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专题 02 中国传统节日极简写作法
目录
Part 1 中国节日Festivals and customs..........................................................................................................2
一、 春节Chinese New Year / The Spring Festival..............................................................................2
春节习俗General Customs of the Spring Festival.........................................................................3
（一） 节日时长Festival Time....................................................................................................5
（二） 春节的由来Origin............................................................................................................5
（三） 春节活动Festivities Schedule..........................................................................................6
（四） 传统习俗Customs and Practices......................................................................................6
（五） 春节禁忌Taboos...............................................................................................................7
（六） 节日美食Festival Food....................................................................................................7
（七） 节日去处Best Places to Go..............................................................................................8
（八） 历史文化：不变的春节 渐变的年俗.............................................................................8
（九） 与老外话春节：中国餐桌礼仪和传统习惯.................................................................10
（十） 春节习俗：咱过年缺不了的8件事儿.........................................................................12
（十一） 新春祝福语.................................................................................................................21
二、 元宵节 Lantern Festival...........................................................................................................25
（一） 元宵节的来历：.............................................................................................................27
（二） 元宵节习俗英文介绍：.................................................................................................35
三、 清明节Tomb-sweeping Day / Ching Ming Festival..................................................................38
清明节由来...................................................................................................................................40
四、 端午节Dragon Boat Festival......................................................................................................42
1. 端午节介绍..............................................................................................................................42
2. 端午节The Origin of Dragon Boat Festival............................................................................43
五、 七夕节Qiqiao Festival （the Chinese Valentine’s Day）........................................................45
六、 中秋节Mid-Autumn Festival......................................................................................................46
中秋节起源...................................................................................................................................46
七、 重阳节The Double Ninth Festival.............................................................................................50
八、 腊八The Laba Festival................................................................................................................50Part 2 如何推广中国传统节日....................................................................................................................51
Part 1 中国节日 Festivals and customs
一、春节 Chinese New Year / The Spring Festival
The Chinese New Year is now popularly known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the
Beginning of Spring （the first of the twenty-four terms in coordination with the changes of Nature）.Its origin is too old to be traced. Several explanations are hanging around. According to one of the most
famous legends, in ancient China there lived a monster named Nian who was extremely ferocious. Nian
lived deep at the bottom of the sea all the year round and climbed up to the shore only on New Year's Eve
to devour the cattle and kill people.
On one New Year's Eve, the people of village were getting ready to hide when there came an old
beggar. Seized with panic, the villagers were in a great hurry to run away. Only a grandmother gave the
old man some food and advised him to flee to the mountains to avoid the monster. But the old man said,
"If you allow me to stay at your home for the night, I'm sure to drive away the monster Nian." And the
grandmother left him in her home.
what the old man do during the night ?
Sticking red paper on the door
Burning bamboo to make sounds like explosions
Lighting many candles in the room
After seeing the red paper on the door, fumes and heard the explosions, Nian was scared away. The
next day was the 1st day of the first lunar month. People came back from their hideouts and found
everything safe and sound, they were quite surprised. The old woman suddenly realized what had
happened and told the villagers about the old beggar's promise. Since then,when ‘Nian’ came, every
family were door-closing, pasted red couplets and burnt fireworks to drive ‘ Nian’ away. Then " Nian"
never came again. From then on, people began to celebrate their triumph on the first day of the year. As
time went by, Guo Nian evolved to the Spring Festival today
春节习俗 General Customs of the Spring Festival
第一组
1. Purchase necessities for the New Year 购买新年的生活必需品
2. Sweeping the dust 打扫灰尘
3. New Year Feast（年夜饭）4. New Year’s visit and gift money 新年参观和礼品钱
5. Setting off fireworks 点燃烟花
6. Pasting Spring Couplets and New Year pictures 贴春联和年画
7. Pasting Paper-cuts and“Up-sided Fu” 贴剪纸和“倒福”
8. Having jiaozi 吃饺子
9. Staying up late on New Year’s Eve 在新年前夜守夜
10. Watching the CCTV New Year’s Gala 观看央视的新年联欢晚会
11. Temple Fair 庙会
第二组
⑴It falls on the first day of the first lunar month
⑵People follow many national and local customs.
⑶We paste spring poems (贴春联)with luck words on the door.
⑷We eat delicious food with symbolic values（有象征意义的美味食品），for example, chicken for
good luck.
⑸We exchange greetings with friends and relatives.
⑹People may give children lucky money in red paper.
⑴（阴历正月）.⑴阴历的正月初一是春节。
⑵人们延续很多传统习俗。
⑶我们在门上贴春联。
⑷我们吃有象征意义的美味食品，比如鸡肉。
⑸我们相互拜年问候。
⑹人们给小孩压岁钱。
第三组Food
年糕 Nian-gao; rise cake; New Year cake
团圆饭 family reunion dinner年夜饭 the dinner on New Year's Eve
饺子 Jiao-zi; Chinese meat ravioli
八宝饭 eight treasures rice pudding
汤圆 Tang-yuan; dumplings made of sweet rice, rolled into balls and stuffed with either sweet or spicy
fillings
糖果盘 candy tray:
什锦糖 assorted candies - sweet and fortune
蜜冬瓜 candied winter melon - growth and good health
西瓜子 red melon seed - joy, happiness,
金桔 kumquat - prosperity
红枣 red dates - prosperity
糖莲子 candied lotus seed - many descendants to come
糖藕 candied lotus root - fulfilling love relationship
花生糖 peanut candy - sweet
（一）节日时长 Festival Time
It comes on the first day of Chinese lunar calendar and lasts for almost half of a month. But in folk
custom, this traditional holiday lasts from the 23rd day of the twelfth month to the 15th day of the first
month (Lantern Festival) in the lunar calendar. Among these days, the New Year’s Eve and the first day of
the New Year is the peak time. The exact days are different in every year according to the lunar calendar.
春节从农历新年第一天开始，几乎要持续一整个月。但在民间传统中，这一节日从腊月23
日就开始了，直到正月十五（元宵节）。在这些天里，除夕和春节第一天是最热闹的时候。根据
农历，每年除夕和春节所在的公历日期都有所不同。
（二）春节的由来 Origin
Chinese Spring Festival, also called Lunar New Year, has more than 4,000 years of history. Being
one of the traditional Chinese festivals, it is the grandest and the most important festival for Chinesepeople. It is also the time for the whole families to get together, which is similar with Christmas Day to
the westerners. Originating during the Shang Dynasty (about 17th - 11th century BC), Spring Festival,
which celebrates family reunion, is full of rich and colorful activities, and hopes with the advent of spring
and flowers blossoming. People from different regions and different ethnic groups celebrate it in their
unique ways.
中国的春节，也被称为农历新年，迄今已有四千多年的历史。对于中国人来说，这是规模最
大，最重要的传统节日。就如同西方的圣诞节一样，春节是一家团聚的日子。春节起源于商朝
（公元前11-17世纪），为了庆祝全家团圆和表达对春暖花开的期盼，节日期间会准备丰富多彩
的活动。不同地区和不同少数民族人们会用自己独特的方式庆祝这一传统节日。
It is said that the custom of Spring Festival started in when people offered sacrifice to ancestors in
the last month of Chinese lunar calendar. At that time, people prepared the sacrifice by doing thorough
cleaning, having bathes and so on. Later, people began to worship different deities as well on that day. It is
the time that almost all the farm works were done and people have free time. The sacrificing time changed
according to the farming schedule and was not fixed until the Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD). The customs
of worshipping deities and ancestors remains even though the ceremonies are not as grand as before. It is
also the time that spring is coming, so people held all kinds of ceremonies to welcome it.
据说，春节起初源于人们在农历腊月祭祀先祖，在那期间，人们为了祭祀会做大扫除，沐浴
换衣等等。后来人们开始在那一天敬奉神明。春节期间正好各种农耕活动结束，人们有空余时
间。最开始的祭祀日期由于农耕活动并不固定，直到汉朝（公元前202年-公元220年）才固定下
来。祭祀神明和先祖的传统延续下来，但并不像以前那样浩大。春节也是春天的开始，所以人们
会举办各种仪式迎接春天的到来。
（三）春节活动 Festivities Schedule
Preparing the New Year starts 7 days before the New Year’s Eve. According to Chinese lunar
calendar, people start to clean the house on Dec. 24, butcher on Dec. 26th and so on. People have certain
things to do on each day. These activities will end Jan. 15th of the lunar calendar.
新年的准备工作在除夕前的七天就开始了。根据中国农历，人们从腊月二十四开始打扫屋子，二十六日杀猪宰羊等等。每一天都有不同的活动，所有这些活动将在正月十五结束。
（四）传统习俗 Customs and Practices
Every family does a thorough house cleaning and purchases enough food, including fish, meat,
roasted nuts and seeds, all kinds of candies and fruits, etc, for the festival period. Also, new clothes must
be bought, especially for children. Red scrolls with complementary poetic couplets, one line on each side
of the gate, are pasted at every gate. The Chinese character 'Fu' is pasted on the center of the door and
paper-cut pictures adorn windows.
过年期间，每家每户都会做大扫除，购买丰富的食物，包括鱼肉坚果，水果糖果等。另外，
春节必须买新衣服，尤其是给小孩子购买。门上贴上新对联和福字，窗户上还要贴上窗花。
（五）春节禁忌 Taboos
The Spring Festival is a start for a new year, so it is regarded as the omen of a year. People have
many taboos during this period. Many bad words related to “death”, “broken”, “killing”, “ghost” and
“illness” or “sickness” are forbidden during conversations. In some places, there are more specific details.
They consider it unlucky if the barrel of rice is empty, because they think they will have nothing to eat in
the next year. Taking medicine is forbidden on this day, otherwise, people will have sick for the whole
year and take medicine constantly.
春节是新的一年的开始，预示着一年的运气，所以过年期间有很多禁忌，比如“死”“破”
“杀”“鬼”“病”这类字眼是谈话中要避免的。在某些地方还有一些特殊的禁忌，比如新年米
缸空了不是好兆头，因为这预示着新的一年将没东西吃，春节那天也不能吃药，这会预示着新的
一年疾病产生，医药不断。（六）节日美食 Festival Food
Food during this happy event has its characteristics, which is the representative of Chinese festival
food culture. Dumplings and the reunion dinner are indispensable at this time. Cold and hot dishes are all
served. Fish is always an important dish then, which expresses people’s hope of having a wealthy year.
春节期间的食物也很有特色，代表着中国传统饮食文化，饺子和团圆饭是不可或缺的，冷盘
热菜都得上，鱼也是春节一道重要的菜肴，它代表了人们年年有余的期望。
（七）节日去处 Best Places to Go
In China, different places have their own traditions and activities to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian and Pingyao are some good places to go if one intends to come during the time
period. If one does not want to travel so long, but still want to enjoy the atmosphere of Chinese New Year,
the local Chinatown is the best place.
在中国，不同的地方庆祝春节的方式和传统各不相同。北京、广州、西安和平遥是不错的春
节去处。如果国外的朋友不想去这么远的地方，当地的中国城是感受春节氛围的好地方。
（八）历史文化：不变的春节 渐变的年俗
Spring Festival is the most important holiday for Chinese people. Excitement and happiness are
palpable this time of the year, and they reach the peak on lunar new year's eve.
