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中国春节英文介绍(共58张PPT)
上联是：
Eat well sleep well have fun day by day. 下联是：
Study hard work hard make money more and more. 横批：Gelivable.
Posters on the door in the rural areas
Happy new year 新 年快 乐
All dreams come true 万 事如 意
Congratulations and be prosperous 恭 喜 发财
Give me lucky money 红 包拿来
everlasting peace year after year 岁 岁平 安
Offer a sacrifice to the Kitchen God
Time: On the 23th or 24th day of the twelfth lunar month
A Thorough cleaning of the house
Chinese New year couplets
吃元宵
Chinese Knot
Outdoors Fireworks Lantern Festival and Riddles Dragon dance and Lion dance
Lantern Festival and Riddles
New year Celebration Activities
Can you find anything special in this character?
福到了
The Chinese character "fu" (meaning blessing or happiness) is a must. The character put on paper can be pasted normally or upside down, for in Chinese the "reversed fu" is homophonic with "fu comes", both being pronounced as "fudaole."
春节英文介绍ppt课件
Juniors will greet seniors, wishing them health and longevity, while seniors will give juniors some gift money as a wish for their safety in the coming Nhomakorabeayear.
In addition to pasting paper-cuts on windows, it is common for Chinese to paste the character “fu （福）”on walls or doors. “Fu” shows people’s yearning toward a good life. Some people even invert the character “fu” means "fu" arrive in Chinese.
Spring Festival traditional food
With the development of mobile communication, more and more people are using instant messengers such as QQ, WeChat, microblog and so on to express their good wishes to relatives or friends who are far awar. A lot of interesting emoji（表情包） are created to make the atmosphere active.
Also, pictures of the gods of doors will be posted on front doors to ward off evil spirits.
In addition to pasting paper-cuts on windows, it is common for Chinese to paste the character “fu （福）”on walls or doors. “Fu” shows people’s yearning toward a good life. Some people even invert the character “fu” means "fu" arrive in Chinese.
Spring Festival traditional food
With the development of mobile communication, more and more people are using instant messengers such as QQ, WeChat, microblog and so on to express their good wishes to relatives or friends who are far awar. A lot of interesting emoji（表情包） are created to make the atmosphere active.
Also, pictures of the gods of doors will be posted on front doors to ward off evil spirits.
春节的英文介绍PPT课件
Spring Festival (Lunar New Year )
• traditional customs in my hometown
traditional customs
• the spring festival transportation • （春运）
Spring-cleaning （大扫除）
beautiful steamed bread（花馒头）
the Lunar New Year‘s Eve （除夕）
Dumplings （饺子）
Reunion dinner （年夜饭）
the Lunar New Year‘s Eve （除夕）
the Spring Festival party (春节联欢晚会)
• Staying up late • （守岁）
Firework
First day in the New Year
Lunar New Year visits （拜年）
lucky money （压岁钱）
写在最后
经常不断地学习,你就什么都知道。你知道得越多,你就越有力量 Study Constantly, And You Will Know Everything. The More
You Know, The More Powerful You Will Be
Thank You
在别人的演说中思考，在自己的故事里成长
Thinking In Other People‘S Speeches，Growing Up In Your Own Story
讲师：XXXXXX XX年XX月XX日
（小年）
the Lunar New Year‘s Eve （除夕）
Spring couplets （春联）
• traditional customs in my hometown
traditional customs
• the spring festival transportation • （春运）
Spring-cleaning （大扫除）
beautiful steamed bread（花馒头）
the Lunar New Year‘s Eve （除夕）
Dumplings （饺子）
Reunion dinner （年夜饭）
the Lunar New Year‘s Eve （除夕）
the Spring Festival party (春节联欢晚会)
• Staying up late • （守岁）
Firework
First day in the New Year
Lunar New Year visits （拜年）
lucky money （压岁钱）
写在最后
经常不断地学习,你就什么都知道。你知道得越多,你就越有力量 Study Constantly, And You Will Know Everything. The More
You Know, The More Powerful You Will Be
Thank You
在别人的演说中思考，在自己的故事里成长
Thinking In Other People‘S Speeches，Growing Up In Your Own Story
讲师：XXXXXX XX年XX月XX日
（小年）
the Lunar New Year‘s Eve （除夕）
Spring couplets （春联）
春节风俗英文ppt
What do we usually call 春 节?
