门PPT(unit1-2)
Canadian Natural Landscape and Outdoor Activities
Canada's Geography and Climate
The vast size of the country and its location between the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans
The conflict between the North and South over slavery and states' rights
American pop culture and entertainment industry
Hollywood
The center of the American film industry, known for its blockbuster movies and Oscar winning films
British Tradition and Customs
Tradition
The British have a rich tradition of folklore, including fairy tales, annual rhymes, and traditional customs that are passed down through generations These conditions often reflect the country's history and culture
01
British Society and Culture
British History and Political System
英语国家社会与文化入门上册unit课件
Tower of London and Westminster Palace
London has four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Margret’s Church.
England: History of Invasion and Conquest
The Celts The Romans The Anglo-Saxons (King Arthur); Anglo-land=England: form the basis of the modern English race and language The Vikings The Normans (William the Conqueror 1066, Robin Hood) William and Mary from Holland (the Glorious Revolution, or the bloodless revolution, 1688), establishing parliament’s dominance over the monarch British identity building: constitutional monarchy (only a gap of 11 years ruled by parliament’s leader, Oliver Cromwell); unification of 4 parts; the British Empire
The two maps show the position of the UK in the world and the four constituent parts of the UK
英语国家社会与文化入门上册PPT教学课件-U1
London held 3 Olympic games – 1908, 1948 and 2012 respectively.
• 2012 Olympics
The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City and is also colloquially known as the Square Mile, as it is 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) in area. It is one of the financial centres of the world.
• Since its entry into EU in 1973, the UK has developed a closer relationships with Europe.
The importance of London in the UK
• London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is the most populous city in the United Kingdom, with a metropolitan area of over 13 million inhabitants.
• The two maps show the position of the UK in the world and the four constituent parts of the UK
At its height, the British Empire was the largest empire in history. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time. The empire covered more than 33,700,000 square km (13,012,000 sq mi), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area.
欧洲文化入门(精品英文PPT课件)
希腊艺术是理想主义的简朴的强调共性的典雅精致的一句话概括是高贵的单纯静穆的伟大当二次电子数最少为一个时可代替初始电子的作用继续不断从阴极发出电子形成不依赖外界因素的初始电子从而产生自持放电
Division one Greek culture and roman culture
I . Greek Culture
Group one
• Leader:胡锦璞 • Members:孙京、杨建勋、赵元硕、段娟娟
• • • • •
Part 1-3 Part 4-6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9
胡锦璞 赵元硕 段娟娟 杨建勋 孙 京
1、The Historical Background
• TIME: around 1200B.C. • Establishment : after the war between Greece and Troy. • Cultural Significance: mark by the successful repulse of the Persian invasion . • Spread : Alexander and his armies conquered large areas of Europe Asia and Africa. • End: it was conquered by the Romans
• The Histories — his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced — is a record of his "inquiry" , being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. Although some of his stories were not completely accurate, he claimed that he was reporting only what had been told to him. Little is known of his personal history since ancient records are scanty, contradictory and often fanciful.
Division one Greek culture and roman culture
I . Greek Culture
Group one
• Leader:胡锦璞 • Members:孙京、杨建勋、赵元硕、段娟娟
• • • • •
Part 1-3 Part 4-6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9
胡锦璞 赵元硕 段娟娟 杨建勋 孙 京
1、The Historical Background
• TIME: around 1200B.C. • Establishment : after the war between Greece and Troy. • Cultural Significance: mark by the successful repulse of the Persian invasion . • Spread : Alexander and his armies conquered large areas of Europe Asia and Africa. • End: it was conquered by the Romans
• The Histories — his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced — is a record of his "inquiry" , being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. Although some of his stories were not completely accurate, he claimed that he was reporting only what had been told to him. Little is known of his personal history since ancient records are scanty, contradictory and often fanciful.
英语国家社会与文化入门PPT(一)
• 3.The character of the people：
Regional divisions
the English the Scots
the Welsh the Irish
Ethnical group
Anglo-Saxons Celts
• Common characteristics
cautious adaptable conservative reserve have strong national consciousness
5. Downing street, the house of No 10 official residence of the Prime Minster 6. Buckingham palace royal residence of the Queen
• Cultural center (host the Olympic Games in 1908 ,1948, 2012) • Tourism City Highgate Cemetery Hyde park Tower of London Trafalgar Square Piccadilly Circus
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THE SOCIETY AND CULUTRE OF GREAT BRITAIN
Book One Third Edition
Higher Education Press
Contents
• • • • • • • Introduction History Political System Industry and Economy Literature and Culture Religions and Beliefs Education
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Royal Ascot
Religious Holiday
• Reasons: immigration and changing belief
• Catalogs
①Christmas ②Easter ③Ramadan \Chinese New Year
Christmas vs. Easter
Similarities
CelebrationsWal NhomakorabeasEisteddfod
Time: August Origin: Wales→ England
Welsh →English Reminding Wales` special culture
Traditions: tents\pavilions\two poems
Conclusion
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) Time: Early Autumn Origin: Guy Fawkes\Public Thanksgiving to Almighty God Traditions: on British streets\effigy Important Event :Bonfire Night celebration
Cricket
• Time: for days • Characteristics:
ruled (financial)\fair play \ snob\distinctive\phrases • Attendances: ①everyone→ the upper classes （public school boy) ②appearance( players and spectators)
Sports
• Affected factors :
agriculture 、religion
• Catalogs
①football ②tennis ③cricket ④golf ⑤Horse racing, Hunting and Equestrianism
Football
• Time: winter and early spring • Place :city or countryside
①Christian Festival ②adopted or celebrated adopted by all kinds of people ③Schools, offices
and shops closed for break
Differences
Differences
Holiday Time Influence Origin Traditions Christmas
Easter
Spring The most important Commemorates the Crucifixion and Resurrection Attending church services Easter egg
Symbol
Holidays in the Four Nations
England
• Origin: men release energies • Legend: ancient warriors celebrate victory
• Characteristics: boisterous\fast\rough\violent • Important Event:FA games
Horse racing, Equestrianism and Hunting
Horse: authority and necessities\snobbish or aristocratic
• Horse racing Catalogs: flat racing\steeplechasing Controversial: riders ←→ animal lovers Important Event：Royal Ascot • Equestrianism: riding skills and speed • Hunting ： Change: necessity→ recreational pursuit quarries :boar\wolf→ fox\ rabbit
Dec. 25th Biggest, best loved Commemorates Jesus Christ, celebration of Winter Solstice Changing gifts cards /preparing foods/ decorating Christmas tree
• Remind us • Influence us • Share rich culture heritage
Tennis and Golf
Tennis
• • • • • Time: summer Place: Wimbledon Origin: church Equipment: hand → racquet Characteristics: more gentle
Golf
Origin: invented by Scottish Representative: Mary Queen of Scots Attitudes :seriously
Celebrations Traditional uniform
banging drums\playing in marching bands Police and army
Scotland
Holiday Time New Year's Eve Robert (Hogmanay) Burn's Day Winter Jan. 25th First footing Burns Supper Halloween Oct.31th Turnip lantern
Northern Ireland
Holiday Time Origin The Orange March
July The battle of the Boyne (a river's name)
St. Patrick's Day
March 17th St. Patrick's bringing of Christianity\legends Wearing shamrock