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中外节日的英文表达

中外节日的英文表达
中外节日的英文表达

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ChineseHolidays

元旦(1月1日)

NewYear'sDay

春节(农历一月一日)

theSpringFestival

元宵节(农历一月十五日)

theLanternFestival

清明节(4月5日)

theQingMingFestival;theTomb-sweepingFestival 中国青年节(5月4日)

ChineseYouthDay

端午节(农历五月初五)

theDragonBoatFestival

中秋节(农历八月十五)

theMid-autumnFestival;MoonFestival

教师节(9月10日)

Teachers'Day

重阳节(农历九月九日)

theDouble-ninthDay

国庆节(10月1日)

NationalDay

除夕(农历十二月三十日)

theLunarNewYear'sEve

WesternHolidays

情人节(2月14日)

St.Valentine'sDay

狂欢节(巴西,二月中、下旬)

Carnival

国际妇女节(3月8日)

InternationalWomen'sDay

圣帕特里克节(爱尔兰,3月17日)

St.Patrick'sDay

枫糖节(加拿大,3-4月)

MapleSugarFestival

愚人节(4月1日)

Fool'sDay

复活节(春分月圆后第一个星期日)

Easter

宋干节(泰国新年4月13日)

SongkranFestival

国际劳动节(5月1日)

MayDay;InternationalLabourDay

母亲节(5月的第二个星期日)

Mother'sDay

国际儿童节(6月1日) InternationalChildren'sDay

父亲节(6月的第三个星期日)

Father'sDay

啤酒节(德国十月节,10月10日) Beerfest;Oktoberfest;BeerFestival 南瓜节(北美10月31日) PumpkinDay

万圣节(11月1日)

HalloweenDay

感恩节(美国,11月最后一个星期4) ThanksgivingDay

圣诞除夕(12月24日) ChristmasEve

圣诞节(12月25日)

Christmas

OtherActivities

世界消费者权益日(3月15日) WorldConsumerRightDay

世界水日(3月22日) WorldWaterDay

世界卫生日(4月7日) WorldHealthDay

世界地球日(4月22日) WorldEarthDay

世界住房日(十月第一个星期一) WWorldHousingDay

国际秘书节(4月25日) InternationalSecretaryDay

国际红十字日(5月8日) InternationalRed-crossDay

国际护士节(5月12日) InternationalNurseDay

世界电信日(5月17日) WorldTelecommunicationDay

世界无烟日(5月31日)

WorldNo-TobaccoDay

世界环境日(6月5日) WorldEnvironmentDay

世界人口日(7月11日) WorldPopulationDay

世界旅游日(9月27日) WorldPopulationtourismDay

世界邮政日(10月9日) WorldPostDay

世界粮食日(10月16日)

