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中国大学MOOC网中南大学《综合英语》课程李瑶教授1.4 Chinese Traditional Festivals1.4中国传统节日I. Solar calendar or lunar calendar?I. 阳历还是阴历?Every nation in the world has its own traditional festivals, so does China. In modern China there are two calendars in use. The solar calendar is the same calendar as used in Western countries. This is the official calendar. The lunar calendar or the Farmer’s Calendar is the one that the Chinese have used throughout most of their history. Traditional Chinese festivals are usually fixed according to the Lunar calendar.世界上每个国家都有自己的传统节日，中国也是如此。
在现代中国有两种日历。
阳历与西方国家所用的历法相同，是官方日历。
阴历或农历是中国人在大部分历史上使用的日历。
中国的传统节日通常是根据农历来定的。
II. Festivals and CustomsII. 节日和习俗Then, could you list some Chinese major traditional festivals? Do you know the customs on these festivals?你能列举一些中国主要的传统节日吗？你知道这些节日的习俗吗？Yes, the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Qingming Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Seventh Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Ethnic groups have also retained their own traditional festivals including the Water Sprinkling Festival of the Dai people, the Torch Festival of the Yi people and so on.当然能。
中国传统节日（中英文对照简介）目录The Spring Festival（春节）Lantern Festival（元宵节）Qingming Festival（清明节）Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）Double Seventh Festival（七夕）Mid-Autumn Festival（中秋节）Double Ninth Festival（重阳节）Winter Solstice Festival（冬至）The Spring Festival（春节）The first day of the first lunar month is the New Year in the Chinese lunar calendar. Among the traditional Chinese festivals, this is the most important and the most bustling. Since it occurs at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, people also call it the Spring Festival.Chinese have many traditional customs relating to the Spring Festival. Since the 23rd day of the 12th lunar montha, people start to prepare for the event. Every family will undertake thorough cleaning, do their Spring Festival shopping, create paper-cuts for window decoration, put up New Year picturesb, write Spring Festival coupletsc, make New Year cakesd, and also prepare all kinds of food to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new.New Year's Eve is the time for a happy reunion of all family members, when they sit around the table to have a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, talking and laughing, until daybreak, which is called "staying up to see the year out". When the bell tolls midnight on New Year's Eve, people eat dumplings. In ancient times, midnight was called zishi (a period of the day from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.). Dumplings (jiaozi) are eaten because it sounds the same as "change of the year and the day" in Chinese.From the first day of the lunar year, people pay New Year calls on relatives and friends, which is an important custom for the Spring Festival.Setting off firecrackers is the favorite activity of children in the Spring Festival. According to legend, this could drive off evil spirits. The continuous sound of firecrackers can be heard everywhere, adding to the atmosphere of rejoicing and festivity.Many places hold temple fairs. The wonderful dragon lantern dance and the lion dance performances, along with various handicraft articles and local snacks attract thousands of people.With the development of the times, some changes have taken place inthe customs of spending the Spring Festival. For example, to prevent environmental pollution, many cities have banned firecrackers. But this does not have an impact on the happy atmosphere of the festival. On New Year's Eve, family members get together to have dinner while watching TV programs.For Chinese at home and abroad, the Spring Festival is always the most important festival.农历的正(zheng)月初一，是中国的农历新年。
中国传统节日Traditional Chinese holiday中国的传统节庆膳食是节日必不可少的伴侣。
例如，我国的端午节(the Dragon Boat Festival)是纪念古代诗人屈原的日子。
那一天，人们通常要赛龙舟、吃粽子(zongzi)。
中秋节是观赏满月的日子。
圆圆的月亮象征着圆满，象征着家庭团聚。
因此，中秋节(TheMid-autumnFestival)的特制食品是一种圆形的月饼。
春节是中国的农历新年(the Chinese lunar New Year’s holiday)，除了常见的家禽和肉类之外，人们还要按各自的地方习俗烹制传统食物，如饺子和年糕。
端午节The Duanwu Festival端午节，又叫龙舟节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。
