春节.Spring Festival
when is this festival?
It's the first day of the first month by the lunar calender each year.It usually comes in January or February.
where is it?
It's celebrated in China and some other Asian countries.
what do the people do?
People decorate their houses,make dumplings,play fireworks and gather with family and friends.
what do they eat and drink?
They drink some alcohol and eat dumplings and a lot of other dishes.
why do they have this festival?
It's the start of a new year and a new spring.People celebrate it to express their good wishes for the coming year.
灯节.Lantern Festival
when is this festival?
It's the fifteenth day of the first month by the lunar calender each year.
where is it?
All people in China celebrate it.
what do the people do?
People watch lantern show.
what do they eat and drink?
They eat Yuanxiao,a sticky rice ball with fillings.
why do they have this festival?
中秋节.Mid-autumn Festival
when is this festival?
It's the fifteenth day of the eighth month by the lunar calendar
where is it?
All over China and overseas
what do the people do?
Family reunion
what do they eat and drink?
Mooncakes and wine
why do they have this festival?
It's a holiday of family reunion and of harvest
感恩节.Thanks-giving
when is this festival?
People in America celebrate it on the fourth Sunday of November.Canadian Thanksgiving is in October.
where is it?
North America
what do the people do?
Families get together and eat and watch football games
what do they eat and drink?
Turkey,beer,wine
why do they have this festival?
People had the first Thanksgiving to thank the Indians who helped them through and first winter and to celebrate the harvest.
圣诞节 Christmas
when is this festival?
December 24th
where is it?
All over the world
what do the people do?
Go to church,put up Christmas trees and exchange gifts.
what do they eat and drink?
Nothing special.cookies
why do they have this festival?
To celebrate Jesus Christ's birth on earth.