春节对于中国人来说是最重要的节日。在每年的春节都让人兴高采烈，尤其是大年三十那
晚，更是达到了高潮。
Through the 15-day period, which starts with the first day of the lunar new year and ends on the
15th day (known as Lantern Festival), is relatively long, it is the busiest time of the year for Chinese
people. The arrangements they have to make for family reunions, buying necessities and preparing food
keeps them busy throughout the holiday. Many of them travel back home and meet friends over dinner
and drinks. The celebrations include decorating the house and setting off fireworks.春节历时15天，也就从大年初一开始，到元月十五元宵节结束。这段比较长的时间是中国
人最忙的时候。他们为家庭聚会作安排，采购年货，准备丰盛的食物，以至于整个春节假期都忙
忙碌碌的。许多人在春季期间都要回老家过年，跟朋友碰碰头，聚个餐。庆祝春节也包括大扫除
和放烟火。
But we are talking about a tradition that seems to be fading.
但是我们现在要谈的是越来越淡的年味。
Spring Festival, as it is celebrated today, has undergone many changes, thanks to the country's
economic development and globalization.
现在的春节已经因为我国经济的发展和全球化的影响而改变了很多。
Yet no Spring Festival is complete without food. People could not get good food whenever they
desired in earlier times, something that does not apply to society today. More often than not, people faced
the risk of famine. The best time for people to celebrate was when food was available in plenty, and that
was possible in spring, or the beginning of the lunar new year. That was the main reason why Spring
Festival acquired such great importance among Chinese people.
但是没有哪个春节是完全离得开“吃”的。从前，不论人们提前多久想要买年货，总是不能
如愿，而现在早已今非昔比。过去常常还要闹饥荒。人们最好的庆祝时间就是他们能得到食物丰
盛的时候，也就是春天或是元月初的那段时间。那也是为什么春节对于中国人如此重要的主要原
因。
But three decades of economic growth has ensured that people in China, except for those who are
still poor, can enjoy a good meal whenever they want. Such has been the change in people's fortune that
some have to be treated for obesity and other health problems associated with excessive eating
但是三十年来的经济发展已经让中国人，除了那些仍然穷苦的人以外，随时都能享受美食。
这得益于人民财富的增长，但是后者也导致一些人吃得太多而受到肥胖威胁和健康问题。
In the past, celebrations were limited to events like song-and-dance duets in North China,
dragon/lion dances in South China and fireworks, which required the joint efforts of the entire community.
But economic development and urbanization seems to have weakened the social links among people.
Many, especially those living in cities, are not interested in celebrating the festival with people they hardly
know.
在过去，庆祝春节还只停留在北方的二人转和南方的舞龙舞狮等形式。那些庆祝活动往往需
要许多人合力才能办得起来。但是经济的发展和国际化程度的提升似乎已经将这种社会联系弱化了。许多人，特别是城市居民，不太愿意与不相识的人一起共度春节。
Many customs associated with Spring Festival have changed, too. In the past, people used to visit
relatives and friends with gifts and lots of good wishes. Today, many people, especially the youth, use
their cell phones or the Internet to send their good wishes and even "gifts" to their relatives and friends.
Some may say this is a sign that people have become less caring about their near and dear ones, but we
should see this development as a time- and energy-saving exercise granted by the information age.
与春节相关的许多习俗也被改变了。在过去，人们常常会带着礼物走亲访友，互道祝福。今
天许多人，特别是年轻人，用手机或是网络向亲朋好友发去“礼物”和祝福。有些人或许会说，
这说明人们已经没有那么关心至爱亲朋了，但是我们应该把这种变化看作信息化时代省钱省力的
好办法
In recent times, many people have started praying for a career promotion or more money instead of
invoking God or the Buddha for a healthy and long life and the welfare of their family. But the number of
such people is decreasing now, which shows that people are becoming more reasonable.
最近几年，许多人开始祈祷事业高升，财源滚滚，而不是求神拜佛，他们身体健康，长命百
岁，家庭美满。但是这样的人数现在正在减少，说明人们开始变得更加理性。
（九）与老外话春节：中国餐桌礼仪和传统习惯
In China, as with any culture, there are rules and customs that surround what is appropriate and what
is not when dining, whether it is in a restaurant or in someone’s home. Learning the appropriate way to act
and what to say will not only help you feel like a native, but will also make those around you more
comfortable, and able to focus on you, instead of your interesting eating habits.
同其他国家文化一样，在中国，无论是在餐馆还是在家，用餐时也有很多禁忌。适当了解一
些中国的餐桌礼仪，不仅能让你更加入乡随俗，融入其中，而且能让别人注意到你，而不是你特
别的用餐习惯。
The customs surrounding Chinese tables’ manners is ingrained with tradition, and some rules are not
to be broken. Failing to understand and follow all of the rules could result in offending the chef and
ending the night in an unfavorable way.
有些餐桌礼仪是随着传统延续下来的，是决不能违反的。如果不了解这些餐桌礼仪并且破坏了这些规矩，到时可能得罪厨师，扫兴而归哦。
1. The food is served via large communal dishes, and in nearly every case, you will be supplied with
communal chopsticks for transferring food from the main dishes to your own. You should use the
communal chopsticks if they are supplied. If they are not or you are unsure, wait for someone to serve
food to their own plate, and then copy what they do. On occasion, an eager Chinese host may place food
into your bowl or on your plate. This is normal.
1. 食物是通过大的公用盘子盛装的，基本上都会提供公用筷方便你将食物分到你自己的盘子
里。如果有公用筷子就用公共筷子分开食物。如果没有公共筷，或是不确定是否有公共筷子，可
以先等待，看其他人是怎么做的，然后效仿就行。有时候热心的中国主人会帮你将食物分到你的
盘子里，这很正常。
2. It is rude to not eat what you are given. If you are offered something you absolutely can't stomach,
finish everything else, and leave the rest on your plate. Leaving a little food generally indicates that you
are full.
2. 分到你盘子的食物你不吃是很失礼的。如果有些食物你真的吃不下可以先把其他能吃的吃
掉，然后把不想吃的剩在盘子里就行。通常盘子里剩下一点儿食物说明你已经吃饱了。
3. Don't stab your chopsticks into your bowl of rice. As with any Buddhist culture, placing two
chopsticks down in a bowl of rice is what happens at a funeral. By doing this, you indicate that you wish
death upon those at the table.
3. 不要把筷子插在装满米饭的碗里。因为在佛教文化里，将双筷插在碗里是葬礼时的祭祀仪
式。如果你在餐桌上这么做，意味着你希望餐桌上在座的人死掉。
4. Do not play with your chopsticks, point at objects with them, or drum them on the table - this is
rude. Do not tap them on the side of your dish, either, as this is used in restaurants to indicate that the food
is taking too long, and it will offend your host.
4. 不要把玩筷子，比如用筷子指手画脚，或是在桌上敲击筷子，这些都是很失礼的，也切勿
用筷子敲击你的盘子，这在餐馆里是暗示上菜太慢，很有可能会触怒待客的主人。
5. When setting down your chopsticks, place them horizontally on top of your plate, or place the
ends on a chopstick rest. Do not set them on the table.
5. 当你想放下筷子时，要将筷子水平放置在你的盘子上，或者将筷子搁置在筷子架上，别将
筷子放置在桌子上。
6. Hold the chopsticks in your right hand between the thumb and index finger, and when eating rice,place the small bowl in your left hand, holding it off the table.
6. 应该右手持筷，用大拇指和食指夹紧筷子。吃饭时，左手托碗，使碗离开桌面。
7. Do not stab anything with your chopsticks, unless you are cutting vegetables or similar. If you are
in a small, intimate setting with friends, then stabbing smaller so as to grab items is okay, but never do this
at a formal dinner or around those who adhere strictly to tradition.
7. 不要用筷子戳东西，除非是将大片蔬菜或其他食物分开。如果是跟亲密朋友的小型聚餐，
将食物用筷子分成小块方便夹取是可以的，但在正式宴会上，或是同桌人都非常遵守传统的场合
千万别这么做。
8. When tapping glasses for a cheer, be sure that the edge of your drink is below that of a senior
member, as you are not their equal. This will show respect.
8. 举酒干杯时要确定你酒杯里酒的平面刻度要比在座的长者低，以显示你们的辈分不同，这
是为了向长辈表示尊重。
9. When eating something with bones, it is normal to spit them out onto the table to the right of your
plate.
9. 在吃有骨头的东西时，要将骨头分离装在你右手边的盘子里。
10. Do not get offended if your fellow diners eat with their mouth open, or talk with their mouth full.
This is normal in China. Enjoy, laugh, and have fun.
10. 有时同桌的人嘴里满含食物跟你交谈时不要觉得被冒犯了。在中国这比较正常，因为人
们的理念就是吃饭时大声欢歌，尽情享受。
（十）春节习俗：咱过年缺不了的 8 件事儿
Chinese New Year Celebration is the most important celebration of the year. Chinese people may
celebrate the Chinese New Year in slightly different ways but their wishes are almost the same; they want
their family members and friends to be healthy and lucky during next year.
春节庆祝活动是一年中最重要的庆祝活动。中国人庆祝春节的方式可能略微不同，但其愿望
几乎是相同的，他们希望其家人和朋友来年健康和幸运。
Chinese New Year Celebration usually lasts for 15 days. Celebratory activities include Chinese NewFeast, firecrackers, giving lucky money to children, the New Year bell ringing and Chinese New Year
Greetings. Most of Chinese people will stop the celebrating in their home on the 7th day of New Year
because the national holiday usually ends around that day, however celebrations in public areas can last
until the 15th day of New Year.
春节庆祝活动通常持续15天。庆祝活动包括春节的年夜饭，放鞭炮，给儿童压岁钱，春节
钟声和春节问候。大多数中国人将在春节的第7天停止庆祝活动，因为全国性节假通常在这一天
结束，但在公共场所的庆祝活动可能最终持续到正月十五。
1. 房屋打扫House Cleaning
To clean houses on the New Year Eve is a very old custom dating back to thousands of years ago.
The dust is traditionally associated with “old” so cleaning their houses and sweeping the dust mean to bid
farewell to the “old” and usher in the “new”. Days before the New Year, Chinese families clean their
houses, sweeping the floor, washing daily things, cleaning the spider webs and dredging the ditches.
People do all these things happily in the hope of a good coming year.
春节打扫房屋这个非常古老的习俗甚至可以追溯到几千年前。灰尘在传统上与“旧”联系在
一起，所以打扫房屋和扫除灰尘意味着辞“旧”迎“新”。春节的前几天，中国的各家各户都打
扫房屋，扫地，清洗日用品，清除蛛网和疏浚沟渠。人们兴高采烈做所有这些事情，希望来年好
运。
2. 房屋装饰House decoration
One of the house decorations is to post couplets on doors. On the Spring Festival couplets, good
wishes are expressed. New Year couplets are usually posted in pairs as even numbers are associated with
good luck and auspiciousness in Chinese culture.
People in north China are used to posting paper-cut on their windows. When sticking the window
decoration paper-cuts, people paste on the door large red Chinese character “fu”A red "fu"means good
luck and fortune, so it is customary to post "fu"on doors or walls on auspicious occasions such aswedding, festivals.
房屋装饰之一就是在门上贴对联。在春联上，抒发良好的祝愿。春联通常是成对张贴，因为
双数在中国文化中是好运气和吉祥的象征。
在中国北方，人们习惯于在窗户上贴剪纸。人们既在窗户上贴剪纸，又在大门上贴上大大的
红色汉字“福”字，一个红色“福”字意味着好运和财富，因此习惯上在婚礼，节日之类的吉祥
场合中，人们都会在门或墙上贴“福”字。
3. Waiting for the First Bell Ringing of Chinese New Year 等待春节的第
一声钟鸣
The first bell ringing is the symbol of Chinese New Year. Chinese people like to go to a large
squares where there are huge bells are set up on New Year’s Eve. As the New Year approaches they count
down and celebrate together. The people believe that the ringing of huge bell can drive all the bad luck
away and bring the fortune to them. In recent years, some people have begun going to mountain temples
to wait for the first ringing. Hanshan Temple in Suzhou, is very famous temple for its first ringing of the
bell to herald Chinese New Year. Many foreigners now go to Hanshan Temple to celebrate Chinese New
Year.