WorldGrainDay

世界爱滋病日(12月1日) WorldAIDSDay

世界残疾日(12月3日) WorldDisabledDay

中西方传统节日差异

一、背景: 节日是指一年中被赋予特殊社会文化意义并穿插于日常之间的日子,是人们丰富多彩生活的集中展现。有这样一句名言: “每个民族的每个节日, 正是反映这个民族文化最真实的一面”。每个民族的传统节日都包含着一个民族历史形成和沉淀下来的性格、心理、信仰、道德情操、审美情趣,以及诸多民族文化深层结构内涵的价值取向,是民族精神在特定的社会土壤上长期孕育的结果和重要载体,是一个民族生存形态最突出、最具特色的展示。 二、中西方传统节日的起源与形成差异 由于中国长期处于封建统治的自给自足的农业社会和自然经济之中,所以其传统节日当然不可避免地保持其农业色彩。中国的主要传统节日,都跟中国作为农业社会所厉行的历法和中国历法中所规定的节气密切相关,具有浓厚的农业色彩。 在西方国家,宗教是文化和社会的中心。人们的思想可以通过宗教来反应。与此同时,宗教通过人类对上帝或精神的信仰控制着他们。自从欧洲大陆被基督教文明浸染后,西方几乎所有影响最大的传统节日都与基督教有关,可以毫不夸张地说,宗教存在于各行各业。 通过对比,我们看到:中国的节日主要与节气有关,祈求自身吉祥幸福,这充分体现了天人合一的中国传统哲学思想。比如我们过春节时有守岁除“夕”的习俗,这就是把自然人格化,追求人的精神消融于自然界之中,人与自然共呼吸的和谐状态。西方的节日主要源于宗教及相关事件,缅怀上帝、求其保佑,以基督教的精神教育感化着民众。比如过圣诞节时人们会感谢上帝,祈祷一切美好的梦想会变成现实。孩子们更为高兴,因为他们会收到圣诞老人送来的礼物。 三、中西方传统节日的习俗的差异 节日习俗则是在节日里出现的风俗习惯和庆祝方式。每个节日都有自己的一些独特的庆祝活动,这一点中西方都相同。但中西方的节日风俗却有着很大的不同, 中国的传统节日习俗主要以吃喝饮食为主题,并且以家庭为单位。中国的传统节日都以具有文化意蕴的饮食风俗:如清明节的冷食与雄黄酒、中秋节的月饼、重阳节的重阳糕与菊花酒、端午节的粽子等等。 西方人对生命的追求是以健康快乐为目的,除必须的饮食营养外,更主要的是通过宗教和娱乐活动来实现,认为人生来有原罪,必须通过信仰上帝,参加宗教仪式和不断忏悔等才能赎罪,从而得到行令净化和快乐,因此西方的节日习俗不仅有浓厚的宗教色彩,而且注重宗教仪式后的一种身心季解脱式的愉悦和快乐。 综上所述,我们可以发现,中西民族在这种节日活动中表现出来的文化差异:中国讲究饮食,体现了“民以食为天”的文化传统;西方则偏好交往,具有游牧文化的遗风和商业文明的特色。 四、中西方传统节日的文化价值的差异 在中国,人们尊重集体并把个人投入集体当中,他们重视集体而不是个人。因为是继承了儒家的集体主义,因此这些节日表现出对整体情况的考虑。而西方人却截然不同,他们尊敬人与自然,强调个人价值,并且追求自由主义和个人主义。从另一方面来说,中国的节日体现着中国人的美德和风尚,尊老爱幼,互叙亲情,这些是我们民族的优良传统,应该继续发扬,所以国人一直坚守着这些中国节的好习俗、好风气。西方的传统节日体现了社会发展的需要、社会前进的必然,体现了人类社会的群体性、众人共同参与性,适应了现代社会人们渴望互相交流、群体参与、共同发泄情绪的愿望。 五、结语 通过上述的分析比较可以看到,中西传统节日文化存在着其起源及习俗等方面的差异性。而在两种文化的交流中,它们彼此渗透彼此交融。中国作为一个文明古国,拥有着多彩的传统文化。然而在当今全球化的时代背景下,只有不断增强综合国力,包括增强文化竞争力,保持传统节日的生命力,才能融入国际社会,又稳住阵脚,从而立于不败之地。

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The comparison between Chinese and Western festivals 中西方节日文化的差异比较 Abstract: the process of comparing the Chinese and Western festivals and studying Western histories and cultures can help people promote the communication and understanding of different cultures. With the further development of society and inter-cultures, globalization will affect many aspects of life in all countries. And western festivals are becoming more and more popular in China. We should respect them and select the essence. China boasts a brilliant history and splendid traditions. In modern times, Chinese tradition should be preserved and promoted. But it seems that young people no longer treasure the tradition. On the contrary, they turn to pursue enthusiastically a seemingly more modern culture. If this trend is allowed to continue, the priceless heritage of our ancestors will be replaced by western traditions. Nobody expects such a consequence. So let’s join hand in hand to protect and carry forward Chinese tradition. Key words: Traditional festivals; Chinese and Western cultures; difference; globalization Introduction: “A holiday of a nation represents a glorious culture and concentrated customs of a nation.” To understand a nation's

