春节习俗英语ppt 篇一
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and is marked by various customs and traditions. In this English PowerPoint presentation, we will explore some of the most significant customs of the Chinese New Year.
1. Red Envelopes (红包)
One of the most well-known customs during the Chinese New Year is the giving of red envelopes. Red envelopes, also known as "hongbao," are small red packets filled with money. They are given by married couples and elders to children and unmarried individuals as a symbol of good luck and blessings for the upcoming year. The red color of the envelope is considered to be auspicious and is believed to ward off evil spirits.
2. Fireworks and Firecrackers (烟花和爆竹)
Fireworks and firecrackers are an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebration. The loud noises and bright lights are believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck for the new year. It is customary to set off fireworks and firecrackers at midnight on New Year's Eve and throughout the following days.
3. Reunion Dinner (团圆饭)
The reunion dinner is an important tradition during the Chinese New Year. It is a time when family members gather together to enjoy a festive feast. The meal usually consists of various traditional dishes, such as fish, dumplings, and sticky rice cake. It symbolizes unity, harmony, and good fortune for the family.
4. Lion Dance (舞狮)
The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed during the Chinese New Year. It involves two performers dressed in a lion costume, mimicking the movements of a lion. The dance is accompanied by the beat of drums, cymbals, and gongs. It is believed that the lion dance brings good luck and drives away evil spirits.
5. Lantern Festival (元宵节)
The Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration. It takes place on the 15th day of the lunar calendar, which is also known as the first full moon of the year. During this festival, lanterns of various shapes and sizes are lit and displayed. People also participate in lantern riddle games and eat sweet glutinous rice balls called tangyuan.
These are just a few of the many customs and traditions associated with the Chinese New Year. It is a time of joy, celebration, and renewal, as people bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year with hope and good fortune. We hope that this presentation has provided you with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese New Year.
春节习俗英语ppt 篇二
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time of great celebration and joy in China. It is a time when families come together, traditions are honored, and hopes for a prosperous new year are shared. In this English PowerPoint presentation, we will delve into the fascinating customs and traditions of the Chinese New Year.
1. Spring Cleaning (扫房)
Before the arrival of the Chinese New Year, it is customary for families to thoroughly clean their homes. It symbolizes the removal of bad luck and the welcoming of good fortune. The cleaning process involves sweeping away the old year's dirt and clutter, making way for a fresh start in the new year.
2. Decorating with Red (贴春联和贴窗花)
Red is the dominant color during the Chinese New Year as it is believed to bring good luck and happiness. Families decorate their homes with red couplets (春联) and paper-cut window decorations (窗花). The couplets are poems or phrases written on red paper that express good wishes for the new year. The window decorations are intricate paper-cut designs that are hung on windows to add a festive touch to the home.
3. Dumplings (饺子)
Dumplings are a staple food during the Chinese New Year. They are shaped like gold ingots, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Making dumplings is a family activity where each member participates in the preparation. It is believed that eating dumplings during the New Year will bring good luck and fortune.
4. Dragon and Lion Dances (舞龙舞狮)
The dragon and lion dances are traditional performances during the Chinese New Year. The dragon dance involves a team of performers holding up a long dragon-shaped puppet and dancing to the beat of drums and cymbals. The lion dance is performed by two individuals inside a lion costume, mimicking the movements of a lion. These dances are believed to bring good luck and scare away evil spirits.
5. Giving and Receiving Red Envelopes (发红包)
The giving and receiving of red envelopes are a cherished tradition during the Chinese New Year. Married couples and elders give red envelopes filled with money to children and unmarried individuals. It is a gesture of good luck and blessings for the new year. The red envelopes are also a way to share wealth and prosperity with loved ones.
The Chinese New Year is a time of renewal, hope, and family bonding. It is a celebration of tradition and culture that has been passed down through generations. We hope that this presentation has provided you with insights into the customs and traditions of the Chinese New Year and has sparked an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of China.
春节习俗英语ppt 篇三
春节习俗中英文介绍
年夜饭
China nation has a strong family concept and always have family reunion in some important days. Family Reunion Dinner is an essential custom on New Year's Eve. They usually enjoy a big feast this day. And dumpling and fish are must during the Family Reunion Dinner on New Year's Eve. Some people will put a coin inside one dumpling. The people who eat this dumpling will be to thought be a lucky guy. The fish could not be eaten out because the fish means extra things by partial tone. And it represents the wish for a prosperous year with abundant and even extra wealth and luck.
中国人的家庭观念很强,在重要的节日里都会团圆。除夕夜的团圆饭是重要习俗。大家通常会在这天大吃一顿。饺子和鱼是宴席上的必须品。有的人会在包饺子时放一枚硬币进去,谁吃到了他就有好运气。鱼不能被吃完,因为“鱼”和“余”同音,预示年年有余。
回娘家
On the second day of the New Year the married daughters, together with their husbands and children, will go back t
o their parents' house for the reunion dinners, to show their respect and deep affection. Bringing along with them are the presents of waxed ducks, sausage meat, chickens, ducks, fruit, confectionary and the most important thing is the Hongbao or red packets containing present money. After lunch or dinner the married daughters will return home with presents given by the parents. In the olden time when it was a great distance to walk to the parents' place the married daughters might stay for a few days there.正月初二回娘家,嫁出去的女儿要携带自己的丈夫和儿女回娘家吃团圆饭,以表达自己的感恩之情。回娘家要带礼物,蜡鸭,香肠,鸡,鸭,水果,糖果,最重要的就是给红包。午饭或者晚饭后,出家的女儿就要带着父母准备的礼物回自己的家了。在古代,婆家和娘家的距离很远,女儿可以在自己娘家多呆几天
拜年
New Year Visiting is an important custom on the first day of the New Year's Eve, which is called the New Year's Day. And children can get lucky money (Yasui Qian). we call such New Year greetings Jíxiánghùa (吉祥話) , the most common Jíxiánghùa include Xīnnián kuàilè (新年快乐: literately means Happy New Year, and guònián hǎo (过年好: Having a Prosperous New Year. Of course there are a lot more examples that you can think, create and use, to make people really cheerful.
在新年的头一天,拜年是一个重要的习俗。孩子们通常能得到压岁钱。拜年要说吉祥话,常用的吉祥话有“新年快乐”、“过年好”等。当然如果你能创新,大家就会更高兴啦。
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