关于英文的节日怎么表达

中国节日的英文表达：

1、元旦（1月1日）：New Year's Day

2、春节（农历新年，除夕）：Spring Festival

3、元宵节（正月十五）：Lantern Festival

4、清明节（农历清明当日）：Tomb Sweeping Day

5、端午节（农历端午当日）：The Dragon Boat Festival

6、中秋节（农历中秋当日）：Mid-Autumn Festival

7、重阳节（农历九月初九）：Double Ninth Festival

8、国庆节（10月1日）：National Day

9、冬至节（12月21或22日）：Winter Solstice

扩展资料：

节日的英文表达尾词的区别

day 一般表示天,前面有前缀才会表示节日。

holiday 表示假日,休假日,指国家法定的或因风俗习惯而形成的节假日。

festival 表示快乐的节日,喜庆的节日,指具有悠久历史的传统节日或持续一段时间的。

新年-New Year’s Day；春节-Spring Festival；三八节-International Working Women’s Day；五一节-May Day；五四节-Chinese Youth Day；六一节-International Children’s Day；八一建军节-Army Day　　；中国***成立纪念日-Aniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China；国庆节-National Day；元宵节The Lantern Festival；清明节The Tomb-sweeping Festival；端午节The Dragon Boat Festival；中秋节The Mid-Autumn Festival；重阳节The Double Ninth Day；七夕节The Double Seventh Day 。

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夏天到处都充满着浪漫的气息：夏季那温暖的和风，那鲜花和草坪修剪过后的味道，还少不了那欢声笑语。夏天就是有一种休闲轻盈的奇妙感觉。夏天也是一个外出约会、重温欢乐的时间。无论是你第一次约会或想与交往已久的男（女）朋友共度温馨夜晚，尝试一下新的约会方式，这样会让双方都很开心回味无穷。在夏天，你可以拥有许许多多的约会方式，这是其它季节不能与之相比的。的是，这些约会建议还不需要花费过多金钱。

Looking for a romantic summer date idea Give one of these a try…

还在找夏日浪漫的约会建议？那就在下面建议中选一个吧！

1 Outdoor movie - Drive-Ins are making a comeback Seek out your nearest drive-in and pack the snacks

露天**——汽车露天正在慢慢回归。去找找最近的露天，然后扫一堆零食过去边看边吃。

2 Pull up a blanket - No drive-in nearby or just not your thing That’s ok Many cities show outdoor films in the park Don’t forget your blanket and refreshments Or do it yourself – set up your lounge chairs in your backyard or on your deck, open a bottle of wine and watch a movie on your laptop

准备一张毯子——附近没有露天，或是不是你的菜？没关系，那你可以找一些城市里面播放户外**的公园。别忘了要带毯子和饮料。或者自己做一个户外：坐在后院的躺椅或阳台上，开一瓶红酒，把手提电脑放在膝上，然后看**吧。

3 Bowling is so old school that it’s hip again - Just about everybody has a bowling alley somewhere nearby It’s a casual, fun date night Invite some friends and make it a group date Have a beer or soda and a slice of pizza and unwind while engaging in some friendly competition

古老而又“新颖”的方式：打保龄——几乎每个人的附近都有一家保龄球馆。打保龄会让你的约会之夜即休闲又有趣。可以多叫一些朋友，让这个夜晚变为“情侣团体约会之夜”吧。和朋友们进行保龄比赛的同时，喝瓶啤酒（或苏打水）吃块批萨，是多么舒适啊。

4 Visit the zoo - You don’t have to have young children to enjoy the zoo Wandering among the animals, taking in their habitats and behavior, even their antics is a great low-key date Top it off with some popcorn or an ice cream cone and it’s a fantastic date

逛动物园——并不是只有带着小朋友才能去动物园的。其实徜徉在不同动物的围绕中，观察它们的行为习惯，甚至看它们做滑稽动作，也不失为一个即不错又低调的约会。更让人开心的是，逛动物园的同时还吃着爆米花和雪糕，这种约会实在太好了。

5 Take a wine tour - Either join an organized wine tour, where someone else will do the planning and take you from winery to winery to do your sipping or plan your own, grab another couple and a designated driver and let the tasting begin