屈原是一位忠诚和受人敬仰的大臣,他给国家带来了和平和繁荣。
但最后因为受到诽谤（vilify）而最终投河自尽。
人们撑船到他自尽的地方，抛下粽子，希望鱼儿吃粽子，不要吃屈原的身躯。
几千年来，端午节的特色在于吃粽子（glutinous dumplings）和赛龙舟，尤其是在一些河湖密布的南方省份。
春节The Spring Festival在我国，一年有很多节日，在这些节日中，我最喜欢春节。
这不仅因为它是一年中最大的节日，更因为它是新一年的开始，给人们带来新的希望，也因为它是亲朋好友团聚的时刻。
不管身在何方，人们总会在春节前回到家里准备过节。
通常，我们会在除夕夜吃一顿丰盛的晚餐，之后家人团座一起，分享一年以来的生活以及新年计划。
有的人则会玩游戏或者出去玩。
大年初一，人们通常会早起，会与见到的人说吉祥话。
孩子们会得到压岁钱。
在接下来的几天里，人们会带上新年祝福互相串门拜年。
总之，春节是一个欢聚一堂、供人享乐的日子。
元旦New Year's DayToday is the New Year’s Day. I have a three-day holiday, so I can go out have fun or stay at hometo have a good rest. Today, my parents take me out. We go to the mall. Many things are cheap somy mother buys many. I have a new cloth and a pairof shoes. I am so happy. They are the gifts forthe New Year. At night, we have a big dinner outside. The foods are so delicious. Today is a happyday.国庆节The National Day10月1日是我国的国庆节，这是全国的共同节日。
中国传统节日英语阅读理解？答：Chinese Traditional FestivalsChina has a rich cultural heritage with a diverse range of traditional festivals celebrated throughout the year. These festivals hold great significance and are deeply rooted in Chinese history, customs, and beliefs. Let's explore some of these traditional festivals.1. Spring Festival (Chinese New Year):The most important and widely celebrated festival in China, the Spring Festival marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year. It is a time for family reunions, feasts, fireworks, and the exchange of red envelopes filled with money as a symbol of good luck.2. Lantern Festival:Falling on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival signifies the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. People gather to admire beautifully decorated lanterns and participate in various activities, such as solving riddles written on the lanterns.3. Dragon Boat Festival:Held on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates Qu Yuan, a famouspoet from ancient China. Dragon boat races are organized, with teams paddling vigorously to the beat of drums, while rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves (zongzi) are enjoyed.4. Mid-Autumn Festival:Also known as the Moon Festival, it falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. Families come together to appreciate the full moon, indulge in delicious mooncakes, and enjoy the company of loved ones. The festival symbolizes unity and harmony.5. Double Seventh Festival (Qixi Festival):Known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, this festival takes place on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. It celebrates the legendary love story of the weaver girl and the cowherd. Traditionally, young girls make wishes for love and skillful hands by demonstrating their needlework.These festivals not only provide opportunities for celebration and enjoyment but also serve as a way to honor Chinese culture and traditions. They showcase the deep-rooted values of family, unity, and harmony that are cherished by the Chinese people.Reading Comprehension Questions:1. Which festival marks the beginning of the lunarcalendar year?2. What activity is associated with the Lantern Festival?3. What does the Dragon Boat Festival commemorate?4. When is the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated?5. Which festival celebrates love and features needlework?Answers:1. The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year).2. Solving riddles written on lanterns.3. Qu Yuan, a famous poet from ancient China.4. On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.5. Double Seventh Festival (Qixi Festival).。