第一次钟声是春节的象征。中国人喜欢到一个大广场，那里有为除夕设置的大钟。随着春节
的临近，他们开始倒计数并一起庆祝。人们相信了大钟的撞响可以驱除霉运，带来好运。近年
来，有些人开始去山上寺庙等待第一次钟声。苏州的寒山寺就非常著名，它的钟声宣布春节的到
来。现在有许多外国人也去寒山寺庆祝春节。
4. 熬夜（“守岁”）Staying up late ("Shousui")
Shousui means to stay up late or all night on New Year's Eve. After the great dinner, families sit
together and chat happily to wait for the New Year’s arrival.守岁意味着除夕夜不睡觉。年夜饭后，家人聚坐一起，愉快聊天，等待春节的到来。
5. 年夜饭New Year Feast
Spring Festival is a time for family reunion. The New Year's Feast is "a must" banquet with all the
family members getting together. The food eaten on the New Year Eve banquet varies according to
regions. In south China, It is customary to eat "niangao" (New Year cake made of glutinous rice flour)
because as a homophone, niangao means "higher and higher every year". In the north, a traditional dish
for the feast is "Jiaozi" or dumplings shaped like a crescent moon.
春节是与家人团聚的时间。年夜饭是所有家庭成员聚在一起“必须”的宴会。除夕宴会上吃
的食物根据不同的地区各不相同。在中国南方，习惯吃“年糕”（糯米粉制成的新年糕点），因
为作为一个同音字，年糕意味着“步步高升”。在北方，年夜饭的传统饭是“饺子”或像月牙儿
形的汤圆。
6. 燃放鞭炮Setting Firecrackers
Lighting Firecrackers used to be one of the most important customs in the Spring Festival
celebration. However, concerning the danger and the negative noises that lighting firecrackers may bring,
the government has banned this practice in many major cities. But people in small towns and rural areas
still hold to this traditional celebration. Right as the clock strikes 12 o'clock midnight of New Year's Eve,
cities and towns are lit up with the glitter from fireworks, and the sound can be deafening. Families stay
up for this joyful moment and kids with firecrackers in one hand and a lighter in another cheerfully light
their happiness in this especial occasion, even though they plug their ears.
放鞭炮曾是春节庆祝活动中最重要的习俗之一。然而，担心燃放鞭炮可能会带来危险和烦人
的噪音，政府已在许多大城市下令禁止燃放鞭炮。但在小城镇和农村地区的人们仍然坚持这种传
统的庆祝活动。除夕夜一旦时钟撞响午夜12点钟，城市和乡镇都被烟花的闪闪光芒映亮，鞭炮声
震耳欲聋。一家人熬夜就为这个欢乐的时刻，孩子们一手拿鞭炮，一手拿火机兴高采烈地点放着
他们在这个特殊节日的快乐，尽管他们吓得捂着耳朵。7. 春节的问候（拜年）New Year Greetings(Bai Nian)
On the first day of the New Year or shortly thereafter, everybody wears new clothes and greets
relatives and friends with bows and Gongxi (congratulations), wishing each other good luck, happiness
during the new year. In Chinese villages, some villagers may have hundreds of relatives so they have to
spend more than two weeks visiting their relatives.
在春节第一天或此后不久，大家都穿着新衣服，带着弓向亲戚和朋友打招呼并恭喜（祝
贺），彼此祝愿在新的一年里好运，幸福。在中国农村，有些村民可能有数以百计的亲戚，所以
他们不得不拿出两个多星期来走亲访友。
On the first day of the new year, it’s customary for the younger generations to visit the elders,
wishing them healthy and longevity.
春节第一天，按习惯，小一辈人要拜见老一辈，祝愿他们健康长寿。
Because visiting relatives and friends takes a lot of time, now, some busy people will send New Year
cards to express their good wishes rather than pay a visit personally.
因为探亲访友花费大量时间，所以，现在有些忙碌的人就送春节贺卡来表达他们的良好祝
愿，而不是亲自去拜访。
8. 压岁钱Lucky Money
这是孩子们的父母和祖父母给他们作为春节礼物的钱。压岁钱据说能带来好运，能驱魔；因
此，就有了“压岁钱”的称呼。父母和祖父母先把钱放入特制的小红包里，年夜饭后或当孩子们
来拜年时，将红包发给他们。他们之所以要把钱放到红包里，是因为中国人认为红色是个幸运
色。他们想给自己孩子既有压岁钱还有幸运色。
It is the money given to kids from their parents and grandparents as New Year gift. The money is
believed to bring good luck, ward off monsters; hence the name "lucky money". Parents and grandparents
first put money in small, especially-made red envelopes and give the red envelopes to their kids after the
New Year's Feast or when they come to visit them on the New Year. They choose to put the money in redenvelopes because Chinese people think red is a lucky color. They want to give their children both lucky
money and lucky color.
9. 年30到十五的习俗
(1) December 30 of the Lunar Calendar大年三十——除夕
December 30 of lunar calendar, also called "Chuxi" (New Year's Eve), is the last day of the year
according to lunar calendar. It means saying goodbye to the last year and welcoming the new year. Chuxi
is to Chinese people what Christmas Eve is to Westerners. And it's also the climax of the whole Spring
Festival. There are many customs in every period of time on this special day and those customs have been
well observed for thousands of years.
大年三十，中国农历的最后一天，又称“除夕”——告别旧日，迎来新年。这一天对每一个
中国人来说意义非凡，如同平安夜在圣诞假期中的重要地位一般，整个春节的高潮也在这一天到
达顶峰。这一天中，每一个时间段都有约定俗成的讲究，几千年来，延续至今。
7:00-11:30 Preparing for the Reunion Dinner 团年饭准备
In the morning, every family begins killing chicken and fishes as well as cutting meat and vegetables
to prepare for the Reunion Dinner.
清晨开始，各家各户就忙着宰鸡、剖鱼、剁肉、切菜……为团年大餐做着最后的筹备工作。
11:30-11:50 Praying to Ancestors/Honoring Ancestors拜敬祖先
Although different regions have different custom, many will pray to their ancestors before the dinner
on this day. All the family members hosed by their patriarch offer incense and kowtow to the memorial
tablets or the pictures of their ancestors, then they burn paper money and pray one by one. They also
present the main dishes of the Reunion Dinner including pork as offerings to their respect to the ancestors.
虽各地都有不同的习俗，但大多会在今日正式的宴席前拜敬祖先。全家人在家长的主持下，
对祖先的牌位、人像烧香叩拜，并逐一烧纸祈福。也会提前将宴席上的主菜如猪肉等作为贡品呈
放，以示对先辈的尊敬。12:00-18:00 Enjoying the Reunion Dinner & Giving Lucky Money团年饭开席、发压岁钱
The two wonderful meals at this day are called "Reunion Dinners", among which the New Year's Eve
Dinner is much more important.
除夕日的两顿大餐称为“团年饭”，其中尤以晚餐“年夜饭”为重头戏。
There are abundant dishes for the New Year's Eve Dinner. The dishes are of a wide variety and they
all imply the meaning of good luck. Fore example, "fish" shares a similar pronunciation with "Yu" which
stands for "abundance"; beetroot sounds like "Cai Tou" that means one can have good luck in the new
year. Besides, there are chicken, duck, fish, pork and beef in the dinner, which symbolize a rich new year.
While is Sichuan, every family has home-made sausage and cured meat as well as Chinese liquor.
年夜饭的餐桌上总是丰盛异常，菜色虽然五花八门，但宗旨都要有开福纳吉的好寓意。如
“鱼”和“余”谐音，象征“年年有余”;“菜头”与“彩头”谐音，象征来年有好彩头，鸡鸭鱼
猪牛肉都备齐，则表明来年丰裕。在四川地区，还少不了自家酿制的香肠、腊肉，当然，还有白
酒。
During dinner time, Chinese people do not just eat and drink although the food and drinks are very
delicious. They also say some "best wishes" such as "I wish you good health and a long life", "may all go
well with you", etc. to the elders, and then hope to get lucky money from those happy elders. It is said that
the lucky money can drive out evil spirits because it shares the same pronunciation with "Sui" in Chinese
(meaning evil spirits), thus children who get lucky money will be safe in the new year. Surely, receiving
lucky money is the favorite "event" of every child during the Spring Festival.
热闹的年夜饭进行到中段，酒菜正酣，可别只顾着吃喝，晚辈们此时只须给长辈献上几句如
“健康长寿”、“万事如意”的吉祥话，就只等长辈乐呵呵发送压岁钱了。相传压岁钱可以压住
邪祟，因为“岁”与“祟”谐音，得到压岁钱的小辈就可以平平安安度过一岁。当然，这也是小
辈们无可争议最喜欢的过年“节目”。
20:00Watching Spring Festival Gala看春节联欢晚会
Shown during the Chinese New Year's Eve, the Spring Festival Gala is a large variety show produced
by China Central Television. Although it has been criticized for many times because of its outdated
contents and forms, the Gala is still an important program for Chinese families to sit together, enjoy
family love and share happiness in the Spring Festival.春节联欢晚会，是中国中央电视台在每年除夕晚上举办的大型文艺晚会。如今虽然饱受形式
内容老套的诟病，但依然是大年夜一大家子围坐在沙发上，感受亲情、分享喜乐的重要过年项
目。
23:00-24:00Offering Incense and Praying上香祈福
Near the midnight, the sound of the Gala has been already covered by the thunder of fireworks
outside. At the moment, all the family members go to toll New Year bells and offer incense at 24:00 in a
nearby temple. Every year, large temples in different regions hold grand Spring Ritual for Blessings on
New Year's Eve. People put their palms together devoutly and pray for a wonderful new year at the
crowded temple. Such activity will last to the end of the first day of the year.
临近午夜，电视机里的声音早已被窗外震耳的炮竹声盖过，人们便扶老携幼全家出动，到附
近的寺庙撞新年钟、上子时(零点)香。每年除夕夜，各地大型的寺庙都将举行盛大的新春祈福法
会，在人头窜动的寺庙中，人们虔诚地双手合十，祈愿来年的美好。这样的活动也将跨过零点，
持续大年初一整日。
(2) January 1 of the Lunar Calendar正月初一
Custom: New-Year Visits and Collecting Fortune习俗：拜年聚财
Visiting relatives is still considered a major event on the first day of the first Lunar month. Also, it is the
birthday of "broom", so it is taboo to use broom or take out trash, otherwise, you might sweep away good
fortunes and suffer financial losses.
延续自大年夜，拜年依然是大年初一的重要活动。另外由于这天是“扫把星”的生日，正月初一
要注意不能动用扫帚，也不要丢垃圾，否则就会扫走运气、破财。
(3) January 2 of the Lunar Calendar正月初二
Custom: Married Daughters Return to Parents' Home习俗：回娘家
Married daughters visit their parents with their husbands on this day, so this day is also called "welcome
son-in-law day". The couple must bring some gifts and red envelopes along with them, and give them to
children from the wife's side of the family. They have to return husband's family before dinner.
出嫁的女儿回娘家，要与丈夫同行，所以也称“迎婿日”。这一天，回娘家的女儿必须携带一些礼品和红包，分给娘家的小孩，并且在娘家吃午饭，但要在晚饭前赶回婆家。
(4) January 3 of the Lunar Calendar正月初三
Custom: Staying at Home习俗：忌出门
According to custom, people should not pay visits to others on the third day of the first lunar month as it
is very likely to quarrel with others on this day. However, this has already become obsolete. It is a rare
opportunity for people to get reunited during the Spring Festival, so less and less people follow this
tradition.
