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? Festivals around the world Learning goals 1. To master the important words and expressions of this text. 2. To improve your reading skills, and catch the information available. 3. To learn much about festivals around the world and express your opinions about them. Jingle bell The most energetic and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the ing of spring. Spring Festival In China on the first day of the lunar year last fifteen days do spring cleaning , decorate their houses On New Year’s Eve, dinner, watch the Spring Festival programme, watch fireworks, set off firecrackers get lucky money Lantern Festival Valentine’sDay ? In February ? People send roses and cards to the people they love. Ching Ming Festival or Tomb Sweeping Day ? In April ? The day we remember our dead relatives ? Visit graves Obon in Japan Halloween In the US and Europe Parade in the street trick or treat The Day of the Dead In Mexico Mother’s Day ? In May ? We give flowers and presents to our mothers. Thanksgiving Day is an American traditional holiday,falling on the fourth Thursday in November, to memorate the harvest. The traditional Thanksgiving foodroasting turkey, corn and pumpkin pies with icecream. The MidAutumn Festival ? In April ? It is the time when Jesus Christ died and came back to life. ? Eat chocolate eggs Easter Easter bunny Easter egg The two main popular symbols of Easter Christmas Day ? On December 25th ? It is the birthday of Jesus Christ ? Go to the parties and churches , give cards