部分西方节日中英名称对照

Some Western FestivalsValentine’s Day, February 14 情人节Candy, flowers and other tokens of affection of affection ate exchanged on this day, in honor of two martyrs, both named St. Valentine.April Fool’s Day, April 1 愚人节Franksters feel that it is permissible to play all sorts of tricks on this day. Mother’s Day母亲节The second Sunday in May, set aside to honor mothers .Father’s Day父亲节The third Sunday in June, set aside to honor fathers.Halloween , October 31 万圣节A special day for making merry, wearing costumes and playing old-fashioned games. A favorite with children.Easter Sunday复活节The first Sunday after the first Monday in November for the election of public officials. This holiday is observed in most states.Thanksgiving Day感恩节Generally the fourth Thursday in November, set aside for national thanksgiving, especially for our democratic form of government. It is a legal holiday in all states.Labor’s Day 劳动节The first Monday in September . Set aside to honor labor , it is a legal holiday in all states.Christmas Day, December 25 圣诞节This is both a legal and religious holiday, it observes the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. All states and all those of the Christian faith celebrate this holiday.V alentine's Day<A>The origin of V alentine's DayIt originated from St. Valentine,a Roman priest who was maptyred <to be killed or punished because of your religious beliefs> for refusing to give up Christianity.Hedied on February 14 , 269 AD. The same day that had been dovoted to love lotteries. <B>Presents for your Valentines---Red rose,candy,cards,heart-shape things <C>Poem---Mother Goose Roses are red,violets are blue,sugar is sweet,and so are you. <D>Several versions for "I love you"the Origin of April Fool's DayThis holiday happened since 1545 because of an unfortunate accident. A Norwegian scientist,named Loof Lirpa,invitd King Heary to attend his demonstration flight which was the firt time in the world on April,1. Nevertheless on the right day,Mr.Lirpa didn't show up at all.And thereason was that his flying-machine crashed into a tree,which led to his death and also the secret of flight. From then on ,people play tricks on others on April 1 just as Mr.Lirpa did on the King,--though the fact wasn't so .Actually,"Loof Lirpa" Wasn't his real name :if you say the two words backwards,you'll find what his name really was --April Fool.Easter CustomsNext to Christmas Easter is the most beloved holiday in the US.It is the coloring of Easter eggs,the coming of the Easter bunny. The surprise of Easter baskets,the buying of a new spring bonnet,It is also the time of the holiday to the Christmas holidays.And it is the holy time of the Passover for Jewish peopleThanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day is one of the popular harvest festival.People celebrate on the fourth Thursday of November , for the blessing of the fruits of the earth and the general health of the plantations . It's a day people eat Turkeys,cranberries and pumpkin pies.And it's also a time for families and friends to enjoy getting together.Gift of fruit and flowers and greetings are often sent to distant loved onesHalloweenHalloween is the last night October.It was the night of witches and evil spirits came back on earth to weave their magic spells.It is mainly a great time for children.They dress up as witches and play such special games as "ducking for the peaple"(咬浮在水上的苹果)and rick or treat Besides,there are always parties and lots to eat.Many houses have a jack-o-lantern in their windows,which are hollow out pumpkins which candles burning inside them. Christmas DayChristmas Day ---Dec. 25---which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ,the founder o the Christian religion, is the biggest & best-loved holiday in most western countries.According to the Bible ,God allow his only son to be born to a human mother and live on earth so that people could birth of Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago isn't known,in the year of 354,church leaders chose Dec. 25 as his birthday.a few famous Christmas songs:<Jingle Bell> <White Christmas> <Quite Night> 世界主要节日、纪念日、活动日元旦(1月1日)-----NEW YEAR'S DAY成人节(日本，1月15日)-----ADULTS DAY情人节(2月14日)-----ST.V ALENTINE'S DAY (V ALENTINE'S DAY)元宵节(阴历1月15日)-----LANTERN FESTIV AL狂欢节（巴西，二月中、下旬)-----CARNIV AL桃花节(日本女孩节，3月3日)-----PEACH FLOWER FESTIV AL (DOLL'S FESTIV AL）国际妇女节(3月8日)-----INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY圣帕特里克节(爱尔兰，3月17日)-----ST. PA TRICK'S DAY枫糖节(加拿大，3-4月)-----MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL愚人节(4月1日)-----FOOL'S DAY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)-----SONGKRAN FESTIV AL DAY食品节(新加坡，4月17日)-----FOOD FESTIV AL国际劳动节(5月1日)-----INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY男孩节(日本，5月5日)-----BOY'S DAY母亲节(5月的第二个星期日)-----MOTHER'S DAY把斋节-----BAMADAN开斋节(4月或5月，回历十月一日)-----LESSER BAIRAM银行休假日(英国, 5月31日)-----BANK HOLIDAY国际儿童节(6月1日)-----INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY父亲节(6月的第三个星期日)-----FATHER'S DAY端午节(阴历5月5日)-----DRAGON BOAT FESTIV AL仲夏节(北欧6月)-----MID-SUMMER DAY古尔邦节(伊斯兰节，7月下旬)-----CORBAN筷子节(日本，8月4日)-----CHOPSTICS DAY中秋节(阴历8月15日)-----MOON FESTIV AL教师节(中国，9月10日)-----TEACHER'S DAY敬老节(日本，9月15日)-----OLD PEOPLE'S DAY啤酒节(德国十月节，10月10日)-----OKTOBERFEST南瓜节(北美10月31日)-----PUMPKIN DAY鬼节(万圣节除夕，10月31日夜)-----HALLOWEEN万圣节(11月1日)-----HALLOWMAS感恩节(美国，11月最后一个星期4)-----THANKSGIVING护士节(12月12日)-----NRUSE DAY圣诞除夕(12月24日)-----CHRISTMAS EVE圣诞节(12月25日)-----CHRISTMAS DAD节礼日(12月26日)-----BOXING DAY新年除夕(12月31日)-----NEW YEAR'S EVE(a bank holiday in many countries)春节(阴历一月一日)-----SPRING FESTIV AL (CHINESE NEW YEAR)世界消费者权益日(3月15日)-----WORLD CONSUMER RIGHT DAY世界水日(3月22日)-----WORLD WATER DAY世界卫生日(4月7日)-----WORLD HEALTH DAY世界地球日(4月22日)-----WORLD EARTH DAY世界住房日(十月第一个星期一)-----WORLD HOUSING DAY国际秘书节(4月25日)-----INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY DAY国际红十字日(5月8日)-----INTERNA TIONAL RED-CROSS DAY国际护士节(5月12日)-----INTERNATIONAL NURSE DAY世界电信日(5月17日)-----WORLD TELECOMMUNICA TIONS DAY世界无烟日(5月31日)-----WORLD NO-SMOKING DAY世界环境日(6月5日)-----WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY世界人口日(7月11日)-----WORLD POPULATION DAY世界旅游日(9月27日)-----WORLD TOURISM DAY世界邮政日(10月9日)-----WORLD POST DAY世界粮食日(10月16日)-----WORLD GRAIN DAY世界爱滋病日(12月1日)-----WORLD AIDS DAY世界残疾日(12月3日)-----WORLD DISABLED DAY。