中国传统节日介绍英文版元旦 New Year' s Day (Jan.1 )国际劳动妇女节 International Working women' s Day （women's Day)( Mar.8) 国际劳动节 Internationals Labor Day （May. Day） (May.1)中国青年节 Chinese Youth Day ( May.4)国际儿童节 International Children's Day （Children's Day） (June .1 ) 中国共产党诞生纪念日 ( 党的生日） Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party ( the Party' s Birthday） (July .1)建军节 Army Day (August .1)教师节 Teachers' Day (Sept.1)中国传统节日春节 the Spring Festival （ New Year’s Day of the Chinese lunar calendar）农历正月初一元宵节（灯节) the Lantern Festival 农历正月十五清明节 the Qing Ming Festival 四月五日前后端午节 the Dragon-Boat Festival 农历五月初五中秋节 the Mid-Autumn Festival （the Moon Festival）农历八月十五重阳节 the Double Ninth Festival 农历九月初九元旦(1月1日)New Year's Day春节(农历一月一日)the Spring Festival元宵节(农历一月十五日)the Lantern Festival国际劳动妇女节(3月8日)International Working Women's Day植树节(3月12日)Arbor Day邮政节(3月20日)Postal Day世界气象节(3月23日)World Meteorology Day清明节(4月5日)Qing Ming Festival; Tomb-sweeping Festival国际劳动节(5月1日)International Labour Day中国青年节(5月4日)Chinese Youth Day护士节(5月12日)Nurses’ Festival端午节(农历五月初五)the Dragon Boat Festival国际儿童节(6月1日)International Children's Day中国共产党成立纪念日(7月1日)the Party's Birthday建军节(8月1日) Army Day中秋节(农历八月十五)Mid-autumn(Moon)Festival教师节(9月10日)Teachers' Day重阳节(农历九月九日)Double-ninth Day国庆节(10月1日)National Day除夕(农历十二月三十日)New Year's Eve阳历节日1月1日元旦（New Year's Day) 2月2日世界湿地日(World Wetlands Day)2月14日情人节(Valentine's Day) 3月3日全国爱耳日3月5日青年志愿者服务日 3月8日国际妇女节(International Women' Day) 3月9日保护母亲河日 3月12日中国植树节(China Arbor Day)3月14日白色情人节(White Day)3月14日国际警察日(International Policemen' Day)3月15日世界消费者权益日(World Consumer Right Day）3月21日世界森林日（World Forest Day)3月21日世界睡眠日(World Sleep Day)3月22日世界水日(World Water Day)3月23日世界气象日(World Meteorological Day)3月24日世界防治结核病日(World Tuberculosis Day)4月1日愚人节(April Fools' Day)4月5日清明节（Tomb-sweeping Day)4月7日世界卫生日(World Health Day）4月22日世界地球日(World Earth Day)4月26日世界知识产权日(World Intellectual Property Day)5月1日国际劳动节(International Labor Day)5月3日世界哮喘日(World Asthma Day)5月4日中国青年节（Chinese Youth Day)5月8日世界红十字日(World Red-Cross Day)5月12日国际护士节(International Nurse Day)5月15日国际家庭日(International Family Day)5月17日世界电信日(World Telecommunications Day)5月20日全国学生营养日5月23日国际牛奶日(International Milk Day)5月31日世界无烟日(World No-Smoking Day)6月1日国际儿童节(International Children's Day)6月5日世界环境日(International Environment Day)6月6日全国爱眼日6月17日世界防治荒漠化和干旱日(World Day to combat desertification) 6月23日国际奥林匹克日(International Olympic Day)6月25日全国土地日6月26日国际禁毒日(International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking)7月1日中国共产党诞生日(Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party)7月1日国际建筑日（International Architecture Day)7月7日中国人民抗日战争纪念日7月11日世界人口日(World Population Day)8月1日中国人民解放军建军节(Army Day)8月12日国际青年节(International Youth Day)9月8日国际扫盲日(International Anti-illiteracy Day)9月10日中国教师节(Teacher's Day)9月16日中国脑健康日9月16日国际臭氧层保护日(International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer)9月20日全国爱牙日9月21日世界停火日(World Cease-fire Day)9月27日世界旅游日(World Tourism Day)10月1日中华人民共和国国庆节(National Day)10月1日国际音乐日(International Music Day)10月1日国际老年人日(International Day of Older Persons)10月4日世界动物日(World Animal Day)10月5日世界教师日(World Teachers' Day)（联合国教科文组织确立）10月8日全国高血压日10月9日世界邮政日(World Post Day)10月10日世界精神卫生日(World Mental Health Day)10月14日世界标准日(World Standards Day)10月15日国际盲人节(International Day of the Blind)10月15日世界农村妇女日(World Rural Women's Day)10月16日世界粮食日(World Food Day)10月17日国际消除贫困日(International Day for the Eradication of Poverty)10月24日联合国日(United Nations Day)10月24日世界发展新闻日(World Development Information Day)10月28日中国男性健康日10月29日国际生物多样性日(International Biodiversity Day)10月31日万圣节(Halloween)11月8日中国记者节11月9日消防宣传日11月14日世界糖尿病日(World Diabetes Day)11月17日国际大学生节11月25日国际消除对妇女的暴力日(International Day For the elimination of Violence against Women)12月1日世界爱滋病日(World AIDS Day)12月3日世界残疾人日(World Disabled Day）12月4日全国法制宣传日12月9日世界足球日（World Football Day)12月25日圣诞节(Christmas Day)12月29日国际生物多样性日(International Biological Diversity Day)1月最后一个星期日国际麻风节3月最后一个完整周的星期一中小学生安全教育日春分月圆后的第一个星期日复活节(Easter Monday)(有可能是3月22-4月25日间的任一天)5月第二个星期日母亲节(Mother's Day)5月第三个星期日全国助残日6月第三个星期日父亲节(Father's Day)9月第三个星期二国际和平日(International Peace Day)9月第三个星期六全国国防教育日9月第四个星期日国际聋人节(International Day of the Deaf)10月的第一个星期一世界住房日(World Habitat Day)10月的第二个星斯一加拿大感恩节(Thanksgiving Day)10月第二个星期三国际减轻自然灾害日(International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction)10月第二个星期四世界爱眼日(World Sight Day)11月最后一个星期四美国感恩节(Thanksgiving Day)农历节日农历正月初一春节(the Spring Festival)农历正月十五元宵节(Lantern Festival)农历五月初五端午节(the Dragon-Boat Festival)农历七月初七乞巧节(中国情人节）(Double-Seventh Day)农历八月十五中秋节(the Mid-Autumn Festival)农历九月初九重阳节(the Double Ninth Festival)农历腊月初八腊八节(the laba Rice Porridge Festival)农历腊月二十四传统扫房日。
(初中天地）9 Chinese traditional festivals, as1)treasures of the Chinese nation’slong history and culture, have been1) treasure [ˈtreʒəz] n. 财富；珍品2) profound [prəˈfaʊnd] adj. 深刻的；极大的3) diverse [daɪˈvɜːs] adj.不同的；各式各样的4) primitive [ˈprɪmətɪv] adj. 原始的；远古的5) couplet [ˈkʌplət] n. 对句；对联Chinese Traditional Festivals中国传统节日◎佛罗里达大学 王梓菲传统节日是传承优秀历史文化的重要载体，既使人们在节日中增长知识，受到教益，又有助于彰显文化、弘扬美德、陶冶情操、弘扬传统。
下文中所列举的5个中国传统节日，你了解多少呢？developed from ancient ancestors and passed down to today, recording the 3)diverse in form and rich in content, including 4)primitive beliefs, sacrificial culture, astronomy calendar and other cultural and natural contents. Here are five out of many Chinese traditional festivals.1. New Year’s EvePeople often stay up all night on New Year’s Eve. It is called “Shousui”. On New Year’s Eve, all the families not only do the cleaning around the house, but also paste Spring Festival 5)couplets, New Year pictures, pa-per-cuts and “Fu” word. Everyone puts on clothes with festive colors and pat-terns.Copyright©博看网. All Rights Reserved.2. The Spring FestivalIn general, people eat rice cakes, dumplings, sweet dumplings, big meat -balls, a whole fish, apples, peanuts, melon seeds, sweets, etc., during the Spring Festival. There are also giving lucky money , paying a new year call , visiting relatives , giving gifts for the coming year , worshiping their ancestors , visiting the flower markets and many other activities. People spend quality time with their family during the period.3. The Lantern FestivalThe Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations , on the fifteenth day of the new lunar year. On this day , families gather to eat food , watch lantern shows and guess lantern riddles.4. Tomb Sweeping DayOn this day , families would get together and pay respects to their ances-tors. People would sweep the tombs , remove the weeds. Other activities in-clude hiking, flying kites and so on.5. Dragon Boat FestivalOccuring on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar , the Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important festivals in China. In memory of Qu Yuan , people race dragon boats and eat zongzi on this day.10Crazy English /中国风Chinese Elements Copyright©博看网. All Rights Reserved.中国传统节日，是中华民族悠久历史文化的瑰宝。
中国传统节日（中英文对照简介）目录The Spring Festival（春节）Lantern Festival（元宵节）Qingming Festival（清明节）Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）Double Seventh Festival（七夕）Mid-Autumn Festival（中秋节）Double Ninth Festival（重阳节）Winter Solstice Festival（冬至）The Spring Festival（春节）The first day of the first lunar month is the New Year in the Chinese lunar calendar. Among the traditional Chinese festivals, this is the most important and the most bustling. Since it occurs at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, people also call it the Spring Festival. Chinese have many traditional customs relating to the Spring Festival. Since the 23rd day of the 12th lunar montha, people start to prepare for the event. Every family will undertake thorough cleaning, do their Spring Festival shopping, create paper-cuts for window decoration, put up New Year picturesb, write Spring Festival coupletsc, make New Year cakesd, and also prepare all kinds of food to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new.New Year's Eve is the time for a happy reunion of all family members, when they sit around the table to have a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, talking and laughing, until daybreak, which is called "staying up to see the year out". When the bell tolls midnight on New Year's Eve, people eat dumplings. In ancient times, midnight was called zishi (a period of the day from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.). Dumplings (jiaozi) are eaten because it sounds the same as "change of the year and the day" in Chinese.From the first day of the lunar year, people pay New Year calls on relatives and friends, which is an important custom for the Spring Festival. Setting off firecrackers is the favorite activity of children in the Spring Festival. According to legend, this could drive off evil spirits. The continuous sound of firecrackers can be heard everywhere, adding to the atmosphere of rejoicing and festivity.Many places hold temple fairs. The wonderful dragon lantern dance and the lion dance performances, along with various handicraft articles and local snacks attract thousands of people.With the development of the times, some changes have taken place in the customs of spending the Spring Festival. For example, to prevent environmental pollution, many cities have banned firecrackers. But thisdoes not have an impact on the happy atmosphere of the festival. On New Year's Eve, family members get together to have dinner while watching TV programs.For Chinese at home and abroad, the Spring Festival is always the most important festival.农历的正(zheng)月初一，是中国的农历新年。
