初中介紹Easter holiday.ppt

1、,Easter Day,節(jié)日起源,Jesus was crucified upon a cross, the third day Easter holiday was born. Easter Festival with religious origins to countries in Europe and the United States, Easter is a major holiday after Christmas.,復(fù)活節(jié)（主復(fù)活日）是西方的一個重要節(jié)日，在每年春分月圓之后第一個星期日。基督徒認(rèn)為，復(fù)活節(jié)象征著重生與希望，為紀(jì)念耶穌基督被釘死在十字架之后第三天復(fù)活的日子。,Br

2、ief introduction,The time of Easter,“Easter, anniversary of the Resurrection of Christ, observed on the first Sunday after a full moon on or after the equinox.”,復(fù)活節(jié)在每年春分月圓之后第一個星期日,As the vernal equinox(春分) each year is not fixed, so the exact date of Easter each year is uncertain. But the festival i

3、s roughly between March 22 and April 25. 根據(jù)西方教會的傳統(tǒng)，在春分節(jié)（3月21日）當(dāng)日見到滿月或過了春分見到第一個滿月之后，遇到的第一個星期日即為復(fù)活節(jié)。東方教會則規(guī)定，如果滿月恰好出現(xiàn)在這第一個星期日，則復(fù)活節(jié)再推遲一周。 由于每年的春分日都不固定， 所以每年的復(fù)活節(jié)的具體日期 也是不確定的。 但節(jié)期大致在3月22日至4月25日之間。,Customs of Easter,1）Parade,After church services, everyone went for a walk around the town. 在英國，每年都要舉行復(fù)活節(jié)化裝游行

4、，其間有民族風(fēng)格的風(fēng)笛樂隊(Pipe Band) ，孩子們裝扮的維多利亞女皇時代的皇宮衛(wèi)隊(Palace Guard)等。,Pipe Band and the Parade,2）Egg Hunting,1)Folklore tells us, it was started by a German duchess(公爵夫人) . It was said the brightly decorated eggs(五彩繽紛的彩蛋)were left by the Easter rabbit for the country children. 2)Children hunt for the eggs a

5、ll around the house. Neighborhoods and organizations hold Easter egg hunts, and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.,Egg Hunting,3）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

6、 that members of his court should wear their finest clothes on Easter. 在復(fù)活節(jié)穿新衣服的習(xí)俗是在公元后300年左右開始的，大約在第一個基督徒皇帝康斯坦丁的時代。他下令在復(fù)活節(jié)那天朝臣們都得穿最好的衣服。,wearing new clothes,4）Egg Rolling,It is a game which has been connected to the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christs tomb(墳?zāi)? when he was resurrected(復(fù)活). I

7、t is the only day of the year when tourists are allowed to wander over the White House lawn. The wife of the President sponsors(發(fā)起) it for the children of the entire country. It is open to children twelve years old and under.,Egg Rolling,Food,egg tart,Easters traditional food: Traditional food is me

8、at, mainly lamb and ham. They all have a certain meaning. Lamb is a symbol of devotion to Christ.,A big ham,Lamb,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

9、Jesus Christ, crosses, or lamb pattern, in order to commemorate Christ,Anther food:,Bread,Easter Eggs,When Easter is approaching, 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.

10、 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.,Be Happy,The symbolism of Easter eggs,In ancient times, the egg is a symbol of spring and the beginning of a new life. Later, Christia

11、ns also give the egg a new meaning, a layer of religious meaning, that is a symbol of resurrection of Jesus out of the Tomb.,Nowadays, Easter eggs are in order to bring happiness to people. These beautiful and decorative eggs represent the peoples good wishes and share the joy of the season change.,

12、Spring,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.,Red Eggs,Royal Easter eggs,GORGEOUS,How the old craftsmen carved eggs?,EXQUISITE,Easter Bunny,

13、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 Eas

14、ter for reproducing prolifically in spring.,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.,Peole love Easter Bunny,Typical Presents,Typical presents are rel

15、ated to spring and rebirth : eggs, chicken, bunny, flowers especially lilies.,chicken,eggs,bunny,flowers,lily,Easter Day Baskets,。On the morning of the Easter Day, children will find that the baskets are full of chocolate eggs, Easter Bunny, chicken toys and so on.,Adults presents,Easter is also a day you can show your concern to others by sending flowers, bonsai, brooch and so on. The people who go to church also presents bouquets to the ch