中西方节日文化差异比较解读

中西方节日文化差异比较 传统的民族节日形成是一个民族的历史文化的长期积淀。节日的由来原因与人们的生活有密切的联系, 它体现了人民丰富的情感 世界, 寄托了人民对生活的热爱。有这样一句名言: “每个民族的每个节日, 正是反映这个民族文化最真实的一面”。可见, 要了解一个民族的文化底蕴, 必须从他们的传统节日入手, 才能了解到他们的 文化特色与民族特点。 一、中西节日的起源与形成差异 中国长期以来处于封建自给自足的农业社会和自然经济中, 其传统 节日具有浓厚的农业色彩,包含了农耕文明的社会特征, 主要是从岁时节令转换而来的。我国古代长期以农为本, 在生产力和农业技术不发达的情况下, 十分重视气候对农作物的影响。在春种、夏长、秋收、冬藏的过程中认识了自然时序的复杂规律, 总结出四时、二十四节气,形成了以节日为主的传统节日。勤劳的中国人民为了更好地生存, 必须大力发展农业, 而农业的发展离不开天气的关照。古人云“春雨贵如油”、“清明忙种麦, 谷雨种大田”。在古代, 春节、清明节( 古代称三月节) 等都是重要的农事节日。 西方文化由于长久受基督教的影响, 其传统节日起源带有浓厚的宗 教色彩, 如情人节( 纪念名叫瓦丁的基督教殉难者) 、复活节( 基督教纪念耶稣复活) 、万圣节( 纪念教会所有圣人) 、圣诞节( 基督教纪念耶稣诞生) , 这些节日的起源大多与宗教有关系。当然, 西方节日中也有和农业有关的节日, 但他们以农业为主的节日的历史不如

中国漫长。 二、中西节日庆祝方式差异 中国的传统节日, 基本是封建社会时期形成的, 不可避免地留下封建社会的痕迹: 等级制、家族式, 节日无不以家族内部活动为中心。西方的传统节日就不同了, 更多的是表现出人们的互动性、集体性和狂欢性, 以自我为中心, 崇尚个性张扬。这与中国节日的家族性恰好相反, 体现了西方文化的群体性, 反映了人们渴望互相交流、群体参与的愿望,体现了人人平等、自由表现自我的特点。这里试举两例说明。 ( 1) 春节与新年。作为新一年的开始, 中西方有着极大差异的庆祝方式。春节作为中国最重要的传统节日, 源于秦朝, 定于每年农历的一月一日, 从农历12月23日开始, 人民开始开展各种庆祝方式, 一直持续到元宵节。春节的习俗繁多, 如大扫除、吃团圆饭拜年、放鞭炮, 舞狮子等。总之, 不论是大街小巷, 都笼罩着一股浓浓的喜庆气氛。而西方, 他们崇尚的是过公历新年, 即元旦。相比之下他们过年的方式就浪漫多了, 在12月31日晚, 各地区的人民涌上街道,进行盛大的狂欢, 到了深夜接近零时时, 数十万人会聚集于一起, 诚心地祈祷, 为新的一年的到来倒计时。当大钟敲响12下, 顿时, 优美的乐曲奏响, 揭开了华丽舞会的序幕, 人们通宵达旦地庆祝。 可见, 春节与新年各有千秋: 春节, 充满浓厚的传统气息和独有的魅力; 新年, 体现时代的气息和潮流的感觉, 更贴近现代生活。( 2) 万圣节与中元节。万圣节作为西方的重要节日之一, 颇受人民

中西方传统节日对比英语作文

Second English papers Each nation has its own characteristic festivals that reflect the culture of itself、In China, as our country and western countries become increasingly closer, more and more chinese accept western culture、 However, some western festivals sometimes even more popular than traditional festivals, foreign cultural’s influence should not be underestimated、The main The main group of celebrating western festivals is youth group which takes students as the main force、People celebrate festivals such as Valentine's day, mother's day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day、In fact, because of the Chinese way of thinking, western holidays in China is just popular for Christmas and Valentine's day, not all western holidays attract people's attention、According to a survey of Central China Normal University, many college students know the existence of western festivals, but little of them know about their cultural connotations、In addition to Christmas, respondents who know other western festivals’meaning are less than 10%、Referring to the way to celebrating, in General, during the Festival, people send gifts such as flowers and greeting cards、They sing with friends, and bless or send