红酒之旅——参加一个红酒之旅旅行团，旅行社的人会给你做好安排，带你从一个酿酒厂到另一个酿酒厂，期间你们还可以畅饮葡萄酒。或者你们自己计划安排红酒之旅，另外抓上另一对情侣，找一个专门的司机，那么，红酒畅饮之旅就可以开始了。

6 Go on a dinner cruise - If you live near a body of water (ocean, lake or even some rivers) you can probably find a dinner cruise Don’t be afraid to mix it up; try a breakfast, lunch, or evening cocktail cruise too There’s just something so romantic about eating on the water while someone else is in charge of the driving

船上餐会——如果你家附近有大海、湖泊或是小河，那么，你就可以和你的伴侣来一个“船上约会”。不必担心状况会混乱，早餐、午餐甚至一个鸡尾酒小会都能在船上搞定。有专门的船夫掌舵，而你们就可以在水上享受美味和浪漫啦。

7 Live music is everywhere - Summer concerts are a great way to spend a date Get tickets to a big-ticket concert in the grandstand; enjoy a local concert in the park, or find a local bar or tavern that offers live music

无处不在的现场音乐会——夏季音乐会是一个浪漫约会的好去处。你可以弄看台票去看大型音乐会，或是在公园里欣赏小型音乐会，亦或是在当地的酒吧欣赏乐队的表演。

8 Visit the fair - Be a teenager again Buy some cotton candy or some terribly unhealthy, but delicious fair treat Ride the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, or whatever twirling, upside down ride strikes your fancy, (preferably, before you eat your cotton candy)

参加游园活动——你可以再一次成为小朋友：去买一些棉花糖，或是买一些非常不健康但很美味的小甜品。坐上摩天轮，玩一遍过山车，或是坐上那些让你到处旋转上下颠倒、还弄得你头昏脑胀的游园项目（建议在游玩这些项目前别吃棉花糖）。

9 Make a romantic picnic - Pack up your favorite picnic fare and a blanket and off you go Bring some wine and cheese or pack a themed menu – think Mexican, French, Italian or whatever cuisine suits your mood Choose a nice spot at the local park, gardens, or by the water To make it even more fun, try a breakfast or moonlight picnic (be sure to pack the bug spray)

浪漫的野餐——带上你最喜欢吃的食物和毯子，你们就可以出发野餐去了。然后，要带一些红酒和芝士，或者弄一个主题菜谱——可以是墨西哥式、法式、意大利式，合你口味就可以了。你的野餐地点可以选择在当地的公园、花园或是小河旁。如果要让野餐更过瘾，那你们可以尝试早餐或月光下的野餐（要记得带杀虫剂哦）。

10 Get out on the water - Rent a sailboat, rowboat, paddleboat, kayak, or canoe Grab a pole and go fishing or don your swimsuit and jump in

水上约会活动——你可以租一艘帆船，皮划艇，划艇，皮艇，或独木舟。有了船，你可以划船和钓鱼，或是穿上泳衣潜水去。

11 Play tourist - See your town from a visitor’s perspective Visit your local tourism office or chamber of commerce for information on events, festivals, and local sights you may never have thought of

游客角色扮演——以一个观光者的角度去看看自己所在的城市。你可以去当地的旅游公司和商会了解一些你从未想过的活动、节日和当地景点的信息。

12 Go camping - Pitch a tent (you can borrow or rent one if you don’t have your own, grab a couple of sleeping bags, pack your food and necessities and sleep under the stars Being away from the rest of the bustling world allows time to really pay attention and enjoy being with another person

露营——扎好营（如果你没有自己的帐篷，你可以去租一个），拿两个睡袋，将食物和必需品打包起来，之后你就可以睡着看星星了。这样你就可以远离繁华都市，停下来瞩目这个星空，并享受着和你的伴侣一起度过的时间。

13 Outdoor Theater - Attend an outdoor performance or live play Think Shakespeare in the park or attend an outdoor symphony or music festivals Theater is so much more fun and relaxed under the canopy of the sky than in a stuffy theater

