Easter-复活节英语版ppt

The source of Easter bunny
Based on the ancient legend of the European ,hare does not close its eyes all day and night. They can watch other animals so rabbits stand for the bright moon. Besides, the calculation of Easter is based on the spring full moon days , so hare is regarded as a symbol of Easter for reproducing prolifically in spring.
Easter is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. The legend of Jesus was crucified on the cross, resurrecting and ascending on the third day after death. Church to celebrate Easter every year refers to the first Sunday after the spring equinox full moon. If the full moon happens to be the day Sunday, Easter was postponed one week. Therefore Easter may between March 22nd and April 25th, any day.
During the holiday season, in accordance with traditional customs cooked eggs will be painted red,
on behalf of Swan Tears of Blood, and also express happiness after the birth of the goddess of life.
Nowadays, Easter eggs are in order to bring happiness to people. These beautiful and decorative eggs represent the people's good wishes and share the joy of the season change.
Lovely Bread
The bread makes Christians think that Jesus is the eternal life of live food. In many European countries, Easter is usually baked another special Easter bread, bread painted the words of Jesus Christ, crosses, or lamb pattern, in order to commemorate Christ
In ancient times, the egg is a symbol of spring and the beginning of a new life. Later, Christians also give the egg a new meaning, a layer of religious meaning, that is a symbol of resurrection of Jesus out of the Tomb.
Pipe Band and the Parade
Go to Church
Christians go to church on Easter Sunday. They leave at the sunrise. They sing and pray.
Egg Hunting
On Easter morning, the children hunt for the eggs all around the house. Neighborhoods and organizations hold Easter egg hunts, and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.
It is the only day of the year when tourists are allowed to wander over the White House lawn. The wife of the President sponsors(发起) it for the children of the entire country. It is open to children twelve years old and under.
What is ‘Good Friday’?
‘Good Friday’ is a national holiday in the UK. This celebrates the day that Jesus died on the cross. Jesus is also called the ‘lamb’ that was sacrificed for humankind.
EASTER FLOWERS
Generally people love to have the nice white lily as part of the Easter gift. People all think lily is a perfect gift of nature to beautify our Easter in west.
2.3 Flower
Easter-复活节英语版ppt
What is Easter?
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the Easter Day.
Easter is one of the oldest and most meaningful Christian festival. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians around the world celebrate every year. Easter is a symbol of rebirth and hope.
As messengers to send eggs, rabbits are popular with children. On Easter Day, children will receive presents like rabbits. It is Americans who give it the cute name , that is , Easter Bunny.
When is Easter?
Usually in April. This depends on the lunar calendar (the moon). Time is the first Sunday after the vernal equinox full moon.
The Easter holiday – the 1st day
Egg Hunting
wearing new clothes
The custom of wearing new clothes on Easter began around 300 A.D., around the time of Constantine, the first Christian emperor. He decreed that members of his court should wear their finest clothes on Easter.
roast chicken
smoked salmon
roast leg of lamb
cake
pproaching, the candy shop windows will be filled with even more than these eggs in order to attract a wide variety of kids. At Easter Eve, children dress up some eggs to be colored. Some of these eggs cook very old, some only empty shells. At Easter morning, children will happily find that the Easter basket is filled with chocolate Easter eggs.
The Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is a mythical character depicted as a rabbit. In legend, the creature brings baskets filled with colored eggs, candy and toys to the homes of children on the night before Easter
Egg Rolling
Children color eggs too.
Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday.
Easter's traditional food: Traditional food is meat, mainly
lamb and ham. They all have a certain meaning. Lamb is a symbol of devotion to Christ.
Parade
After church services, everyone went for a walk around the town.
在英国，每年都要举行复活节化装游 行，其间有民族风格的风笛乐队(Pipe Band) ，孩子们装扮的维多利亚女皇时 代的皇宫卫队(Palace Guard)等。
在复活节穿新衣服的习俗是在公元后300年 左右开始的，大约在第一个基督徒皇帝康斯 坦丁的时代。他下令在复活节那天朝臣们都 得穿最好的衣服。
wearing new clothes
4）Egg Rolling
It is a game which has been connected to the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ‘s tomb(坟墓) when he was resurrected(复活).
Easter Menu egg tart
hot cross buns
The bread makes Christians think that Jesus is the eternal life of live food. In many European countries, Easter is usually baked another special Easter bread, bread painted the words of Jesus Christ, crosses, or lamb pattern, in order to commemorate Christ.