Part A
Name
(名称)
Chinese New Year Lunar New Year the Spring Festival Lunar calendar\lunar January\the begnning of New Year\New Year’s Eve\the Lantern Festival
How doesPart B(1) Group Celebrations group usually celebrate it ?
（集体庆祝活动）
dancing, singing, playing, lion dance, variety shows, stilt-walking(踩高跷）
Part B (2) Family Celebrations How does family celebrate the Spring Festival ?
New Year's Visit and Gift Money (拜年和压岁钱 )
On the first day of the Chinese lunar year, verybody puts on their best clothes and pays formal calls on their relatives and friends, wishing them all the luck in the coming year. Juniors will greet seniors, wishing them health and longevity( 长 寿 ), while seniors will give juniors some gift money as a wish for their safety in the coming year. When friends meet, they will wish each other happiness and prosperity with a big smile. With the development of the new technology, there is a change on the way of giving New Years greetings. In recent year, it is common to send New Years greetings by such modern means of communication as telephones, emails and text messages.
Part A
Name
(名称)
Chinese New Year Lunar New Year the Spring Festival Lunar calendar\lunar January\the begnning of New Year\New Year’s Eve\the Lantern Festival
How doesPart B(1) Group Celebrations group usually celebrate it ?
（集体庆祝活动）
dancing, singing, playing, lion dance, variety shows, stilt-walking(踩高跷）
Part B (2) Family Celebrations How does family celebrate the Spring Festival ?
New Year's Visit and Gift Money (拜年和压岁钱 )
On the first day of the Chinese lunar year, verybody puts on their best clothes and pays formal calls on their relatives and friends, wishing them all the luck in the coming year. Juniors will greet seniors, wishing them health and longevity( 长 寿 ), while seniors will give juniors some gift money as a wish for their safety in the coming year. When friends meet, they will wish each other happiness and prosperity with a big smile. With the development of the new technology, there is a change on the way of giving New Years greetings. In recent year, it is common to send New Years greetings by such modern means of communication as telephones, emails and text messages.
春节习俗英文版ppt
lead in:国外的一张春节海 报你认识吗？
春节习 俗
the Spring Festival customs and traditions
on New Year’s Eve
at/during Chinese/Lunar New Year at/during the Spring Festival
正月初三 the third day of
正月初四
大年初四，三羊开泰。灶王爷要查户口， 恭迎灶神回民间。相传大年初四灶王爷 要点查户口，所以家家户户都要守在家 里，因此也不宜远出，准备丰富的果品， 焚香点烛并施放鞭炮，以示恭迎。
Welcome the God of Kitchen
正月初五
• 按民间习俗是五路财神的生日，因此要 迎接财神进家，保佑自家新的一年财源 滚滚、年年有余，同时自然也是送走“穷” 的日子，故有“送穷出门”一说。同时， 这一天又俗称“破五”，意思是之前几天 的诸多禁忌至此就结束了。
收红包 get/receive lucky money/red envelopes
drumming 打鼓
舞扇子 fan dance
节 日 活 动
festival activities
正月初一 the first day of Chinese New Year