露天剧场——参加一个露天的现场表演吧。在公园里与莎士比亚同在，或是欣赏那户外交响乐，或是在摇滚节中狂欢。与室内剧场相比，露天剧场乐趣多多，同时能让你在蓝天下更休闲放松。

14 Produce can be romantic - Spend a morning wandering a farmers’ market checking out the fresh local produce or spend the afternoon at a “U-pick” farm picking berries or other delectable, then bring your ingredients home and cook something fabulous with your date

自给自足也是一种浪漫——花一个早上，在农贸市场中淘一些当地的新鲜农产品，或是用一个下午的时间，去一个自助农场中，摘取新鲜的草莓和其它美味的水果，把这些原料带回家和对方精心烹饪吧。

15 Take me out to the ballgame - Visit your local ballpark or stadium If you’re lucky enough to have a pro or semi-pro team near you, a ball game can be a fun date Even with a $6 hotdog and $5 soda, it’s still a cheap date For an even more low-key (and free) option, visit a local ball field and watch local kids (or grown “Kids”) play their hearts out

看球赛——去附近的棒球场和露天运动场。假如你家附近有一支职业的或半职业的球队，那么，看球赛也算是一场不错的约会。即使你看球赛时买了6美元的热狗和5美元的苏打水，这仍然是一个廉价的约会。还有一个更为低廉（甚至免费）的约会选项：去当地的球场，观看小朋友们（或成年的“大孩子们”）用心地玩比赛。

16 Go the natural route - Visit the nearest state park Pack a picnic Ride bikes Go on a hike Walk the nature trails Play Frisbee golf Bird watch Look for wildlife tracks Try geocaching Play photographer

自然观光路线——参观比较近的国家公园。在野外，你可以去野餐、骑自行车、徒步远足、走自然路线、玩飞盘高尔夫、观察鸟类，甚至还能寻找野生动物留下的痕迹，还能寻寻宝，摄影野外风光。

17 Resurrect some old favorite summer activities - Play mini-golf Go to the batting cage Race go-karts Fly kites

重温以前喜爱的夏天活动——打迷你高尔夫，玩笼球，开卡丁车，放风筝。

18 Take a tour - Take a walking tour, a boat tour, a bicycle tour,an architectural tour old buildings or a “gourmet eating” tour

旅游——步行旅游，游船旅游，自行车旅游，古旧建筑旅游，或者来一趟美食之旅也不错。

19 Visit the aquarium - Aquariums aren’t just for kids and field trips They’re also a great date option Wander through the tanks, taking in the underwater life, but watch out for the sharks!

参观水族馆——水族馆并不仅仅是小孩子玩耍和学生的实习考察之地——它还是一个情侣约会的好去处。在水族箱之间漫步，感受那水下世界，但要小心那到处游荡的鲨鱼啊！

20 Take a mystery trip - Buy or download a map of your region, close your eyes, and randomly choose spots on the map to visit Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to one or several and explore

来一趟神秘之旅——购买或者下载一份地图，然后闭上眼睛，在地图上随意标记一个地方，之后就去这个地方旅行。为这个地方计划好一天旅行或周末之旅，那么探险开始了。

Grab that someone special, get out there, and enjoy the plentiful dating options that summertime has to offer!

找一个特别的伴侣，然后走出去，享受夏天给你们带来的多种多样的约会吧。

Happy Valentine's Day on Tanabata。

情人节，又称圣瓦伦丁节或圣华伦泰节，日期在每年公历的2月14日，是西方国家的传统节日之一，起源于基督教。如今已经成为全世界著名的浪漫节日，但是不同国家的人们表达爱意的方式却各不相同。情人节是一个关于爱、浪漫以及花、巧克力、贺卡的节日，男女在这一天互送礼物用以表达爱意或友好。情人节的晚餐约会通常代表了情侣关系的发展关键。情人节现已成为欧美各国青年人喜爱的节日，其他国家也已开始流行。

中国将传统节日七夕节视作情人节。由于能表达共同的人类情怀，各国各地纷纷发掘了自身的“情人节”。据海外网2019年2月14日电，有美媒曝出，日本女性正在抵制本国情人节的一项独特传统。公元270年——罗马圣教徒瓦伦丁被处死，此日被后人定为“情人节”。瓦伦丁节，又称情人节，是欧美和大洋洲的一些国家的民族节日。此节日的来源甚多，但一般是以罗马圣教徒瓦伦丁被处死，后被定为“情人节”较为普通。