按照习俗，人们在初三通常不会外出拜年，传说这天容易与人发生争执。不过这个习俗早已过
时，现在人们难得春节团聚，对此已经淡化许多。
(5) January 4 of the Lunar Calendar正月初四
Custom: Worshiping the God of Wealth习俗：祭财神
It is the day for worshipping the God of Wealth. In the past, if an employee was not invited to worship the
God of Wealth with the boss, he/she had to resign according to the unwritten rule.
今天是及财神的日子，过去，老板想将某人“炒鱿鱼”，这天就不请他来拜神，对方也就心知肚
明，自己收拾走人
(6) January 5 of the Lunar Calendar正月初五
Custom: Breaking Five习俗：破五
It is the day to "drive away five ghosts of poverty" (Poverty in intelligence, knowledge, literacy, fate, and
friendship). People light firecrackers in the morning form inside to outside of their houses to scare away
all the "ghosts".
俗称破五，要“赶走五穷”，包括“智穷、学穷、文穷、命穷、交穷（结交“损友”）”。旧时
人们在清晨放鞭炮，边放边往门外走，传说如此便可将一切不吉利的东西都轰出门外。
(7) January 6 of the Lunar Calendar正月初六
Custom: Opening for Business习俗：宜开业After lighting firecrackers, shops reopen for business on this day. It is said that boys of the age of 12 are
the most welcomed as the number of "12" us double "6", which means "everything will go well
smoothly".
商户可选择在这天开张营业，而且要大放鞭炮。另外传说这一天最受欢迎的是当年满 12岁的男
孩，因为12是6的二倍，这叫“六六大顺”。
(8) January 15 of the Lunar Calendar正月十五
Custom: Dumplings and Lighting Sky Lanterns习俗：吃元宵、放天灯
As the first full moon night in the new year, the fifteenth day is also called Lantern Festival, named after
the long-time tradition of appreciating lanterns. One should not miss Yuanxiao, glutinous rice dumplings,
often stuffed with white sugar, rose petals, sesames and so on. The stuffing and round shape symbolize
sweet life and reunion. Lantern Festival draws the curtain of the entire Chinese New Year celebration.
作为新年第一个月圆之夜，正月十五又称“上元节”，因历代这一节日有观灯习俗。故又称灯
节。元宵节必吃的美食即元宵——汤圆，以白糖、玫瑰、芝麻等为馅，用糯米粉包成圆形，有甜
甜蜜蜜、团圆美满之意。过完元宵节，春节正式落下帷幕。
（十一）新春祝福语
1. New Years greetings and best wishes! 致新年贺忱与最美好的祝福!
2. Good luck in the year ahead!恭贺新禧! Happy new year.新年快乐!
3. Happy spring festival!春节快乐!
4. May you come into a good fortune!祝吉星高照! Live long and proper!恭喜发财!
5. May many fortunes find their way to you!多福多寿!
6. I want to wish you longevity and health!祝财运亨通!
7. May the seasons joy fill you all the year round.愿节日的愉快伴你一生。
8. Seasons greetings and best wishes for the New Year.祝福您，新年快乐。
9. Wishing you all the blessings of a beautiful New Year season. 愿你拥有新年所有美好的祝福。
10. Wishing you all the happiness of the holiday season. 祝节日幸福如意。
11. Hope all your New Year dreams come true! 愿你所有的新年想都成真!12. Hope you enjoy the happiness of New Year and all the trimmings. 祝你享尽新年佳节的快乐和新
年的礼品。
13. Please accept my seasons greetings.请接受我节日的祝贺。
14. To wish you joy at this holy season. Wishing every happiness will always be with you.恭祝新年吉
祥，幸福和欢乐与你同在。
15. Good health, good luck and much happiness throughout the year.恭祝健康、幸运，新年快乐。
16. Wishing you many future successes.请多保重!
17. On this special day I send you New Years greetings and hope that some day soon we shall be togeth
er. 祝你今后获得更大成就。
18. I would like to wish you a joyous new year and express my hope for your happiness and good futur
e.在这特殊的日子，向你致以新年的祝福，希望不久我们能相聚在一起。
19. May the New Year bring many good things and rich blessings to you and all those you love!祝新年
快乐，并愿你幸福吉祥，前程似锦。
20. Rich blessings for health and longevity is my special wish for you in the coming year.愿新年带给
你和你所爱的人许多美好的事物和无尽的祝福!
21. Good luck, good health, hood cheer. I wish you a happy New Year.祝好运、健康、佳肴伴你度过
一个快乐新年。
22. With best wishes for a happy New Year!祝新年快乐，并致以良好的祝福。
23. May you have the best New Year ever. 愿你度过最美好的新年!
24. Much joy to you in the up coming year. May the warmest wishes, happy thoughts and
25. friendly greetings come at New Year and stay with you all the year through. 让温馨的祝愿、幸福
的思念和友好的祝福，在新年来到你身边，伴你左右。
26. Please accept our wishes for you and yours for a happy New Year.请接受我们
27. 们对你及你全家的美好祝福，祝你们新年快乐。
28. May the coming New Year bring you joy, love and peace.愿新年为你带来快乐，
29. 友爱和宁静。
30. Wishing you happiness during the holidays and throughout the New Year.祝节日快乐，新年幸
福。
31. I hope you have a most happy and prosperous New Year.谨祝新年快乐幸福，大吉大利。
32. With the compliments of the season.祝贺佳节。
33. May the joy and happiness around you today and always.愿快乐幸福永伴你左右。34. Please accept my sincere wishes for the New Year. I hope you will continue to enjoy good health.请
接受我诚挚的新年祝福，顺祝身体健康。
35. Allow me to congratulate you on the arrival of the New Year and to extend to you all my best wishe
s for your perfect health and lasting prosperity.恭贺新禧，祝身体健康、事业发达。
36. Best wishes for the holidays and happiness throughout the New Year.恭贺新 禧，万事如意。
37. New Year time is here. I hope you have a wonderful New Year. May every day hold happy hours for
you. 新年来临，祝新年快乐，愿你时时刻刻幸福欢乐!
38. May your New Year be filled with special moment, warmth, peace and happiness, the joy of covered
ones near, and wishing you all the joys of Christmas and a year of happiness. 愿你的新年充满温
馨，祥和，与亲人团聚的快乐，祝乐陶陶，新年乐无限。
39. Warm greetings and best wishes for happiness and good luck in the coming year. 衷心祝福来年快
乐、幸运!
40. New Year should be a time of banked-up fines, the scent of flowers and wine, good talk, good memo
ries and loyalties renewed. But if all else is lacking - love will do. 新年是这样美好的时光：炉火
熊熊，花儿芬芳，醇酒飘香，殷殷祝福，美好回忆，恩爱日新。即便没有一切，只要有爱便
足矣。
41. May the beauty and joy of New Year remain with you throughout the new year! 愿新春美景与欢乐
常伴随你!
42. Take good care of yourself in the year ahead.愿你健康长寿! A happy New Year to you.恭贺新
年。
43. Seasons greetings and sincere wishes for a bright and happy New Year!献上节日的问候与祝福,愿
你拥有一个充满生机和欢乐的新年。
44. I give you endless brand-new good wishes. Please accept them as a new remembrance
of our lasting friendship.给你我无尽的新的祝福，让它们成为我们永恒友谊的新的纪念。
45. Good luck and great success in the coming New Year.祝来年好运，并取得更大的成就。
46. Warm hearted wishes for a happy New Year filled with all your favorite things. 传统佳节之际，
献上殷殷祝福，祝新年万事如意!
47. I wish you a happy New Year. All affection and best wishes to you and yours. 以我所有的爱心与
真诚祝你及全家新年快乐。
48. In the season of joy I present my sincere wishes and kind thoughts. May the kind ofNew Year outshine all the rest. 在这欢乐的时节给你我最真的祝福和亲切的思念，愿你今年的新
年比往年更璀璨。
49. May the New Year be a time of laughter and real enjoyment for you. Best wishes. 愿新年不仅是你
欢笑的时刻，更是你欣喜的日子。祝福你。
50. May the glow of New Year candle fill your heart with peace and pleasure and make your New Year
bright.
51. Have a love filled New Year! 愿新年的烛光带给你祥和与喜悦，祝你新年充满爱。
52. May the bright and festive glow of New Year candle warm the days all the year through
53. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying New Year that is happy in every way. 愿明亮喜庆
的新年烛光温暖一年中的每个日日夜夜，祝你欢欢喜喜度新年!
54. On the occasion of the New Year, may my wife and I extend to you and yours our warmest greeting
s, wishing you a happy New Year, your career greater success and your family happiness.在此新年
之际，我同夫人向你及你的家人致以节日的问候，并祝你们新年快乐、事业有成、家庭幸
福。
55. May everything beautiful and best be condensed into this card. I sincerely wish you happiness, chee
rfulness and success.愿一切最美好的祝福都能用这张贺卡表达，真诚地祝你幸福、快乐、成
功!
56. With very best wishes for your happiness in the New Year.致以最良好的祝福，原你新年快乐幸
福。
57. A cheery New Year hold lots of happiness for you! 给你特别的祝愿新年带给你无边的幸福如
意。
58. A New Year greeting to cheer you from your daughters. 愿女儿的新年祝福带给你快乐。
59. At New Year and always, may peace and love fill your heart, beauty fill your world, and contentmen
t and joy fill your days. 新年的祝福，平日的希冀，愿你心境祥和、充满爱意，愿你的世界全
是美满，愿你一切称心如意，快乐无比。
60. May the joy of New Year be with you throughout the year. 愿新年的快乐一年四季常在。
61. Peace and love for you at New Year from all your students. 祝老师新年充满平安和爱。
62. Wishing you a sparkling New Year and bright happy New Year! May the season bring much pleasu
re to you. 愿你的新年光彩夺目，愿你的新年灿烂辉煌!佳节快乐! 给父母
63. May you have the best season ever. 愿你过个最愉快的节日。64. A New year greeting to cheer you from your daughter. 愿女儿的祝福带给您欢乐
65. Wish you every success一帆风顺
66. Hope everything goes your way万事如意
67. Happy new year新年快乐
68. Happy spring festival新年快乐
69. Best wishes for the year to come恭贺新禧
70. May you come into a good fortune恭喜发财
71. Business flourishes生意兴隆
72. Peace All Year Round岁岁平安
73. Harmony Brings Wealth和气生财
74. Treasures Fill The Home金玉满堂
75. May All Your Wishes Come心想事成
76. Safe Trip Wherever You Go出入平安
77. Promoting To A Higher Position步步高升
二、元宵节 Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the
New calendar. As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), it had become a festival with great
significance.
This day's important activity is watching lanterns. Throughout the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220),
Buddhism flourished in China. One emperor heard that Buddhist monks would watch sarira, or remains
from the cremation 火葬，火化of Buddha's body, and light lanterns to worship Buddha on the 15th day
of the 1st lunar month, so he ordered to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect
to Buddha on this day. Later, the Buddhist rite developed into a grand festival among common people and
its influence expanded from the Central Plains to the whole of China.
Till today, the lantern festival is still held each year around the country. Lanterns of various shapes
and sizes are hung in the streets, attracting countless visitors. Children will hold self-made or bought
lanterns to stroll with on the streets, extremely excited."Guessing lantern riddles"is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a piece
of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the paper out
and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift. The activity
emerged during people's enjoyment of lanterns in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). As riddle guessing is
interesting and full of wisdom, it has become popular among all social strata.