中西方节日方面文化差异

中西方节日文化对比 一、中西方传统节日起源的差异 各国有着不同的国情,其传统节日的起源和形成也存在很大的差别。中国是一个有着古老东方文明的国家。其悠久的历史和优良传统为传统节日的成长提供了肥沃的土壤。作为一个农业国,中华文化深深根植于农业,因此,农业活动使得节日更具有地方性色彩。从另一方面来说,传统节日的形成过程,是一个民族或国家的历史文化长期积淀凝聚的过程。例如,春节与一些农业活动,如种植、收获,有着密切的联系。作为中国最重要的节日,春节的起源可以追溯到几千年来不断进化的一系列丰富多彩的传说和传统。 西方的传统节日的起源都带有浓厚的宗教色彩。在西方国家,宗教是文化和社会的中心。人们的思想可以通过宗教来反应。与此同时,宗教通过人类对上帝或精神的信仰控制着他们。自从欧洲大陆被基督教文明浸染后,西方几乎所有影响最大的传统节日都与基督教有关,可以毫不夸张地说,宗教存在于各行各业。二、中西方传统节日庆祝方式的差异 我们中国是礼仪之邦,再加上儒家思想的长期影响,我们的节日就特别注重仪式,节日里,年轻人必须礼拜老人,全家要吃团圆饭,要阖家共庆,阖家节日。即使是春节的互相串门拜年,也基本是在亲属之间。一群陌生人在一起狂欢,那是没有的、不可想象的。西方的节日的庆祝却强调内容的丰富多彩。在节日里, 对于别人送来的礼物,中国人往往要推辞一番,表现得无可奈何地接受,接受后一般也不当面打开。而在西方文化中,人们对别人送的礼品,一般都要当面打开称赞一番,并且欣然道谢。 由此可见,中西方传统节日的庆祝方式几乎是成两极分化的中国的传统节日, 基本是封建社会时期形成的, 不可避免地留下封建社会的痕迹。西方的传统节日就不同了, 更多的是表现出人们的互动性、集体性和狂欢性, 以自我为中心,崇尚个性张扬。这与中国节日的家族性恰好相反, 体现了西方文化的群体性, 反映了人们渴望互相交流、群体参与的愿望,体现了人人平等、自由表现自我的特点。 三、中西方传统节日文化价值的差异 在中国,人们尊重集体并把个人投入集体当中,他们重视集体而不是个人价值或个人的自由发展。而西方人却截然不同,他们尊敬人与自然,强调个人价值,并且追求自由主义和个人主义。西方的人道主义重视个人价值,强调个人的权利与自由。从另一方面来说,中国的节日体现着中国人的美德和风尚,尊老爱幼,互叙亲情,这些是我们民族的优良传统,应该继续发扬,所以国人一直坚守着这些中国节的好习俗、好风气。其实中西方节日差异的远远不止这些,归根结底所有的一切还是与民族的历史有着密不可分的关系。随着世界各国交流的日益频繁及科学技术的发展,在国际交往中,我们所面对的是来自陌生的文化和思维方式、生活习惯及行为方式与我们迥然不同的人,在与之交往的过程中不可避免的会出现文化冲突的现象。所以,保护我们原有的传统文化是必须的,但吸收新的文化也是必不可少的。中西方的文化互相渗透,相互融合,这是两种文化紧跟时代潮 流、永葆生命活力的一大福音。

中西节日文化差异英文

中西节日文化差异英文 Revised by Liu Jing on January 12, 2021

The comparison between Chinese and Western festivals 中西方节日文化的差异比较 Abstract: the process of comparing the Chinese and Western festivals and studying Western histories and cultures can help people promote the communication and understanding of different cultures. With the further development of society and inter-cultures, globalization will affect many aspects of life in all countries. And western festivals are becoming more and more popular in China. We should respect them and select the essence. China boasts a brilliant history and splendid traditions. In modern times, Chinese tradition should be preserved and promoted. But it seems that young people no longer treasure the tradition. On the contrary, they turn to pursue enthusiastically a seemingly more modern culture. If this trend is allowed to continue, the priceless heritage of our ancestors will be replaced by western traditions. Nobody expects such a consequence. So let’s join hand in hand to protect and carry forward Chinese tradition. Key words: Traditional festivals; Chinese and Western cultures; difference; globalization Introduction: “A holiday of a nation represents a glorious culture and concentrated customs of a nation.” To understand a nation's

中西节日文化差异英文)