1、除夕：NewYearsEve

除夕，为岁末的最后一天夜晚。岁末的最后一天称为“岁除”，意为旧岁至此而除，另换新岁。除，即去除之意；夕，指夜晚。“除夕”是岁除之夜的意思，又称大年夜、除夕夜、除夜等，时值年尾的最后一个晚上。除夕是除旧布新、阖家团圆、祭祀祖先的日子，与清明节、七月半、重阳节是中国民间传统的祭祖大节。除夕，在国人心中是具有特殊意义的，这个年尾最重要的日子，漂泊再远的游子也是要赶着回家去和家人团聚，在爆竹声中辞旧岁，烟花满天迎新春。

2、春节：theSpringFestival

春节，即中国农历新年，俗称新春、新岁、岁旦等，口头上又称过年、过大年。春节历史悠久，由上古时代岁首祈岁祭祀演变而来。万物本乎天、人本乎祖，祈岁祭祀、敬天法祖，报本反始也。春节的起源蕴含着深邃的文化内涵，在传承发展中承载了丰厚的历史文化底蕴。在春节期间，全国各地均有举行各种庆贺新春活动，带有浓郁的各地域特色。这些活动以除旧布新、驱邪攘灾、拜神祭祖、纳福祈年为主要内容，形式丰富多彩，凝聚着中华传统文化精华。

3、元宵节：theLanternFestival

元宵节，中国的传统节日之一，又称上元节、小正月、元夕或灯节，时间为每年农历正月十五。

正月是农历的元月，古人称“夜”为“宵”，正月十五是一年中第一个月圆之夜，所以称正月十五为“元宵节”。根据道教“三元”的说法，正月十五又称为“上元节”。元宵节习俗自古以来就以热烈喜庆的观灯习俗为主。

4、春龙节：Dragon-head-raising-Festival

龙抬头，又称春耕节、农事节、青龙节、春龙节等，是中国民间传统节日。“龙”指的是二十八宿中的东方苍龙七宿星象，每岁仲春卯月之初，“龙角星”就从东方地平线上升起，故称“龙抬头”。龙抬头日在仲春卯月初，“卯”五行属木，卦象为“震”；九二在临卦互震里，表示龙离开了潜伏的状态，已出现于地表上，崭露头角，为生发之大象。在农耕文化中，“龙抬头”标示着阳气生发，雨水增多，万物生机盎然，春耕由此开始。自古以来人们亦将龙抬头日作为一个祈求风调雨顺、驱邪攘灾、纳祥转运的日子。

5、寒食节：ColdFoodFestival

寒食节，中国传统节日，在夏历冬至后105日，清明节前一二日。是日初为节时，禁烟火，只吃冷食。并在后世的发展中逐渐增加了祭扫、踏青、秋千、蹴鞠、牵勾、斗鸡等风俗，寒食节前后绵延两千余年，曾被称为中国民间第一大祭日。寒食节是汉族传统节日中唯一以饮食习俗来命名的节日。

6、清明节：TombSweepingDay

清明节，又称踏青节、行清节、三月节、祭祖节等，节期在仲春与暮春之交。清明节源自上古时代的祖先信仰与春祭礼俗，兼具自然与人文两大内涵，既是自然节气点，也是传统节日。扫墓祭祖与踏青郊游是清明节的两大礼俗主题，这两大传统礼俗主题在中国自古传承，至今不辍。

7、端午节：theDragonBoatFestival

端午节，又称端阳节、龙舟节、重午节、天中节等，是集拜神祭祖、祈福辟邪、欢庆娱乐和饮食为一体的民俗大节。端午节源于自然天象崇拜，由上古时代祭龙演变而来。仲夏端午，苍龙七宿飞升于正南中央，处在全年最“中正”之位，正如《易经·乾卦》第五爻：“飞龙在天”。端午是“飞龙在天”吉祥日，龙及龙舟文化始终贯穿在端午节的传承历史中。