People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings, on this day, so it is also called the "Yuanxiao
Festival."Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice
flour with rose petals, sesame, bean paste, jujube paste, walnut meat, dried fruit, sugar and edible oil as
filling. Tangyuan can be boiled, fried or steamed. It tastes sweet and delicious. What's more, tangyuan in
Chinese has a similar pronunciation with "tuanyuan”, meaning reunion. So people eat them to denote
union, harmony and happiness for the family.
In the daytime of the Festival, performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat
dance, a yangge dance, walking on stilts and beating drums while dancing will be staged. On the night,
except for magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Most families spare some fireworks
from the Spring Festival and let them off in the Lantern Festival. Some local governments will even
organize a fireworks party. On the night when the first full moon enters the New Year, people become
really intoxicated by the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky.
每年农历的正月十五日，春节刚过，迎来的就是中国的传统节日--元宵节。
元宵主要的活动就是看灯。东汉明帝时期，明帝提倡佛教，听说佛教有正月十五日僧人观佛
舍利，点灯敬佛的做法，就命令这一天夜晚在皇宫和寺庙里点灯敬佛，令士族庶民都挂灯。以后
这种佛教礼仪节日逐渐形成民间盛大的节日。该节经历了由宫廷到民间，由中原到全国的发展过
程。
直到今天，元宵点灯的习俗仍然在中国的各地流传的，各式各样美丽的花灯在这一天都会点
亮，孩子们提着自制的灯笼走街串巷，非常高兴。
猜灯谜也是元宵节的一项重要活动，花灯的主人会将谜面写在灯笼上，挂在门口，如果有人
可以猜中，就能得到小小的礼物。这项活动最早起源于宋朝，因为谜语能启迪智慧又饶有兴趣，
所以流传过程中深受社会各阶层的欢迎。民间过元宵节吃元宵的习俗。元宵由糯米制成，或实心，或带馅。馅有豆沙、白糖、山楂、
各类果料等，食用时煮、煎、蒸、炸皆可。起初，人们把这种食物叫“浮圆子”，后来又叫“汤
团”或“汤圆”，这些名称“团圆”字音相近，取团圆之意，象征全家人团团圆圆，和睦幸福，
人们也以此怀念离别的亲人,寄托了对未来生活的美好愿望。
随着时间的推移，元宵节的活动越来越多，白天有耍龙灯、耍狮子、踩高跷、划旱
船扭秧歌、打太平鼓等传统民俗表演。到了夜晚，除了五颜六色的美花灯之外，还有艳丽多姿的
烟火。大多数家庭会在春节时留下一些烟花等到元宵节这天燃放，而一些地方政府也会举办烟花
大会，当新年的第一个月圆之夜在盛大的烟火表演中来临时，人们都陶醉在这令人难忘了烟花与
皎洁的明月中。
（一）元宵节的来历：
Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. This is the first full moon of the
new year, symbolizing unity and perfection.
Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. This is the first full moon of the
new year, symbolizing unity and perfection. Lantern Festival is an important part of Spring Festival , and
marks the official end of the long holiday。
元宵节是农历正月的第十五天，这是新年的第一次满月，象征着和睦和团圆。元宵节是春节
的一个重要组成部分，也象征着春节长假的正式结束。
There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival. But one thing for sure is that it
had something to do with religious worship.
One legend tells us that it’s history can date back to as early as the Western Han Dynasty(206BC-AD25).
Emperor Mingdi (明帝)advocated Buddhism（佛教）, and he heard that Buddhism monks lighted lights to
show their respect to the Buddha on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. They believed that the power of
Buddha can dispel darkness.(他们相信佛陀的力量能驱散黑暗）So Emperor Mingdi ordered his subjects
（臣民） to display lighted lanterns during what was to become the Lantern Festival.
关于元宵节的来历有很多传说。There are many legends concerning the origins of Lantern Festival
According to one legend, once in ancient times, a celestial swan came into the mortal world where it
was shot down by a hunter. The Jade Emperor, the highest god in Heaven, vowed to avenge the swan. He
started making plans to send a troop of celestial soldiers and generals to Earth on the fifteenth day of the
first lunar month, with orders to incinerate all humans and animals. But the other celestial beings
disagreed with this course of action, and risked their lives to warn the people of Earth. As a result, before
and after the fifteenth day of the first month, every family hung red lanterns outside their doors and set off
firecrackers and fireworks, giving the impression that their homes were already burning. By successfully
tricking the Jade Emperor in this way, humanity was saved from extermination。
有一个传说是这样的，在古代，有一位神界天鹅闯入人间被猎手误杀。天界最高的神玉皇大
帝因此发誓为这只天鹅报仇。他开始制定计划，派出一支天兵天将于农历正月十五来到人间，命
令他们火烧所有的人和动物。但是其他神仙并不赞同这一计划，他们冒着生命危险提醒人间的人
们。结果，在正月十五这一天前后，每一个家庭在门外挂起灯笼，并燃放烟花爆竹，给天兵天将
造成各家各户起火的假象。通过这种方式，人们成功骗过了玉皇大帝，人类也因此逃过灭绝的危
险。
According to another legend, during the time of Emperor Han Wudi of the Han Dynasty , a palace
woman named Yuanxiao was prevented from carrying out her filial duty of visiting her parents on the
fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Distraught, she said she would kill herself by jumping into a well. In
order to help Yuanxiao fulfill her duty as a filial daughter, the scholar Dongfang Shuo came up with a
scheme. He told Emperor Han Wudi that the Jade Emperor, the highest god in Heaven, had ordered the
Fire God to burn down the capital city of Chang'an on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month. Anxious
to find a way to save his city, the emperor asked Dongfang Shuo what he should do. Dongfang Shuo
replied that the Fire God loved red lanterns more than anything. He advised that the streets be hung with
red lanterns, and the emperor, empress, concubines, and court officials come out of the palace to see them.
In this way, the Fire God would be distracted and disaster averted. The emperor followed Dongfang
Shuo's advice, and while everyone was out viewing the lanterns, Yuanxiao was able to sneak out of the
palace and be reunited with her parents。
另外一个传说发生在汉武帝时期。一位名叫元宵的宫女因身处深宫，没法在正月十五与父母
团聚尽孝。为此，她欲跳井自尽。为了帮助元宵姑娘为父母尽孝，智者东方朔想出了一个计划。他告诉汉武帝，天界最高的神——玉皇大帝下令在正月十六火烧长安都。为了拯救长安城，汉武
帝问东方朔该怎么办。东方朔回答说火神最爱大红灯笼。他建议在街道上悬挂大红灯笼，皇帝、
皇后、六宫嫔妃和朝廷大臣都要外出观赏灯笼。这样，火神的注意力就会被分散，灾难也就可以
避免了。皇帝采纳了东方朔的建议，当所有人都外出赏灯时，元宵得以有机会溜出皇宫，和家人
团圆。
Although the above stories are quite fantastical, it is sure that the origins of Lantern Festival are
related to ancient humanity's use of fire to celebrate festivals and avert disaster. Since Lantern Festival
involves making offerings to the deities and is celebrated at night, it is natural that fire would play an
important role. Over time, Lantern Festival gradually evolved into its present form. When Buddhism was
introduced to China during the Eastern Han Dynasty , the emperor decreed that on the night of the full
moon of the first lunar month, lanterns should be lit to honor Buddha, adding yet another level of
significance to Lantern Festival. And according to Daoism, Lantern Festival is associated with the
primordial deities of Heaven and Fire, who were born on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month。
虽然上述的传说很神奇，但可以确定的是元宵节的起源必定跟古代人们使用火来庆祝节日、
躲避灾难有关。元宵节活动包括逃避邪神，且是在晚上庆祝，所以很自然地，火就扮演了很重要
的角色。随着时间的流逝，元宵节逐渐演变为今天的形式。东汉时期，佛教传入中国，皇帝下
令，在正月第一个满月的晚上，必须点亮灯笼敬佛，这也使元宵节更增添了一份意义。而在道教
里，元宵节是与掌管天界和火的元神紧密相连的，因为他们就诞生在正月十五。
Eating yuanxiao (sweet dumplings made with glutinous rice flour) is one of the special traditions of
Lantern Festival. Lantern Festival is also called Yuanxiao Festival. Another name for yuanxiao is
tangyuan, which literally means "boiled spheres."
吃元宵(由糯米粉制成的甜馅儿食物)是元宵节一个特别传统，而元宵节也因这种食物得名。元
宵的另一种叫法是汤圆，字面意思就是“煮熟的圆球状食品”。
关于元宵节来历的还有另外三个传说:
Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. This is the first full moon of the
new year, symbolizing unity and perfection. Lantern Festival is an important part of Spring Festival , andmarks the official end of the long holiday.元宵节是农历正月的第十五天，这是新年的第一次满月，
象征着和睦和团圆。元宵节是春节的一个重要组成部分，也象征着春节长假的正式结束。
There are many legends concerning the origins of Lantern Festival.关于元宵节的来历有很多传
说。According to one legend, once in ancient times, a celestial swan came into the mortal world where it
was shot down by a hunter.
Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. This is the first full moon of the
new year, symbolizing unity and perfection. Lantern Festival is an important part of Spring Festival , and
marks the official end of the long holiday.
元宵节是农历正月的第十五天，这是新年的第一次满月，象征着和睦和团圆。元宵节是春节
的一个重要组成部分，也象征着春节长假的正式结束。
Eating yuanxiao (sweet dumplings made with glutinous rice flour) is one of the special traditions of
Lantern Festival. Lantern Festival is also called Yuanxiao Festival. Another name for yuanxiao is
tangyuan, which literally means "boiled spheres."
吃元宵（有糯米粉制成的甜馅儿食物）是元宵节一个特别传统，而元宵节也因这种食物得
名。元宵的另一种叫法是汤圆，字面意思就是“煮熟的圆球状食品”。
双语阅读资料：介绍元宵节
The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is celebrated as Lantern Festival. The festivities of the Chinese
New Year reach a climax on this day.
农历正月十五是元宵节，中国新年庆祝活动在这一天达到顶峰。
Since early morning, dragon and lion dancers parade on streets crowded with people. In the evening
families go out together to enjoy the full moon and appreciate colorful lanterns and also solve lantern
riddles.
一大早，街上就挤满了人群，观看舞龙舞狮。晚上，全家人会一同外出赏月，欣赏缤纷多彩
的灯笼，一起猜灯谜。
Chinese people also eat yuanxiao, a traditional food made of glutinous rice flour which symbolizes
family togetherness and reunion.
人们还会吃一种由糯米做成的传统美食——元宵，寓意阖家团圆。
This day officially marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.这一天往往为中国新年庆祝活动划上句号。
The Lantern Festival of 2023 falls on February 5. People will eat yuanxiao, watch lanterns, guess
lantern riddles … There is no holiday for this traditional festival.
2023年元宵节是2月5日。人们会吃元宵，赏花灯，猜灯谜……这个传统节日不放假。
Lantern Festival is the first significant feast after Chinese New Year. For its rich and colorful
activities, it is regarded as the most recreational among all the Chinese festivals.
With a history of over 2,000 years, various traditional customs and activities are held during Lantern
Festival that appeal to people of different ages, including watching lanterns and fireworks, guessing
lantern riddles, performing folk dances, and eating yuanxiao.
元宵节有着两千多年的历史，人们在元宵节期间会有各种各样的传统习俗和活动，包括赏花
灯、看焰火、猜灯谜、表演民俗舞蹈、吃元宵等，深受不同年龄段人们的喜爱。
Watching lanterns is the main activity of the festival. When the festival comes, lanterns of various
shapes and sizes are seen everywhere including households, shopping malls, parks, and streets, attracting
numerous viewers. Children may hold small lanterns while walking the streets. The lanterns’ artwork
vividly demonstrates traditional Chinese images and symbols such as fruits, flowers, birds, animals,
people, and buildings.