The comparison between Chinese and Western festivals 中西方节日文化的差异比较 Abstract: the process of comparing the Chinese and Western festivals and studying Western histories and cultures can help people promote the communication and understanding of different cultures. With the further development of society and inter-cultures, globalization will affect many aspects of life in all countries. And western festivals are becoming more and more popular in China. We should respect them and select the essence. China boasts a brilliant history and splendid traditions. In modern times, Chinese tradition should be preserved and promoted. But it seems that young people no longer treasure the tradition. On the contrary, they turn to pursue enthusiastically a seemingly more modern culture. If this trend is allowed to continue, the priceless heritage of our ancestors will be replaced by western traditions. Nobody expects such a consequence. So let’s join hand in hand to protect and carry forward Chinese tradition. Key words: Traditional festivals; Chinese and Western cultures; difference; globalization Introduction: “A holiday of a nation represents a glorious culture and concentrated customs of a nation.” To understand a nation's cultural implication s and its cultural characteristics, we must start with its traditional festivals. There exists great difference between Chinese and Western festivals due to their different languages, education, life styles and customs. Recently, western festivals are becoming more and more popular among Chinese. On one hand, it can indeed bring some benefits to our country to some extent. On the other hand, we should pay attention to this phenomenon. The differences in their origin and shaping, celebration, food, banquet manners, color of festive dressing and the attitudes of accepting presents contribute to the great differences of Chinese and Western festive cultures. On the background of globalization, we should pay respect to western festivals, and carry forward our excellent traditional festivals at the same time. “A holiday of a nation represents a glorious culture and concentrated customs of a nation.” To understand a nation's cultural implications and its cultural characteristics, we must start with its traditional festivals. There exists great difference between the Chinese and Western festivals due to their different languages, education, life styles and customs.Recently, western festivals are becoming more and more popular among Chinese people, especially among the young. According to an internet survey, more than half of the thirties prefer foreign festivals.With the further development of society and

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中西方节日的文化差异研究 Cultural Differences in Chinese and Western Festivals 摘要:节日是世界各国的宝贵文化遗产,不同国家的节日反映着不同的文化背景。本文旨在讨论中西方节日的文化差异以及某些重大节日的对比研究,以达到促进跨文化交流的目的。关键词:节日;文化差异;春节与圣诞节;清明节与万圣节;七夕与情人节;对比研究 Abstract Festivals are precious cultural heritage of different countries, so different festivals can reflect different cultures. This article discusses cultural differences and comparison between someone in Chinese and western festivals, aiming to promote cross-culture communication. Key words festivals; culture differences; Spring Festival and the Christmas Day; the Pure Brightness Festival and the Halloween; the Chinese Valentine’s Day and the Western Valentine’s Day 1. Summary Festivals are precious cultural heritage of different countries. That is also the reason why festivals in China and western countries have little in common. As a matter of fact, Chinese and western festivals serve as an intriguing window into their cultural differences. Their different origins and people's different ways to celebrate the festivals all reflect their cultural contrasts. First of all, the naming and the origins of Chinese and western festivals are an indication of their totally different traditions. In China, many of our festivals are connected with seasons which have great influence on agriculture. New Year's Day, the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Duanwu Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Chongyang Festival and Winter Solstice Festival are all examples. Take Duanwu Festival, for instance. Except for the explanations to honor the great poet Quyuan, many folk scholars believe that it originated from summer solstice and people's worship of dragons. In the fifth lunar month, crops begin to grow quickly. Obviously water is vitally important to agricultural production. While in ancient China, dragon was believed to be the god in charge of water. On the day of the festival, people raced dragon boats to please the god and offer him Zongzi. In this way, they pray for favorable weather for agriculture. As regards Chongyang Festival which falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, it is in the golden harvest season. All people are in great enjoyment of the exciting harvest. So we can see China has been a big country of agriculture since along time ago, and Chinese people tend to attach great importance to agriculture. Now let's see the origins of the western festivals. More often than not, we find the appearance of religion, especially Christianity. There are New Year's Day, Epiphany, Saint Patrick's Day, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. They are all connected with religion. Good Friday is the anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus, Easter is to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection and Christmas is the birthday of Jesus Christ. We can see western festivals are covered with a strong color of religion. What's more, people's different ways to celebrate the festivals embody their different values. In China, we pursue health, union, and harmony. Food is a main subject for the

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