压岁钱 pocket money 正月初一是“鸡日”，原名“元旦”，“元”的本意为 “头”，后引申为“开始”。这一天是一年的头一天， 春季的头一天，正月的头一天，所以称为“三元”； 因为这一天还是岁之朝，月之朝，日之朝，所以又 称“三朝”；又因为它是第一个朔日，所以又称“元 朔”，正月初一还有上日、正朝、三朔、三始等别称， 意即年、月、日三者的开始。
农历正月初三，又称为“猪日”。自 秦汉以来，传统的看法是正月初一日 为鸡日(Rooster Day)，初二日为狗日， 初三日为猪日，初四日为羊日，初五 日为牛日(Ox Day)，初六日为马日，初 七日为人日(Human Day)。汉族民间传 说这是因为女娲创造万物生灵的时候， 先造的六畜，后造的人，因此初一到 初六都是六畜之日。因此人们习惯在 这一天里不杀猪，如果当日天气好， 则当年的猪会长得膘肥体壮，主人家 自然喜上眉梢。
春节习 俗
the Spring Festival customs and traditions
on New Year’s Eve
at/during Chinese/Lunar New Year at/during the Spring Festival
正月初三 the third day of
正月初四
大年初四，三羊开泰。灶王爷要查户口， 恭迎灶神回民间。相传大年初四灶王爷 要点查户口，所以家家户户都要守在家 里，因此也不宜远出，准备丰富的果品， 焚香点烛并施放鞭炮，以示恭迎。
Welcome the God of Kitchen
正月初五
• 按民间习俗是五路财神的生日，因此要 迎接财神进家，保佑自家新的一年财源 滚滚、年年有余，同时自然也是送走“穷” 的日子，故有“送穷出门”一说。同时， 这一天又俗称“破五”，意思是之前几天 的诸多禁忌至此就结束了。
收红包 get/receive lucky money/red envelopes
drumming 打鼓
舞扇子 fan dance
节 日 活 动
festival activities
正月初一 the first day of Chinese New Year
压岁钱 pocket money 正月初一是“鸡日”，原名“元旦”，“元”的本意为 “头”，后引申为“开始”。这一天是一年的头一天， 春季的头一天，正月的头一天，所以称为“三元”； 因为这一天还是岁之朝，月之朝，日之朝，所以又 称“三朝”；又因为它是第一个朔日，所以又称“元 朔”，正月初一还有上日、正朝、三朔、三始等别称， 意即年、月、日三者的开始。
农历正月初三，又称为“猪日”。自 秦汉以来，传统的看法是正月初一日 为鸡日(Rooster Day)，初二日为狗日， 初三日为猪日，初四日为羊日，初五 日为牛日(Ox Day)，初六日为马日，初 七日为人日(Human Day)。汉族民间传 说这是因为女娲创造万物生灵的时候， 先造的六畜，后造的人，因此初一到 初六都是六畜之日。因此人们习惯在 这一天里不杀猪，如果当日天气好， 则当年的猪会长得膘肥体壮，主人家 自然喜上眉梢。
(完整版)春节习俗英文PPT
The origin of Spring Festival is associated with the traditional Chinese lunar calendar and the solar terms. It usually falls between January 21 and February 20 according to the Gregorian calendar.
Playing cards is another popular traditional game during the Spring Festival. It can be played with two to four people and involves matching cards of the same rank or suit. The game is fast-paced and requires quick thinking and decision-making skills.There are many different variations of playing cards, including gambling games and non-gambling games. In gambling games, stakes can be high, but in non-gambling games, the focus is more on fun and skill. Playing cards is a great way to pass the time with family and friends during the Spring Festival.
寓意团圆美满
汤圆是南方过年时必吃的食物，寓意团圆和美满。汤圆的馅料多为黑芝麻、花生等甜味馅料，也有肉馅等咸味馅料。在春节期间，家人会一起制作汤圆，共度佳节。汤圆的口感软糯，香甜可口，是春节期间的传统美食之一。
Playing cards is another popular traditional game during the Spring Festival. It can be played with two to four people and involves matching cards of the same rank or suit. The game is fast-paced and requires quick thinking and decision-making skills.There are many different variations of playing cards, including gambling games and non-gambling games. In gambling games, stakes can be high, but in non-gambling games, the focus is more on fun and skill. Playing cards is a great way to pass the time with family and friends during the Spring Festival.