赏花灯是元宵节的主要活动。当节日来临，形状各异、大小不一的灯笼随处可见，家家户户、
各大商场、公园和街道张灯结彩，吸引了众多的观赏者。孩子们拿着小灯笼走在大街上。灯笼上
的插画、剪纸生动地展现了传统的中国元素和符号，如水果、花、鸟、动物、人和建筑物。
In the daytime of the festival, performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat
dance, a yangge dance, walking on stilts and beating drums while dancing will be staged. On the night,
except for magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Most families spare some fireworks
from the Spring Festival and set them off in the Lantern Festival. On the night when the first full moon
enters the New Year, people become really excited by the colourful fireworks and bright moon in the sky.
元宵节的白天会有舞龙舞狮、划旱船、扭秧歌、踩高跷、打太平鼓等表演。而在晚上，除了
各种大型灯会，灿烂的焰火也是一幅美丽的画卷。很多家庭在春节时会留下一部分烟花等着元宵
节放。当新年的第一轮圆月升上夜空时，人们都会因绚丽的烟火和空中的明月而兴奋。
“Guessing Lantern Riddles” is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a
piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the
paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift.The activity emerged during people’s enjoyment of lanterns in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). As riddle
guessing is interesting and full of wisdom, people from all walks of life enjoy it.
猜灯谜也是元宵节活动的一个基本组成部分。灯笼的所有者将谜语写在一张纸条上，然后将
纸条展示在灯笼上。如果赏灯者猜出谜语，就将纸条取出，然后找灯笼所有者确认答案。答对的
话，他们就可以领取一份小礼品。这个活动起源于宋朝（960—1279）。猜灯谜活动极富情趣和智
慧，因此广受人们喜爱。
Yuanxiao, also called tangyuan, is the special food for the Lantern Festival. Eating yuanxiao has
become an essential part of the festival. Yuanxiao is round in shape so it is endowed with the meaning of
reunion, harmony and happiness. During the night of the festival, family members sit together to taste
yuanxiao and appreciate the full moon.
元宵，也叫汤圆，是元宵节的特色食品。吃元宵已经成为这个节日必不可少的一部分。元宵
的形状是圆的，寓意团圆、和谐和幸福。在节日的夜晚，家人会围坐在一起吃元宵、赏月。
元宵节的由来还有另外一种说法 lantern festival
the 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the chinese lantern festival because the first lunar month is called
yuan-month and in the ancient times people called night xiao. the 15th day is the first night to see a full
moon. so the day is also called yuan xiao festival in china.
according to the chinese tradition, at the very beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon
hanging in the sky, there should be thousands of colorful lanterns hung out for people to appreciate. at this
time, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball) and get all
their families united in the joyful atmosphere.
元宵节 Lantern Festival (农历一月十五日)
“元宵节”（The Lantern Festival），也可以说成Yuanxiao Festival， 是春节之后的第一个
重要节日，古人也称其为“上元节”(Shangyuan Festival)。元宵节的传统活动除了吃元宵(Yuanxiao)之外，还包括赏花灯(watching lanterns)、猜灯谜(guessing lantern riddles)和看烟火
(watching fireworks)等。
汤圆、元宵英文翻译：
rice dumpling；
Tang-yuan (dumplings made of sweet rice， rolled into balls and stuffed with either sweet or spicy
fillings)；
glutinous rice dumplings；
glutinous rice balls；
sweet dumplings；
sweet soup balls ；
Lantern Festival dumplings
元宵节相关词汇英译：
元宵节 The Lantern Festival, lantern festival dumplings
舞狮 lion dance (The lion is believed to be able to dispel evil and bring good luck.)
舞龙 dragon dance (to expect good weather and good harvests)
戏曲 traditional opera
杂耍 variety show； vaudeville
灯谜 riddles written on lanterns
灯会 exhibit of lanterns
元宵： the rice glue ball
灯谜：riddles written on lanterns
灯具：lamps and lanterns
灯花 snuff灯笼裤 bloomers galligaskins knickers pantalettes plus fours
灯笼 lantern scaldfish
灯塔 beacon lighthouse pharos
灯语 lamp signal
灯油 kerosene lamp oil
灯心蜻蜓 damselfly
灯具：lamps and lanterns
（二）元宵节习俗英文介绍：
1. 吃元宵Eating Yuanxiao
Yuanxiao is the special food for the Lantern Festival. It is believed that Yuanxiao is named after a
palace maid， Yuanxiao， of Emperor Wu Di of the Han Dynasty. Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet
dumpling， which is made with sticky rice flour filled with sweet stuffing. And the Festival is named
after the famous dumpling. It is very easy to cook - simply dump them in a pot of boiling water for a few
minutes - and eaten as a dessert.
元宵是元宵节的特色食品。据说，元宵是因汉武帝时期的一位名叫元宵的宫女而得名。元宵
是一种带馅儿的甜食，是由糯米粉加上甜的馅料制成。元宵节就是因此食品得名。元宵的烹制方
法非常简单，将元宵倒入装满沸水的锅中煮几分钟就可以了。
2. 元宵节习俗：猜灯谜Guessing lantern riddles
"Guessing lantern riddles"is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a piece
of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles， they can pull the paper
out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right， they will get a little gift. Theactivity emerged during people's enjoyment of lanterns in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). As riddle
guessing is interesting and full of wisdom， it has become popular among all social strata.
猜灯谜也是元宵节活动的一个基本组成部分。灯笼的所有者将谜语写在一张纸条上，然后将
纸条展示在灯笼上。如果赏灯者猜出谜语，就将纸条取出，然后找灯笼所有者确认答案。打对的
话，他们就可以领取一份小礼品。这个活动起源于宋朝（960——1279）。猜灯谜活动极富情趣和
智慧，因此在全社会广受欢迎。
3. 元宵节习俗：看烟火Watch fireworks
In the daytime of the Festival， performances such as a dragon lantern dance， a lion dance， a
land boat dance， a yangge dance， walking on stilts and beating drums while dancing will be staged.
On the night， except for magnificent lanterns， fireworks form a beautiful scene. Most families spare
some fireworks from the Spring Festival and let them off in the Lantern Festival. Some local governments
will even organize a fireworks party. On the night when the first full moon enters the New Year， people
become really intoxicated by the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky.
元宵节的白天会有舞龙舞狮、划旱船、扭秧歌、踩高跷。而在晚上，除了各种大型灯会，灿
烂的焰火也是一幅美丽的画卷。很多家庭在春节时会留下一部分烟花等着元宵节放。有的地方政
府甚至会组织焰火晚会。当新年的第一轮圆月升上夜空时，人们都会因燃放的烟火和空中的明月
而兴奋。
科普小知识
外国人通常会把带馅的东西都叫作dumpling，比如说饺子、包子、烧卖、馄饨、粽子、锅贴、
汤圆等，但是这些东西在中国其实还都是有区别的，地域不同，做法也不同，吃法就更不同了。Jiaozi（饺子）的英语可翻译为jiaozi ，Chinese ravioli 或者dumpling 。意大利语里面有个词
叫做ravioli，中文意思是饺子，但是实际上并不是中国饺子，而是一种欧洲食品。根据字典定义
和国际惯例，似乎ravioli比dumpling更接近中国的饺子。但习惯成自然，dumpling还是更被我们
国人所熟知。水饺boiled dumplings 蒸饺steamed dumplings 。如果饺子用油煎炸，那就被称作是
“锅贴”（guotie/potstickers）。
在中国，还有其他的当普林类型，如馄饨（wonton）、虾饺（har kao）、烧卖（ siew
mai）、小笼包（small cage-steamed bun/xiaolongbao）、粽子（rice dumpling wrapped in reed
leaves），猪肉包和水晶包子（crystal dumpling）。
包子通常翻译为steamed stuffed bun/bao zi ，狗不理包子的英文说法是Go-believe ，肉包子打
狗--有去无回的英文是Chasing a dog by throwing meat dumplings at it-gone， never to return. 小笼包
子 steamed small dumpling in basket 。
元宵节英语祝福语
1. 元宵节之际，祝你心中有首快乐的歌，新年快乐!
Wishing you a merry song in your heart at Lantern Festival and blessings all year long!
2. 在元宵节来临之际，祝你平安，快乐，幸福。万事圆!
Wishing you peace, joy and happiness and everything all the best through Lantern !
3. 致以热烈的祝贺和良好的祝福，元宵节快乐!
Warm greetings and best wishes for Lantern Festival!
4. 快乐的元宵之际，谨致我的想念与祝福。
Thinking of you and wish you a Happy Lantern Festival.
5. 元宵节转眼又到，快乐也到!我们向你及你的亲人们致以最美好的圣诞祝福，愿你在接下来的日
子里事业兴旺，幸福美满!
It seems that Lantern Festival is here once again, and it is time again to bring in happiness. We wish the
merriest of Lantern Festival to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity
in the days ahead!
6. 愿你元宵节幸福无尽。May Lantern Festival be filled with happiness for you.
7. 元宵节在农历的正月十五。
It comes on the 15th of the first lunar month.
8. 它标志着春节的结束。
It marks the end of the Spring Festival.
9. 那一天，人们吃汤圆，以求吉祥如意。
On that day, people eat sweet dumplings for good luck.
10. 有些特色的活动，比如观灯、猜灯谜。
Special activities include the display of lanterns（灯笼）and riddle solving（猜灯谜）.
三、清明节 Tomb-sweeping Day / Ching Ming Festival
清明节 Which solar term is coming?
 Clear and Bright
 Qing Ming Festival
 Tomb-Sweeping Day
 Grave-Sweeping Day
 Pure Bright Festival
 The Festival of Clear Brightness
 Pure Brightness Festival
清明节相关知识：
⑴It is also called Tomb-Sweeping Day. It comes on April 4th or 5th .
⑵In Chinese Qingming means “clear and bright”.
⑶It is a day for the living to show love and respect to dead frends, relatives and ancestors.
⑷People will sweep the tombs, light incense, put meats, vegetables, wine in front of the tomb .
⑸Besides, people burn paper money for the dead to use in afterlife.
⑴清明节也叫“扫墓节”，实在4月4日或5日。
⑵在汉语中 “清明”是“clear and bright”的意思。⑶那一天寄托了对死去的亲朋好友和祖先的感情和尊敬。
⑷人们在墓前扫墓、点香烛、放上酒肉等。
⑸除此之外，人们烧纸钱，供他们在死后使用。
What do you usually do during Qing Ming Festival?
 cemetery墓地
 offerings祭品
 Worshipping our ancestors 祭祖祖先
 Spring Outing 春游
 Kites Flying 放风筝
 The spring sunshine brings everything back to life, and it is the best time to enjoy the beautiful scenes outside. 春
天的阳光使万物复苏，这是欣赏外面美景的最佳时间。
 During Qingming Festival, Chinese people honor the ancestors of the Chinese nation.
 Sweeping the tombs and Attending memorial ceremony are the two important practices to remember late
relatives.
In legend, on Qingming Festival, ghosts come closest to the world of living men. Buddhists believe that
willow branches will drive away unwelcome ghosts. Therefore, willow branches are also known as “ghost terror
wood”.
传说中，在清明节，鬼魂最接近活人的世界。佛教徒相信柳枝可以驱走不受欢迎的鬼魂。因此，柳
枝也被称为“鬼恐怖木”。
What do you usually eat during Qing Ming Festival?
 Qing tuan
3. Why do Chinese people visit tombs of our ancestors?
To pay respect to the deceased/ancestors.
4. Why should we hold the ceremony to worship our ancestors?
This serves as a reminder of the roots of Chinese people and a chance to revisit the civilization of
our ancestors.Brainstorming: How to describe a festival.