8、七夕节：MagpieFestival

七夕节，又称七巧节、七姐节、女儿节、乞巧节、七娘会、七夕祭、牛公牛婆日、巧夕等，是中国民间的传统节日。七夕节由星宿崇拜衍化而来，为传统意义上的七姐诞，因拜祭“七姐”活动在七月七_上举行，故名“七夕”。拜七姐，祈福许愿、乞求巧艺、坐看牵牛织女星、祈祷姻缘、储七夕水等，是七夕的传统习俗。经历史发展，七夕被赋予了“牛郎织女”的美丽爱情传说，使其成为了象征爱情的节日，从而被认为是中国最具浪漫色彩的传统节日，在当代更是产生了“中国情人节”的文化含义。

9、中元节：HungryGhostFestival

中元节，是道教名称，民间世俗称为七月半、七月十四、祭祖节，佛教则称为盂兰盆节。节日习俗主要有祭祖、放河灯、祀亡魂、焚纸锭、祭祀土地等。它的诞生可追溯到上古时代的祖灵崇拜以及相关时祭。七月乃吉祥月、孝亲月，七月半是民间初秋庆贺丰收、酬谢大地的节日，有若干农作物成熟，民间按例要祀祖，用新稻米等祭供，向祖先报告秋成。该节是追怀先人的一种文化传统节日，其文化核心是敬祖尽孝。

10、中秋节：Mid-autumnFestival

中秋节，又称祭月节、月光诞、月夕、秋节、仲秋节、拜月节、月娘节、月亮节、团圆节等，是中国民间的传统节日。中秋节源自天象崇拜，由上古时代秋夕祭月演变而来。中秋节自古便有祭月、赏月、吃月饼、玩花灯、赏桂花、饮桂花酒等民俗，流传至今，经久不息。

11、重阳节：DoubleNinthFestival

重阳节，是中国民间传统节日，节期在每年农历九月初九日。“九”数在《易经》中为阳数，“九九”两阳数相重，故曰“重阳”；因日与月皆逢九，故又称为“重九”。九九归真，一元肇始，古人认为九九重阳是吉祥的日子。古时民间在重阳节有登高祈福、拜神祭祖及饮宴祈寿等习俗。传承至今，又添加了敬老等内涵。登高赏秋与感恩敬老是当今重阳节日活动的两大重要主题。

12、祭祖节：AncestorWorshipFestival

祭祖节，是指祭祀祖先的节日，也是清明节的别称。清明节、七月半、重阳节、除夕是中国民间传统的四大祭祖大节。中国自古以来就有逢年过节祭祀祖宗的习俗，以示孝敬、不忘本。祭祀祖先，有家祭，也有墓祭。祠堂祭，又称庙祭，是一个宗族的人聚集在祠堂共同祭祀祖先。

13、冬至：theWinterSolstice

冬至，又称日南至、冬节、亚岁等，兼具自然与人文两大内涵，既是二十四节气中一个重要的节气，也是中国民间的传统祭祖节日。冬至是四时八节之一，被视为冬季的大节日，在古代民间有“冬至大如年”的讲法。冬至习俗因地域不同而又存在着习俗内容或细节上的差异。在中国南方地区，有冬至祭祖、宴饮的习俗。在中国北方地区，每年冬至日有吃饺子的习俗。

14、腊八节：theLabaFestival

腊八节，即每年农历十二月八日，又称为“法宝节”“佛成道节”“成道会”等。本为佛教纪念释迦牟尼佛成道之节日，后逐渐也成为民间节日。

15、小年：theLunarYear

小年，通常指扫尘、祭灶的日子，被视为“忙年”的开始。由于南北各地风俗不同，被称为“小年”的日子也不尽相同。民间传统上的小年是腊月二十四，南方大部分地区，仍然保持着腊月二十四过小年的传统。在清朝中期以前北方地区也是腊月二十四过小年，从清朝中后期开始，帝王家就于腊月二十三举行祭天大典，为了“节省开支”，顺便把灶王爷也给拜了，因此北方地区百姓也提前一天在腊月二十三过小年。

