人教 模块3 Unit1 阅读课件（19PPT）.ppt

Unit 1 Festivals around the world There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentines Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was killed for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailers daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it From Your Valentine. Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine. 　Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball. 　　 Warming up What festivals are they? When do they take place? Spring Festival January 1 Lantern Festival January 15 Dragon Boat Festival May 5 Mid-autumn Day August 15 (lunar calendar) Easter around March 22---April 25 Thanksgiving Day the last Thursday of November Halloween October 31 Christmas Day December 25 Chinese traditional festivals Lunar New Year Lantern Festival April the fifth. of the fifth lunar month Seven fairs festival Mid-Autumn Festival The 9th day of the 9th lunar month the Spring Festival the 15th day of the 1st lunar month. Pure Brightness Day Dragon Boat Festival the 5th day The 7th day of the 7th lunar month the 5th day of the 8th lunar month. Double Ninth festival January 1st International Women’s Day Arbor Day May 1st Chinese Youth Day June 1st Army Day September 10th National Day New Year March 8. March 12th International Labor Day May 4th . Children’s Day August 1st Teachers’ Day October 1st Chinese Legal Holidays Go through the passage quickly: How many types of festivals are mentioned in