 Date
 Origin
 Food
 Activities
 Big
 Event
 Meaning
 Figure
 Famous
 Personal
 Experience
Qingming Festival is a traditional festival in China, which often falls on the day of April 4th , April
5th or April 6th.
It dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period. People celebrated it in memory of one of the prince's
faithful followers, Jiezitui. To save his master, he cut a piece of muscle from his own leg and served it to
his master, Chong'er .
Nowadays, Chinese people sweep tombs to demonstrate respect to their ancestors, so it is also called
Tomb-sweeping Day. Besides, people often use this traditional holiday to cherish the memory of departed
relatives, to cultivate filial piety, and to reconnect with family members. What’s more, people also travel
together and go on long walks in parks and in the outskirts of the city. So there’s another nickname for
Qingming Festival, “Taqing”, which literally means: to walk on the green grass.
清明节由来
The Origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day/ Qingming Festival
It dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period. People celebrate it in memory of one of the prince‘s faithfulfollowers, Jiezitui（介子推). To save his master, he cut a piece of muscle from his own leg and served it to his
master, Chong’er(晋文公重耳）.
Qingming is popularly associated with Jie Zitui, who lived in Shanxi province 600B.C. Legend has it that Jie
saved his starving lord’s life by serving a piece of his own leg. But, finally died in a big fire put by the lord. To
commemorate Jie, the lord ordered that fires could not be lit on the day of Jie Zitui’s death. From this comes Hanshi
Day that occurs on the eve of Qingming and is often considers part of the Qingming festival.
An ancient story: 割股奉君/ 割股啖dàn君
The story happened during Spring and Autumn Period. It is said that Jie Zitui cut a piece of meat from his
own leg in order to save his hungry lord who was forced to flee from his own country. Later, when the lord regained
his position, he forgot about Jie Zitui’s sacrifice. However, after being reminded, he felt ashamed and decided to
reward the loyal man, but Jie had hidden in a mountain with his mother. In order to find Jie, the lord ordered that the
mountain should be set on fire. Unfortunately, Jie was found dead with his mother under the willow. In order to
commemorate (honor) the day of his death, the lord declared the date to be Hanshi (Cold Food) Festival — the day
that only cold food can be eaten.
A year later, when the lord went to the mountain to honor Jie’s death, he found the burned willows
had revived, so he gave instructions (orders) that the day after Hanshi Festival was to be Qingming Festival.
Eventually, the two festivals were combined into one.
Do you know one poem descibing Qing Ming Festival?
Read the poem with full emotions:
清明时节雨纷纷，
A drizzling /ˈdrɪzəl/ rain falls like tears on the Mourning /mɔːn/ Day;
路上行人欲断魂。
The mourner's heart is going to break on his way.
借问酒家何处有？
Where can a wineshop be found to drown /draʊn/ his sad hours?
牧童遥指杏花村。
A cowherd /'kaʊhɜːd/ points to a cot 'mid apicot /'eɪprɪkɒt/ flowers.四、端午节 Dragon Boat Festival
⑴It is on the fifth of the fifth lunar month.
⑵It honours the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan.
⑶People gather to watch the colorful “Dragon Boat Races”(龙舟比赛).
⑷People eat rice dumpings on that day.
⑴端午节在农历五月初五。
⑵端午节是为了纪念古代诗人——屈原。
⑶人们聚在一起看龙舟比赛。
⑷人们在那一天吃粽子。
1. 端午节介绍
The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the
fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemorate the death of QU
Yuan，an upright and patriotic poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by
drowning himself in a river.
The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat races. It symbolizes people’s
attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period，these races also demonstrate the virtues of
cooperation and teamwork.
Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi. Zong zi is made of sticky rice
stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the
death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year.
With the changes of the times，the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and
disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of
the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives
the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of three major Chinese holidays, along with the Spring and Moon Fe
stivals. Of the three, it is possibly the oldest, dating back to the Warring States Period in 227 B.C. The festival commemorates Qu Yuan, a minister in the service of the Chu Emperor. Despairing over corruption at
court, Qu threw himself into a river. Townspeople jumped into their boats and tried in vain to save him. Th
en, hoping to distract hungry fish from his body, the people scattered rice on the water.
端午节与春节和中秋节并列为中国三大节日。这三个节日中，它可能是最古老的一个，可以
追溯到公元前227年的战国时代。这个节日是为了纪念楚国的大夫屈原，他因为对朝廷的贪污腐
败感到绝望而投河自尽。镇上的人纷纷冲上船去救他，却没有成功。后来大
把米撒到水里，希望把饥饿的鱼群从他的躯体边引开。
Over the years, the story of Qu’s demise transformed into the traditions of racing dragon boats and ea
ting zongzi -a kind of rice wrapped in bamboo leaves.
多年以后，屈原逝世的故事逐渐演变成赛龙舟和吃粽子(一种包在竹叶中的米食)的传统。
2. 端午节 The Origin of Dragon Boat Festival
Qu Yuan jumped off river
Qu Yuan, an honest, upright, loyal minister of the Kingdom of Chu who is said to have committed suicide by
drowning himself in the Miluo River. In order to avoid his body to be eaten by fish and shrimp, people cast many of
bamboo rice into the river, and compete to row， hoping to rescue and recover the body of Qu Yuan.
Starting from that time to this day, people commemorate patriotic poet Qu Yuan dumplings, and several other
activities on the anniversary of his death.
⑴In 278 BC, he heard the news that Qin troops had finally conquered Chu’s capital, so he finished
his last piece Huai Sha (Embracing Sand) and plunged himself into the Miluo River,Clasping his arms to a
large stone.the day happened to be the 5th of the 5th month in the Chinese lunar calendar.After his
death,the people of Chu crowded to the bank of the river to pay their respects to him.The fishemen sailed
their boats up and down the river to look for his body.People threw into the water zongzi （pyramid-
shaped glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in read or bamboo leaves） and eggs to divert possible fish or
shrimp from attacking his body.An old doctor poured a jug of realgar wine (Chinese liquor seasoned with
realgar) in to the water,hoping to turn all aquatic beasts drunk.That’s why people later followed thecustoms such as dragon boat racing,eating zongzi and drinking realgar wine on that day.
公元前278年，当他听到秦国军队已经攻破楚国国都的消息后，写完最后一篇诗篇《怀沙》
后抱石投汩罗江自尽。这一天正是农历五月初五。他死后，楚国人民跑到河岸来悼念他，渔民们
划船遍河寻找他的尸体。人们把粽子和鸡蛋投入水中防止鱼虾伤害他的身体。一位老郎中还把一
壹雄黄洒倒入水中，希望能药晕昏蛟龙水兽。这就是后来人们为什么在这一天赛龙舟，吃粽子，
喝雄黄酒。
⑵Dragon boat racing is an indispensable part of the festival,held all over the country.As the gun is
fired,people will see racers in dragon-shaped pulling the oars harmoniously and hurriedly,accompanied by
rapid drums,speeding toward their destination.Folk tales say the game originates from the activities of
seeking Qu Yuan’s body.
赛龙舟是这个节日不可工缺的一部分。当发令枪打响后，人们就能看到坐在龙舟的赛手们在
急促鼓点的伴随下齐心协力摇桨驶向他们的目的地。民间故事说这个赛事的起源是寻找屈原的尸
体。
⑶Zongzi is an essential food of the Dragon Boat Festival.It is said that people ate them in the
Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). In early time,it was only glutnous rice dumplings wrapped in
reed or other plant leaves and tied with colored thread,but now the fillings are more diversified,including
jujube and bean paste,fresh meat,and ham and egg yolk,If time permist,people will soak glutinous
rice,wash reed leaves and wrap up zongzi themselves.Otherwise,they will go to shops to buy whatever
stuff they want.The custom of eating zongzi is now popular in North and South Korea,Japan and
Southeast Asian nations.
粽子是端午的一种必备食品，所说人们在春秋时代就开始吃它（公元前 770-476年）。最开
始是，它只是用箬叶和彩线包起来的糯米。但是现在在填充物就很丰富了，有枣子和豆沙的，鲜
肉的，还有火腿蛋黄的。如果时间允许，人们会自己泡糯米，洗箬叶，包粽子。一然他们变会到
商店买来自己想吃的粽子。现在粽子的习俗已经风靡朝鲜、南韩、日本以及东南亚各国。五、七夕节 Qiqiao Festival （the Chinese Valentine’s Day）
⑴The granddaughter of the Goddess of Heaven visited the earth. Her name was Zhinu, the weaving girl.
⑵While she was on earth she met her herd boy Niulang and they fell in love. They got married secretly,
and they were very happy.
⑶When the Goddess of Heaven knew that her granddaughter was married to a human, she became very
angry and made the weaving girl return to heaven. Niulang tried to follow her, but the river of stars,
the Milk Way, stopped him.
⑷Finding that Zhinu was heart-broken, her grandmother finally decided to let the couple cross the Milk
Way to meet once a year.
⑸Magpies make a bridge of their wings to the couple can cross the river to meet on the seventh day of the
seventh lunar month.
⑹People in China hope that the weather will be fine on that day, because if it is raining, it means that
Zhinu is weeping and the couple won’t be able to meet.
⑴王母娘娘的外孙女下凡来到人间。她的名字叫织女。
⑵在人间，她见到了牛郎，并且相爱。秘密结婚后，他们快乐的生活在一起。
⑶当王母娘娘知道她的孙女嫁给了一个凡人，非常生气。她让织女返回天庭，牛郎紧跟不舍，但
是却被银河挡住了。
⑷看到织女伤心欲绝，王母娘娘最后决定让这对夫妻每年跨过银河相会一次。
⑸农历的七月初七，这对夫妻在鹊桥上相会。
⑹人们希望那天的天气好，因为如果下雨，意味着织女在流泪，他们没能相会。
Valentine’s Day 情人节Date 约会
1. Bunch 花束
2. Rose 玫瑰
3. Candy 糖果
4. Chocolate 巧克力
5. Forget-Me-Not 勿忘我
6. Puppy Love/First Love 初恋7. Cute Meet 浪漫的邂逅
8. Fall In Love 坠入爱河
9. Love At The First Sight 一见钟情
10. Propose 求婚
11. Valentine Cards 情人节卡片
12. Candlelight Dinner 烛光晚餐
13. Heart-Shaped/Cordate 心形的
14. Truelove 真爱Enamored 倾心的
六、中秋节 Mid-Autumn Festival
⑴It is on the 15th of the eighth lunar month.
⑵People gaze at（观赏）the “Lady in the Moon”(嫦娥) , eat moon cakes for family reunion and
happiness.
⑴中秋节在农历的八月十五。
⑵人们在那一天家人团圆，一起赏月、吃月饼。
中秋节起源
⑴Folklore about the origin of the festival go like this:In remote antiquity, there were ten suns rising
in the sky, which scorched all crops and drove people into dire poverty. A hero named Hou Yi was much
worried about this,he ascended to the top of the Kunlun Mountain and,directing his superhuman strength
to full extent, drew his extraordinary bow and shot down the nine superfluous suns one after another. He
also ordered the last sun to rise and set according to time. For this reason, he was pespected and loved by
the people and lots of people of ideals and integrity came to him to learn martial arts from him. A person
named Peng Meng lurked in them.
相传，远古时候天上有10个太阳同时出现，晒得庄稼枯死，民不聊生，一个名叫后羿的英雄，
力大无穷，他同情受苦的百姓，登上昆仑山顶，运足神力，拉开神弓，一气射下 9个太阳，并严令最后一个太阳按时起落，为民造福。后羿因此受到了百姓的尊敬和爱戴，不少志士慕名前来投
师学艺，心术不正的蓬蒙也混了进来。
⑵Hou Yi had a beautifull and kindhearted wife named Chang E.one day in his way to the Kunlun
Mountain to call on friends,he ran upon the Empress of Heaven Wangmu who was passing by.Empress
Wangmu presented to him a parcel of elixir,by taking which,it was said,one would ascend immediately to
heaven and become a celestial being.Hou Yi,however,hated to part with his wife.So he gave the elixir to
Chang E to treasure ror the time being.Chang E hid parcel in a treasure box at her dressing table
when,unexpectedly,it was seen by Peng Meng.