中国传统节日介绍英文版Chinese Traditional FestivalsChinese culture is rich and diverse, and one of its most distinctive features is its traditional festivals. These festivals, deeply rooted in Chinese history, reflect the customs, beliefs, and values of the Chinese people. In this article, we will introduce some of the most significant Chinese traditional festivals.1. Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important and widely celebrated festival in China. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and usually falls in January or February. During this festival, families come together for feasts, exchange gifts, and set off fireworks. The highlight of the Spring Festival is the Dragon and Lion Dance, in which performers mimic the movements of these mythical creatures to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.2. Lantern FestivalThe Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, symbolizing the first full moon of the year. People hang decorative lanterns, solve riddles written on lanterns, and eat sweet rice dumplings called tangyuan. The skies are adorned with beautiful flying lanterns that create a magical atmosphere.3. Dragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. This festival commemorates the ancient poet Qu Yuan and commemorates his suicide by drowning himself in a river. Dragon boat races are held to reenact the search for Qu Yuan's body and to pay homage to him. People also eat sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves called zongzi during this festival.4. Mid-Autumn FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. It is a time for families to gather and appreciate the full moon while eating mooncakes. Mooncakes are traditionally filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed paste and often contain a salted egg yolk symbolizing the moon. The festival also includes lantern displays and the exchange of small gifts.5. Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time to honor deceased ancestors. It usually occurs on April 4th or 5th of each year. During this festival, families visit the graves of their ancestors to clean and tidy the tombstones, make offerings, and burn incense. It is also a time for people to enjoy outdoor activities such as flying kites and hiking.6. Double Ninth FestivalThe Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. As the name suggests, this festival falls on a day with a double yang (阳) numerical order, which symbolizes strength and fortune. On this day, people often climb mountains,fly kites, and drink chrysanthemum wine to ward off evil spirits and pray for good health and longevity.7. Winter Solstice FestivalThe Winter Solstice Festival, also known as Dongzhi Festival, is celebrated on the shortest day and longest night of the year, around December 21st. It is a time for families to get together and enjoy a special meal. Tangyuan, a sweet glutinous rice ball, is a traditional food during this festival. Eating tangyuan symbolizes family reunion and the arrival of longer days as we move into winter.In conclusion, Chinese traditional festivals hold great significance in the hearts of the Chinese people, serving as a means to connect with their cultural roots, strengthen family ties, and express their hopes and wishes. The festivals mentioned above are just a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Chinese traditions, each with its unique traditions, customs, and beliefs. By celebrating these festivals, the Chinese people pass down their heritage from generation to generation, ensuring that their cultural identity remains alive and vibrant.。