中国传统节日的英文表达如下：

1、春节

Spring Festival

英 [sprɪŋ ˈfestɪvl]   美 [sprɪŋ ˈfestɪvl]

The Spring Festival is the lunar New Year 

春节即农历新年。

2、中秋节

mid-autumn festival

英 [mɪd ˈɔːtəm ˈfestɪvl]   美 [mɪd ˈɔːtəm ˈfestɪvl]

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming 

中秋节就要到了。

3、端午节

he Dragon Boat Festival

英 [ðə ˈdræɡən bəʊt ˈfestɪvl]   美 [ðə ˈdræɡən boʊt ˈfestɪvl] 

It is customary to eat Zongzi during the Dragon Boat festival 

端午吃粽子是应景儿。

4、元宵节

the Lantern Festival

英 [ðə ˈlæntən ˈfestɪvl]   美 [ðə ˈlæntərn ˈfestɪvl]

In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic 

古代时，元宵节也可以很浪漫。

5、清明节

Tomb Sweeping Day

英 [tuːm ˈswiːpɪŋ deɪ]   美 [tuːm ˈswiːpɪŋ deɪ] 

On Tomb Sweeping Day, spring, nature, scene of thriving vitality everywhere, it is an excellent picnic time 

这是古代清明节时人们喜爱的一种游戏。

　　西方传统节日简介

　　Easter（复活节）

　　Easter is a time of springtime festivals In Christian countries Easter is celebrated as the religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God But the celebrations of Easter have many customs and legends that are pagan in origin and have nothing to do with Christianity

　　Traditions associated with the festival survive in the Easter rabbit, a symbol of fertility, and in colored Easter eggs, originally painted with bright colors to represent the sunlight of spring, and used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts

　　复活节是春季的节日。在信基督教的国家里，复活节是为纪念基督耶稣的复活而举行的宗教节日。但是复活节有许多习俗和传说的由来都是非宗教的，它们与基督教没有任何关系。与节日密切联系的一些传统有象复活节的野兔，它是作为繁殖生长的象征；还有复活节的彩蛋。最先是被绘以鲜亮的颜色来代表春天的阳光。这些彩蛋还可以用来玩滚彩蛋游戏比赛，或作为小礼物送人。

　　Thanksgiving（感恩节）

　　The first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, to commemorate the harvest reaped by the Plymouth Colony after a harsh winter In that year Governor William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving The colonists celebrated it as a traditional English harvest feast, to which they invited the local Wampanoag Indians

　　Days of thanksgiving were celebrated throughout the colonies after fall harvests All thirteen colonies did not, however, celebrate Thanksgiving at the same time until October 1777 George Washington was the first president to declare the holiday, in 1789

　　第一个美国人庆贺的感恩节在1621年，为了纪念普利茅斯殖民地的人民在经过一个歉收荒芜的冬季后迎来丰收。在那一年，州长William Bradford宣布那天作为感恩节。殖民者把它当成传统的英国丰收节日来庆贺，在当天，他们还邀请当地的印地安的万泊诺亚格人。感恩的节日延续了整个秋季的收获季节，但其他的十三个殖民地没有庆贺这个节日，直到1777年10月。乔治-华盛顿在1789年宣布把它定为节日，他也是第一位宣布感恩节的总统。

　　Valentine's Day（情 人 节）

　　The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery But we do know that February has long been a month of romance St Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition

　　So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured

　　According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France

　　情人节的历史充满了神秘，但是我们知道，很久以来，2月就是一个浪漫的月份了。情人节既留有基督教的痕迹，又有古罗马的传统。情人节又称圣瓦伦丁节。关于情人节有好多传说。其中之一是，3世纪的时候，古罗马的皇帝Claudius二世认为独身的男子比有妻子、家庭的男子更善于打仗，于是他宣布婚姻是非法的，这也断绝了士兵的来源。牧师Valentine意识到这条法令的谬误，就公开反对，并且秘密为青年人主持婚礼。Claudius二世知道后就把Valentine处死了。