后羿有一个美丽的妻子叫 “嫦娥”，一天后羿到昆仑山访友求道，巧遇由此经过的王母娘娘，
便向王母娘娘求得一包一死药。所说，服下此药，即刻升天成仙。然而，后羿舍不得撇下妻子，
只好暂时把不死药交给嫦娥珍藏。嫦娥将药藏进梳妆台的百宝匣里，不料被小人蓬蒙看见了。
⑶One day when Hou Yi led his disciples to go hunting,Peng Meng,sword in hand,rushed into the
inner chamber and forced Chang E to hand over the elixir,Aware that she was unable tl defeat Peng
Meng,Chang E mabe a prompt decision at that critical moment.She turned round to open her treasure
box,took up the elixir and swallowed it in one gulp.As soon as she swallowed the elixir her body floated
off the ground,dashed out of the window and flew towards heaven.Peng Meng escaped.
一天，后羿众徒外出狩猎，蓬蒙手持宝剑闯入内宅后院，威逼嫦娥交出不死药。嫦娥知道自
己不是蓬蒙的对手，危急之时她当机立断，转身打开百宝匣，拿出不死药一口吞了下去。嫦娥吞
下药，身子立刻飘离地面、冲出窗口，向天上飞去。蓬蒙便借机逃走了。
⑷When Hou Yi returned home at dark,he knew from the maidservants what had happened
Overcome with grief,Hou Yi looked up into the night sky and called out the name or his beloved wife
when,to his surprise, he found that the moon was especially clear and bight and no it there was a swaying
shadow that was exactly like his wife.He treid his best to chase after the moon.But as he ran,the moon
retreated;as he withdrew,the moon came back. He could not get to the moon at all.
傍晚，率众徒回到家，侍女们哭诉了白天发生的事。后羿气得捶胸顿足，悲痛欲绝，仰望着
夜空呼唤爱妻的名字，这时他惊奇发现，今天的月亮格外皎洁明亮，而且有个晃动的身影酷似嫦
娥。他拼命朝月亮追去，可是他追三步，月亮退三步。他退三步，月亮进三步，无论怎样也追不到跟前。
⑸Thinking of his wife day night, Hou Yi then had an incense table arranged in the back garden that
Chang E loved. Puting on the table sweetmeats and fresh fruits Chang E enjoyed most, Hou Yi held at a
distance a memorial ceremony for Chang E who was sentimentally attached to him in the palace of the
moon.When people heard of the story that Chang E had turned into a celestial being,they arranged the
incense table in the moonlight one after another and prayed kindhearted Chang E for good forturne and
peace.From then on the custom of worshiping the moon spread among the people.
后羿无可奈何，又思念妻子，只好派人到嫦娥喜爱的后花园里，摆上香案，放上她平时最爱
吃的蜜食鲜果，遥祭在月宫里眷恋着自己的嫦娥。百姓们闻知嫦娥奔月成仙的消息后，纷纷在月
下摆设香案，向善良的嫦娥祈求吉祥平安。
⑹People in different places follow various customs,but all show their love and longing for a better
life.
中秋节的习俗很多，形式也各不相同，但都寄托着人们对生活无限的热爱和对美好生活的向
往。
(1) 中秋节The Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Chang’e flew to the moon.
According to Chinese mythology, the earth once had 10 suns appeared together, scorching the earth with their
heat. The earth was saved when a strong archer, Hou Yi, succeeded in shooting down 9 of the suns, Yi got the
elixir(长生药) of life. But his wife, Chang’e drank it. Thus started the legend of the lady in the moon to whom young
Chinese girls would pray at the Mid-Autumn Festival.
People celebrate it in memory of sb... 或者： People celebrate it to commemorate sb. 人们庆祝该节日是为了
纪念......
It dates back to/date from +具体的某个时间起点；追溯到……，从……开始，始于（过去某个时候）
date back+时间段（一段时间）追溯到……前
The church dates back to/date frome the 17th century, that is, it dates back 4 hundred years.这个教堂可以追溯到17世纪，也就是说，它可以追溯到400年前。
My family has a vase, which is said to date back to Ming Dynasty.
我家有个花瓶，据说是从明代传下来的。
(2) 回家过中秋
Mid-autumn Festival is on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. On that night the moon is in its
perfect state of roundness. In ancient times,people worshipped the Moon God by putting out offerings of
various kind of fruits and moon cakes to the moon.Nowadays,people no longer make offerings to the
moon and it is a festival for family reunion. Wherever they are, Chinese people miss their loved ones on
this day. Eating "moon-cakes" is the main feature of this occasion.At this families gather together to have
a big dinner and eat moon cakes while enjoying the full moon in the bright sky. The round shaped moon-
cake not only a symbolizes the moon,but it also symbolizes family reunion because of its round shape.
中秋节是农历八月十五。在那天晚上，月亮正处于其完美的圆形状态，在古代，人们通过向
月亮分发各种水果和月饼来崇拜月亮之神。如今，人们不再向月亮献上，这是一个家庭团聚的节
日。无论他们在哪里，中国人都会想念他们的亲人。吃“月饼”是这次的主要特色。在这个家庭
聚在一起吃一顿丰盛的晚餐，吃月饼，同时在明亮的天空中享受满月。圆形的月饼不仅象征着月
亮，也象征着家庭团聚。
Usually, no matter how far away or how busy we are, we will try to come home for the celebration.
通常，无论我们有多远或有多忙，我们都会试着回家庆祝。
七、重阳节 The Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, is a traditional Chinese
festival celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is a day to appreciate the
beauty of chrysanthemums and to climb mountains.The Double Ninth Festival has a long history. According to legend, the festival
originated from the story of a brave man named Huan Jing. He saved people from a plague
by climbing a mountain and burning incense to pray for good luck. Since then, people have
celebrated the festival by climbing mountains and eating chrysanthemum cakes.
On the Double Ninth Festival, people usually go out to appreciate the beauty of
chrysanthemums and climb mountains. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of longevity and are
believed to bring good luck. People also drink chrysanthemum wine and eat chrysanthemum
cakes.
In addition, people also wear a special type of flower called the "cornelian cherry" on
the Double Ninth Festival. It is believed that wearing this flower can ward off evil spirits
and bring good luck.
The Double Ninth Festival is a day to appreciate the beauty of nature and to pray for
good luck. It is a day to enjoy the company of family and friends and to celebrate the joy of
life.
八、腊八 The Laba Festival
The Laba Festival, also known as the Laba Rice Porridge Festival, is a traditional
Chinese festival celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. It is usually
celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which is usually in late January or
early February in the Gregorian calendar.
The Laba Festival has a long history. It is said that the festival originated from the Han
Dynasty and was originally a memorial ceremony for the ancestors. Later, it was gradually
developed into a festival to celebrate the harvest.On the Laba Festival, people usually eat Laba porridge, which is made of eight
different grains, such as rice, millet, beans, peanuts, sesame, walnuts, dates and lotus seeds.
Eating Laba porridge is believed to bring good luck and health.
In addition to eating Laba porridge, people also visit temples to pray for good luck and
health. People also make Laba garlic, which is a kind of pickled garlic. It is believed that
eating Laba garlic can ward off evil and bring good luck.
The Laba Festival is an important traditional festival in China. It is a time for people to
get together, enjoy delicious food and celebrate the harvest.
Part 2 如何推广中国传统节日
春节、元宵节、端午节、七夕节、中秋节及重阳节等中国传统文化佳节已被列为高考的核心
议题和热门话题。本篇写作任务旨在撰写一篇呼吁人们付诸行动的文章。在撰写此类文章时，需
关注以下要点：首先，需明确背景和目标，并阐明发布的意义。其次，详细描述所开展的活动及
所做的具体事务，同时揭示其价值和意义。最后，结尾处需展现倡导者的决心和期待。
基本结构:
1. 首段：开篇引入话题，论述传统节日的推广的理由与重要性。
2. 中段：阐述针对不同传统节日的推广策略，包括其实施方式和预期效果。
3. 尾段：最后进行简短的总结，回顾并强调我们在首段中讨论的内容。
【写作素材】
1. Celebrating festivals is a good way to hand down the tradition.庆祝节日是传承传统的好方法。
2.I love all festivals, because people usually feel happy during festivals anyway. 我喜欢所有节日，因
为无论怎样，人们在节日里总是感到快乐的。
3. It is festivals that make us reunite. 节日让我们团聚在一起。
4. I can have a rest, and put trouble aside. 我可以好好休息一下，把烦恼丢到一边。
5．In this way，we express thanks to our parents in return for their love. 以这种方式，我们向我们的
父母表达感谢以回报他们的爱。
6．There are clearly many ways to promote the development of traditional festivals. 很明显有很多方式促进传统节日的发展。
【典题示例】
假定你是李华，请写一篇题为“How to promote our traditional festivals”的文章，谈谈怎样号召人们
传承中国的传统节日和风俗，使中国的传统文化发扬光大。要点如下：
1．推广中国传统节日的缘由；
2．推广中国传统节日的方法；
3．期望看到积极的效果。
注意：可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
首先，我们需懂得如何对主题进行深入透彻的理解，并且构思出全篇的布局。
写作类型 议论文
人称时态 以第三人称为主；以一般现在时为主
首段：给出推广中国传统节日的缘由；
写作要点 中段：介绍推广中国传统节日的方法；
尾段：进行总结，提出期望看到的积极效果。
其次：确保基础得分 - 熟练掌握基本句型
1．中国传统节日是中国文化的一个重要组成部分。
Traditional Chinese festivals __are an important part of ___ Chinese culture.
2．中国的传统节日应该得到很好的保护和维持。
Traditional Chinese festivals should be well ___protected and___ __maintained___．
3．我们应该呼吁政府将更多的传统节日列为国家节日。
We should _call on our government _ to list more traditional festivals as national festivals.
4．它可以极大地促进传统节日的发展。
It can greatly promote _the development of traditional festivals ___．
5．对学校来说，教授更多关于传统节日和习俗的知识是很重要的。
It is important for the schools ____to teach more knowledge about traditional festivals andcustoms _____ ．
6．用这种方法，年轻一代可以更好地了解传统节日和习俗。
In this way，the younger generation can __have a better understanding_ _of traditional festivals and
customs_____．
第三步创设亮点 -试写高级句
1.将句1和句2合并为含since引导的原因状语从句的复合句
Since traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of Chinese culture, they should be well protected
and maintained .
2.将句3和句4合并为含定语从句的复合句
We should call on our government to list more traditional festivals as national festivals, which can greatly
promote the development of traditional festivals .
3.将句6升级为倒装句
Only in this way can the younger generation have a better understanding of traditional festivals and
customs.
第四步：将篇章完美地融会贯通，从而获取高分的关键所在。
【参考范文】
Since traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of Chinese culture, they should be well
protected and maintained.
There are many ways to promote traditional Chinese festivals.Firstly, we should call on our
government to list more traditional festivals as national festivals, which can greatly promote the
development of traditional festivals.Secondly, it is important for the schools to teach more knowledge
about traditional festivals and customs.Only in this way can the younger generation have a better
understanding of traditional festivals and customs.
In a word, it's everyone's duty to protect traditional Chinese festivals for generations to come.I hope
everybody will be actively involved in the action.