寓意团圆美满
汤圆是南方过年时必吃的食物，寓意团圆和美满。汤圆的馅料多为黑芝麻、花生等甜味馅料，也有肉馅等咸味馅料。在春节期间，家人会一起制作汤圆，共度佳节。汤圆的口感软糯，香甜可口，是春节期间的传统美食之一。
春节习俗介绍(英文版PPT)
2.Preliminary Eve
❖The 23rd day of the 12th lunar month is called Preliminary Eve. At this time, people offer sacrifice to the kitchen god. Now however, most families make delicious food to enjoy themselves.
3. Prepare for the Spring Festival
❖Then people begin decorating their clean rooms featuring an atmosphere of rejoicing and festivity. All the door panels will be pasted with Spring Festival couplets, highlighting Chinese calligraphy with black characters on red paper. ❖Also, pictures of the god of doors and wealth will be posted on front doors to ward off evil spirits and welcome peace and abundance.
Content
❖Origin of the Spring Festival (legend) ❖Custom of the Spring Festival
➢ 1.The Laba rice porridge Festival ➢ 2. Preliminary Eve ➢ 3. Prepare for the Spring Festival ➢ 4. The Spring Festival Eve ➢ 5. New Year Day
(完整版)春节习俗英文PPT
Description
The meal typically consists of dishes that symbolize prosperity, health, and good luck. Dishes such as fish and spring rolls are common, as they represent abundance and the rolling forward of good fortune.
01
Introduction to Spring Festival
Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, also known as Chinese New Year.
It is said that the origin of Spring Festival can be traced back to the "Nian" in ancient times, a monster that preyed on people during the winter solstice. To驱赶 "Nian", people would ignite fireworks, set off firecrackers, and wear red paper cutouts on their doors to scare it away.
(Complete version) Spring Festival customs in English
汇报人：可编辑
2023-12-23
contents
目录
Introduction to Spring FestivalSpring Festival customsTraditional activities during the Spring FestivalSymbolic items of the Spring FestivalThe Food Culture of Spring Festival
The meal typically consists of dishes that symbolize prosperity, health, and good luck. Dishes such as fish and spring rolls are common, as they represent abundance and the rolling forward of good fortune.
01
Introduction to Spring Festival
Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, also known as Chinese New Year.
It is said that the origin of Spring Festival can be traced back to the "Nian" in ancient times, a monster that preyed on people during the winter solstice. To驱赶 "Nian", people would ignite fireworks, set off firecrackers, and wear red paper cutouts on their doors to scare it away.
(Complete version) Spring Festival customs in English
汇报人：可编辑
2023-12-23
contents
目录
Introduction to Spring FestivalSpring Festival customsTraditional activities during the Spring FestivalSymbolic items of the Spring FestivalThe Food Culture of Spring Festival
中国春节英语课件PPT21张
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• 新年的准备工作在除夕前的七天就开 始了。根据中国农历，人们从腊月二 十四开始打扫屋子，二十六日杀猪宰 羊等等。每一天都有不同的活动，所 有这些活动将在正月十五结束。
Part 6 Customs and Practices 传统习俗
• Every family does a thorough house cleaning and purchases enough food, including fish, meat, roasted nuts and seeds, all kinds of candies and fruits, etc, for the festival period. Also, new clothes must be bought, especially for children.
Part 2 Festival Time 节日时长
• It comes on the first day of Chinese lunar calendar and lasts for almost half of a month. But in folk custom, this traditional holiday lasts from the 23rd day of the twelfth month to the 15th day of the first month (Lantern Festival) in the lunar calendar. Among these days, the New Year’s Eve and the first day of the New Year is the peak time. The exact days are different in every year according to the lunar calendar. • 春节从农历新年第一天开始，几乎要持续一整个月。但在民 间传统中，这一节日从腊月23日就开始了，直到正月十五 （元宵节）。在这些天里，除夕和春节第一天是最热闹的时 候。根据农历，每年除夕和春节所在的公历日期都有所不同。
上课春节风俗英文PPT课件
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Sweeping the Dust( 扫尘 ) “Dust” is homophonic(同音) with “chen”（尘） in Chinese, which means old and past. In this way, “sweeping the dust” before the Spring Festival means a thorough cleaning of houses to sweep away bad luck in the past year. This custom shows a good wish of putting away old things to welcome a new life.
give gifts
send New Year’s
ve New Year lucky money
Family Celebrations 家庭庆祝活动
What do families in your hometown do during the Spring
Festival ?
red-paper couplets
torches
firecrackers
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What do families in your hometown do during the Spring
Festival ?
put up New Year do spring
couplets
cleaning
3. 打牌
12.大扫除
play cards
do spring cleaning
4. 打麻将
play majiang
5. 送礼物
give gifts
Sweeping the Dust( 扫尘 ) “Dust” is homophonic(同音) with “chen”（尘） in Chinese, which means old and past. In this way, “sweeping the dust” before the Spring Festival means a thorough cleaning of houses to sweep away bad luck in the past year. This custom shows a good wish of putting away old things to welcome a new life.
give gifts
send New Year’s
ve New Year lucky money
Family Celebrations 家庭庆祝活动
What do families in your hometown do during the Spring
Festival ?
red-paper couplets
torches
firecrackers
第2页/共30页
What do families in your hometown do during the Spring
Festival ?
put up New Year do spring
couplets
cleaning
3. 打牌
12.大扫除
play cards
do spring cleaning
4. 打麻将
play majiang
5. 送礼物
give gifts
春节风俗英文ppt
Fireworks performance
In addition to firecrackers, people will also set off various fireworks, such as fireworks and firecrackers, to create a colorful visual effect. Fireworks performances are also an important activity during the Spring Festival, attracting many viewers to come and watch.
During the festival, people visit relatives, give red envelopes (hongbao) to children as gifts, and have family meals The Spring Festival is also a time for cleaning houses, buying new clothes, and setting off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the new year
The significance of the Spring Festival
The way to celebrate the Spring Festival
Before the festival, people clean their houses to sweet away bad luck and make way for incoming good luck They also prepare for the new year by buying gifts, food, and clothes
In addition to firecrackers, people will also set off various fireworks, such as fireworks and firecrackers, to create a colorful visual effect. Fireworks performances are also an important activity during the Spring Festival, attracting many viewers to come and watch.
During the festival, people visit relatives, give red envelopes (hongbao) to children as gifts, and have family meals The Spring Festival is also a time for cleaning houses, buying new clothes, and setting off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the new year
The significance of the Spring Festival
The way to celebrate the Spring Festival
Before the festival, people clean their houses to sweet away bad luck and make way for incoming good luck They also prepare for the new year by buying gifts, food, and clothes
精美英文春节习俗PPT课件
Returning to Work
After the extended Spring Festival holiday, people return to their daily routines and work schedules This transition marks the end of the positive season and the beginning of a new year of hard work and productivity
Historical Development
Over time, Spring Festival evolved to include various traditions and customs, reflecting China's rich cultural heritage The festival was officially recognized by the government during the Han Dynasty and has since been celebrated as a national holiday
01
Introduction to Spring Festival
பைடு நூலகம்
The Origin and History of Spring Festival
Origin
Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, has its roots in Anhui China's agricultural society It initially marked the end of winter and the beginning of the spring planning season
中国春节ppt英文版 Chinese New Year
▪ It’s a time of celebrating and thanksgiving for Chinese people.
The Origin of Chinese New Year
There are many legends and traditions about the origin of Chinese New Year.
▪ A dish consisting of fish will appear on the tables of Chinese families.
Entertainment – firework & firecrackers
Lantern Festival
▪ The Lantern Festival is to be held on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year.
▪ The kids carry lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
And…
Welcome to Chinese Club
There is going to be a Chinese club in the future, everybody is welcome! We will let you know the time when it begins.☺
If you go to Chinatown in London next week, what do you
think you may find?
Lots of Chinese people?
Delicious Chinese food?
Taking photo with ‘scissor hand’?
The Origin of Chinese New Year
There are many legends and traditions about the origin of Chinese New Year.
▪ A dish consisting of fish will appear on the tables of Chinese families.
Entertainment – firework & firecrackers
Lantern Festival
▪ The Lantern Festival is to be held on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year.
▪ The kids carry lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
And…
Welcome to Chinese Club
There is going to be a Chinese club in the future, everybody is welcome! We will let you know the time when it begins.☺
If you go to Chinatown in London next week, what do you
think you may find?
Lots of Chinese people?
Delicious Chinese food?
Taking photo with ‘scissor hand’?
春节 英文介绍 PPT 英文版
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翻译►
据介绍，相传中国古时候有一种叫 “年”的怪兽，头长触角，凶猛异 常。“年”长年深居海底，每到除 夕才爬上岸，吞食牲畜伤害人命。 因此，每到除夕这天，村村寨寨的 人们扶老携幼逃往深山，以躲避 “年”兽的伤害。
At midnight, "nian" beast into village. It found the village atmosphere is different from the village as the family's home, wife: DaGongZhi room door post candle lit. "Nian" was a beast fazhaodou, call loudly. "Nian" toward her mother-in-law glare at home for a moment, then the barking rush toward the past. Nearly the door, hospital suddenly spread "banging spluttered" Fried sound, "nian" shuddered, again dare not go up. Originally, "nian" most afraid of red, the light of fire, and exploding. At this time, her mother-in-law's door open, see the old man in a red nosocomial in laughing. "Nian" was surprised and distressed. Escape flied
翻译►
据介绍，相传中国古时候有一种叫 “年”的怪兽，头长触角，凶猛异 常。“年”长年深居海底，每到除 夕才爬上岸，吞食牲畜伤害人命。 因此，每到除夕这天，村村寨寨的 人们扶老携幼逃往深山，以躲避 “年”兽的伤害。
At midnight, "nian" beast into village. It found the village atmosphere is different from the village as the family's home, wife: DaGongZhi room door post candle lit. "Nian" was a beast fazhaodou, call loudly. "Nian" toward her mother-in-law glare at home for a moment, then the barking rush toward the past. Nearly the door, hospital suddenly spread "banging spluttered" Fried sound, "nian" shuddered, again dare not go up. Originally, "nian" most afraid of red, the light of fire, and exploding. At this time, her mother-in-law's door open, see the old man in a red nosocomial in laughing. "Nian" was surprised and distressed. Escape flied
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吃饺子
Having Jiaozi
• On New Year’s Eve, the whole family will sit together to make jiaozi and celebrate the Spring Festival. The shape of jiaozi is like gold ingot from ancient China. So people eat them and wish for money and treasure. The tradition of having jiaozi is very important during the Spring Festival. You cannot have a complete Spring Festival without having jiaozi.
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The origin of spring festival
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春节习俗
Customs of the Spring Festival
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4、New Year's Visit and Gift Money
On the first day of the Chinese lunar year, people pay formal calls on their relatives and friends, wishing them all the luck in the coming year. Juniors will greet seniors, wishing them health and longevity, while seniors will give juniors some gift money as a wish for their safety in the coming year.
竹
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2、Clothing
Red cloth is worn throughout the Spring Festival, because red will scare away evil spirits and bad fortune. People typically wear new clothes from head to toe to symbolize starting a new in the new year.
• The Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese festival and also the most important one of the whole year. Through the evolvement of thousands of years, a series of customs are spreading far and wide.