　　Fathers' Day（父 亲 节）

　　In the 1900s, Fathers’ Day was created when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd wanted to express her deep appreciation to her own father, William Smart, who was widowed when his wife died at giving birth Mr Smart raised his six children on a rural farm in eastern Washington State When Ms Dodd was grown she wanted to show her appreciation to her father So, in 1909, she proposed a day to honor her father in June (the month of her father's birth)

　　The very first Fathers' Day followed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge showed support of this becoming a national holiday However, it wasn't until 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson officially proclaimed Fathers' Day a national holiday to be celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June

　　二十世纪初，苏娜·路易丝·史墨·多德想要向他的父亲威廉·史墨表达敬意，于是产生了父亲节。她父亲在他妻子难产而死以后，就一直鳏居。史墨先生在东华盛顿州的农庄中独力抚养大六个孩子。当多德女士长大成人后，她觉得要向父亲致敬。于是，在1909年她提议在六月里一天向父亲表达敬意。（她父亲在六月生日）。第一个父亲节在1910年6月19日在华盛顿，史布肯庆祝了。1924年，卡文·柯立芝总统表示支持，并将此确立为国家的节日。然而，直到1966年，林顿·约翰逊总统才正式宣布六月的第三个星期天为父亲节，在全国正式地庆祝。

　　Mothers’ Day（母亲节）

　　The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods During the 1600's, England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday" Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent In the United States Mother’s Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe as a day dedicated to peace By 1911 Mother's Day was celebrated in almost every state

　　While many countries of the world celebrate their own Mother’s Day at different times throughout the year, there are some countries such as Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium which also celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May

　　最早的母亲节庆祝可以追溯到古希腊的春天庆典，纪念众神之母尤希。在17世纪，英国在四旬斋的第四个星期天庆祝一个称为“母亲周日”的节日。在美国，母亲节最早在1872年，由朱丽娅·沃得·郝提出，作为一个关注和平的节日。到1911年，几乎所有的州都庆祝母亲节。

　　虽然世界各国的母亲节在不同的时间，很多国家，如丹麦，芬兰，意大利，土耳其，澳大利亚和比利时都在五月的第二个星期天庆祝母亲节。

　　（注：《圣经·新约》中一个魔鬼试探耶稣的故事。说的是魔鬼把耶稣困在旷野里，40天没有给耶稣吃东西，耶稣虽然饥饿，却没有接受魔鬼的诱惑。后来，为了纪念耶稣在这40天中的荒野禁食，信徒们就把每年复活节前的40天时间作为自己斋戒及忏悔的日子，叫做大斋节或者四旬斋（Lent）。据说，古希腊和古罗马的木神节、酒神节都是它的前身。这40天中，人们不能食肉，娱乐，生活肃穆沉闷，所以在斋期开始前的一周或半周内，人们会专门举行宴会、舞会、纵情欢乐。后来，这样的一个日子逐渐演变成为一个宗教习俗节日，拉丁语中叫做“Carnevale”，意思就是：“告别肉食”。Carnevale在英文中被译作Carnival（嘉年华或狂欢节）。如今已没有多少人坚守大斋期之类的清规戒律，但传统的狂欢活动却保留了下来，成为人们一个重要节日。）

　　Boxing Day（礼盒节）

　　In England a long time ago…

　　Servants were required to work on Christmas They were responsible for making the holiday run smoothly for wealthy landowners They were allowed to take leave on December 26th and visit their families The employers gave each servant a box containing gifts and bonuses In addition, around the 800s' churches opened their alms boxes (boxes where people place monetary donations) and distributed the contents to poor

　　In England today…

　　Few people have servants but the custom of giving gifts or money to those who provide service continues It is also popular to visit grandparents and shop (the after Christmas discounts begin) Many people get the day off from work Boxing Day is also celebrated in places where the English have settled like Australia, New Zealand and Canada Our friends in Scotland tell us it is also celebrate there! Some places observe Boxing Day on December 26th and some celebrate it on the first weekday following Christmas, so, if Christmas falls on Friday or Saturday Boxing Day would be on the following Monday

　　Now, the actual origin of this holiday is debatable and has been debated, one idea being more popular than the other at a given time

