一个月内有些什么节日（西方）

一个月内有些什么节日（西方）

春节Spring Festival (January/February)Chinese people make dumplings and perform lion and dragon dances.元宵节Lantern Festival (lunar农历January 15th)It marks the end of the Spring Festival .On this day, people eat sweet dumplings for good luck, watch the lantern show and guess riddles.除夕Chinese New Year’s Eve (the last day of lunar December)People have dumplings and stay up until midnight to welcome the New Year.中秋节 Mid-autumn Festival (lunar August 15th)On this day people eat moon cakes and enjoy a bright full moon.教师节 Teacher’s Day (September 10th)Students send flowers and presents to their teachers.劳动节 May Day (May 1st)There are many holidays and festivals in China. One is the International Labor Day or May Day 1st. People normally enjoy a seven-day holiday. They often go shopping or touring.端午节/龙舟节 The Dragon Boat Festival (lunar May 5th )The Dragon Boat Festival is on the lunar May 5th. On this day, people hold dragon boat races in many places and eat rice dumplings to remember Qu Yuan.国庆节 National Day (October 1st)October 1st is National Day. It is a very important holiday. People around the country celebrate the birthday of China on that day. In Beijing, the capital of China, many people go to Tian’ an men Square to watch the National flag go up.元旦 New Year’s Day(January 1st) 2.西方节日 圣诞节 Christmas (December 25th )People in many countries celebrate Christmas and give each other presents.感恩节 Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November)Families in the USA get together for a big dinner. Many People eat roast turkey and potatoes.愚人节 April Fool’s Day (April 1st )Children and some adults play tricks on their friends. 母亲节 Mother’s Day (the second Sunday in May)People honor their mothers by giving presents and postcards, and often have a family get-together.父亲节 Father’s Day