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3、Eating
There are different main courses everyday during the New Year, such as Jiao Zi (dumplings), the spring rolls, the sticky rice cakes, Tang Yuan, and so on.
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The customs of the spring festival
1、Putting up Spring Couplet (贴春联) and Burning Firecrackers(放鞭炮). On the Spring Festival, every household will put on doors a spring couplet written on red paper to give a happy and prosperous feeling of the Festival.
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Customs
.Set off fireworks
It is said that the evil spirits can be frightened to run away.
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烟花 firework
Firecrackers 鞭Page 8
set off fireworks / firecrackers
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The origin of spring festival
One day, an old man told them to put up red paper decorations on their windows and doors at each year's end to scare away Nian, because red is the color the beast feared the most. To combat the beast, the Chinese hang "good luck" wishes on red paper on the door and use fireworks at every year’s end.
Happy New Year
Spring Festival
Page 1
The origin of spring festival
The origin of spring festival
The origin of spring festival is too old to be traced. One legend goes that there was a beast named Nian, which had a very big mouth that would swallow a great many people with one bit. People were very scared.
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Jiao zi is the most important course in every family. The shape of Jiao Zi is like gold nuggets (Jing Yuanbao), so people eat them to wish for money and treasure. You cannot have a complete Spring Festival without having jiaozi.
吃饺子
Having Jiaozi
• On New Year’s Eve, the whole family will sit together to make jiaozi and celebrate the Spring Festival. The shape of jiaozi is like gold ingot from ancient China. So people eat them and wish for money and treasure. The tradition of having jiaozi is very important during the Spring Festival. You cannot have a complete Spring Festival without having jiaozi.
Page 3
The origin of spring festival
It is T__h_e_S_p_r_in_g_F_.estival It is celebrated on_l_u_n_a_r_J_a_n_u.ary 1
Page 4
4
春节习俗
Customs of the Spring Festival
Page 13
4、New Year's Visit and Gift Money
On the first day of the Chinese lunar year, people pay formal calls on their relatives and friends, wishing them all the luck in the coming year. Juniors will greet seniors, wishing them health and longevity, while seniors will give juniors some gift money as a wish for their safety in the coming year.
竹
Page 9
2、Clothing
Red cloth is worn throughout the Spring Festival, because red will scare away evil spirits and bad fortune. People typically wear new clothes from head to toe to symbolize starting a new in the new year.
• The Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese festival and also the most important one of the whole year. Through the evolvement of thousands of years, a series of customs are spreading far and wide.
Page 10
3、Eating
There are different main courses everyday during the New Year, such as Jiao Zi (dumplings), the spring rolls, the sticky rice cakes, Tang Yuan, and so on.
Page 5
The customs of the spring festival
1、Putting up Spring Couplet (贴春联) and Burning Firecrackers(放鞭炮). On the Spring Festival, every household will put on doors a spring couplet written on red paper to give a happy and prosperous feeling of the Festival.
Page 6
Customs
.Set off fireworks
It is said that the evil spirits can be frightened to run away.
Page 7
烟花 firework
Firecrackers 鞭Page 8
set off fireworks / firecrackers
Page 2
The origin of spring festival
One day, an old man told them to put up red paper decorations on their windows and doors at each year's end to scare away Nian, because red is the color the beast feared the most. To combat the beast, the Chinese hang "good luck" wishes on red paper on the door and use fireworks at every year’s end.
Happy New Year
Spring Festival
Page 1
The origin of spring festival
The origin of spring festival
The origin of spring festival is too old to be traced. One legend goes that there was a beast named Nian, which had a very big mouth that would swallow a great many people with one bit. People were very scared.
Page 11
Jiao zi is the most important course in every family. The shape of Jiao Zi is like gold nuggets (Jing Yuanbao), so people eat them to wish for money and treasure. You cannot have a complete Spring Festival without having jiaozi.