　　以前，由于佣人们必须在圣诞节工作，所以他们被允许在节后的第一天休假。雇主们日久成习，往往准备一些礼盒，在佣人们回家之前送给他们。到了今天，拥有仆人的家庭已经稀罕得很。不过给服务行业的人赠送礼物的习惯还在继续。

　　Halloween（万圣节前夜）

　　Halloween is an annual celebration The word itself, "Halloween," actually has its origins in the Catholic Church November 1, "All Hollows Day" (or "All Saints Day"), is a Catholic day of observance in honor of saints One story says that, on that day, the disembodied spirits of all those who had died throughout the preceding year would come back in search of living bodies to possess for the next year It was believed to be their only hope for the afterlife The Celts believed all laws of space and time were suspended during this time, allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living

　　Naturally, the still-living did not want to be possessed So on the night of October 31, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes, to make them cold and undesirable They would then dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes and noisily paraded around the neighborhood, being as destructive as possible in order to frighten away spirits looking for bodies to possess

　　So, although some cults may have adopted Halloween as their favorite "holiday," the day itself did not grow out of evil practices It grew out of the rituals of Celts celebrating a new year, and out of Medieval prayer rituals of Europeans And today, even many churches have Halloween parties or pumpkin carving events for the kids

　　Halloween这个词本身来源于天主教 11月1日, "All Hollows Day" (or "All Saints Day"),称为万圣节, 是用于举行仪式尊敬圣人的天主教日其中有一种说法是, 在那一天, 那些先前死去的还在飘浮的灵魂会回来为来年的复生找一些活人来附体 他们认为这是转世的唯一希望 教徒们深信这段时间内所有的时间及空间都是被悬浮的, 以便于让灵魂世界与我们的生活空间相混合 活着的人自然不想被附身，所以10月30日的晚上, 村民会熄灭家中的火焰, 把家里弄得很冷,没人想来 他们还会穿上各类象鬼一样的服装上街大声的, 尽可能的搞些破坏来吓走那些想找人附体的鬼魂。因此, 尽管部分信徒可能已接受万圣节前夕为他们最喜爱的节日, 但这一天本身并不是来源于邪恶的惯例,而是由于凯尔特人庆祝新年和中世纪欧洲人的祈祷仪式 今天, 甚至在很多教堂都会举行万圣节前夕晚会或让孩子们雕刻南瓜灯笼，到各家敲门玩TRICK OR TREAT的游戏。

　　April Fool's Day（愚人节）

　　Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is not totally clear There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the calendar Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in several cultures at the same time, from celebrations involving the first day of spring

　　The closest point in time that can be identified as the beginning of this tradition was in 1582, in France Prior to that year, the New Year was celebrated for eight days, beginning on March 25 The celebration culminated on April 1 With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved to January 1

　　However, in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the New Year on April 1 These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes

　　1582年之前的法国，人们从3月25日开始庆祝新年，4月1日达到高潮。后来历法改革，新年移到1月1日。然而在那个资讯很落后的年代，消息传播是蜗牛速度。而且有些顽固人拒绝新的历法，仍然在4月1日庆贺新年。其他的老百姓就把那些顽固的人称为“傻瓜”，并且让他们做些愚蠢的事情来取笑他们。

　　（以下补充的是美国的节日）

　　HOLIDAYS IN THE UNITED STATES

　　There are three types of holidays in the United States: political holidays, traditional holidays, and religious holidays There are more political holidays than any other type The most important political holiday is Independence Day, the fourth of July On this day we celebrate our independence from Great Britain Most people spend the day with their family and friends Picnics and barbecues are very popular In addition, almost every city and town has a fireworks display at night Another very important political holiday is Memorial Day, which falls on the last weekend in May On this holiday we commemorate all the soldiers who died for our country Many towns and cities have parades, and some people go to cemeteries and put flowers or flags on the soldiers’ graves A third important political holiday is Labor Day, which we celebrate on the first Monday in September This is the day when we honor the workers of the United States People watch parades, go on picnics, or go to the beach For students, Labor Day is a bittersweet holiday, because when it is over they must begin school again Besides these three political holidays, we also must begin school again Besides these three political holidays, we also celebrate Presidents’ Day on the third Monday in February On this day we commemorate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln