1、 What is Easter?Now let us work together to learnthe Easter Day.l Easter is one of the oldest and most meaningful Christian festival.It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Christians around the world celebrate every year.Easter is a symbol of rebirth and hope.l Easter is a Christian holiday
2、commemorating the resurrection of Jesus.The legend of Jesus was crucified on the cross,resurrecting and ascending on the third day after death.Church to celebrate Easter every year refers to the first Sunday after the spring equinox full moon.If the full moon happens to be the day Sunday,Easter was
3、postponed one week.Therefore Easter may between March 22nd and April 25th,any day.When is Easter?l Usually in April.This depends on the lunar calendar(the moon).Time is the first Sunday after the vernal equinox full moon.The Easter holiday the 1st dayWhat is Good Friday?Good Friday is a national hol
4、iday in the UK.This celebrates the day that Jesus died on the cross.Jesus is also called the lamb that was sacrificed for humankind.Parade lAfter church services,everyone went for a walk around the town.l 在英国，每年都要举行复活节化装游行，其间有民族风格的风笛乐队(Pipe Band)，孩子们装扮的维多利亚女皇时代的皇宫卫队(Palace Guard)等。Pipe Band and the
5、Parade Go to Church Christians go to church on Easter Sunday.They leave at the sunrise.They sing and pray.On Easter morning,the children hunt for the eggs all around the house.Neighborhoods and organizations hold Easter egg hunts,and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.Egg Hunting Egg Hun
6、ting wearing new clotheslThe custom of wearing new clothes on Easter began around 300 A.D.,around the time of Constantine,the first Christian emperor.He decreed that members of his court should wear their finest clothes on Easter.l 在复活节穿新衣服的习俗是在公元后在复活节穿新衣服的习俗是在公元后300年年左右开始的，大约在第一个基督徒皇帝康斯左右开始的，大约在第一个
7、基督徒皇帝康斯坦丁的时代。他下令在复活节那天朝臣们都坦丁的时代。他下令在复活节那天朝臣们都得穿最好的衣服。得穿最好的衣服。wearing new clothes 4）Egg Rollingl It is a game which has been connected to the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christs tomb(坟墓)when he was resurrected(复活).l It is the only day of the year when tourists are allowed to wander over the W
8、hite House lawn.The wife of the President sponsors(发起)it for the children of the entire country.It is open to children twelve years old and under.Egg Rolling Children color eggs too.Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday.Easters traditional food:Traditional food is meat,mainly lamb and ham.They
9、all have a certain meaning.Lamb is a symbol of devotion to Christ.Easter Menuegg tart hot cross bunsl The bread makes Christians think that Jesus is the eternal life of live food.In many European countries,Easter is usually baked another special Easter bread,bread painted the words of Jesus Christ,c
10、rosses,or lamb pattern,in order to commemorate Christ.Lovely Bread The bread makes Christians think that Jesus is the eternal life of live food.In many European countries,Easter is usually baked another special Easter bread,bread painted the words of Jesus Christ,crosses,or lamb pattern,in order to
11、commemorate Christ roast chicken smoked salmon roast leg of lamb cake chocolate eggs When Easter is approaching,the candy shop windows will be filled with even more than these eggs in order to attract a wide variety of kids.At Easter Eve,children dress up some eggs to be colored.Some of these eggs c
12、ook very old,some only empty shells.At Easter morning,children will happily find that the Easter basket is filled with chocolate Easter eggs.In ancient times,the egg is a symbol of spring and the beginning of a new life.Later,Christians also give the egg a new meaning,a layer of religious meaning,th
13、at is a symbol of resurrection of Jesus out of the Tomb.Nowadays,Easter eggs are Nowadays,Easter eggs are in order to bring happiness in order to bring happiness to people.These beautiful to people.These beautiful and decorative eggs represent and decorative eggs represent the peoples good wishes an
14、d the peoples good wishes and share the joy of the season share the joy of the season change.change.During the holiday season,in accordance with traditional customs cooked eggs will be painted red,on behalf of Swan Tears of Blood,and also express happiness after the birth of the goddess of life.l Th
15、e Easter Bunny is a mythical character depicted as a rabbit.In legend,the creature brings baskets filled with colored eggs,candy and toys to the homes of children on the night before EasterThe Easter Bunny The source of Easter bunny Based on the ancient legend of the European,hare does not close its
16、 eyes all day and night.They can watch other animals so rabbits stand for the bright moon.Besides,the calculation of Easter is based on the spring full moon days,so hare is regarded as a symbol of Easter for reproducing prolifically in spring.As messengers to send eggs,rabbits are popular with child
17、ren.On Easter Day,children will receive presents like rabbits.It is Americans who give it the cute name,that is,Easter Bunny.EASTER FLOWERSlGenerally people love to have the nice white lily as part of the Easter gift.People all think lily is a perfect gift of nature to beautify our Easter in west.2.
18、3 FlowerFlowers,especially lilies is the seasonal symbol.lily lili n.百合，百合花 Typical Presents Typical presents are related to spring and rebirth:eggs,chicken,bunny,flowers especially lilies.chicken eggsbunnyflowerslily Easter Day Baskets On the morning of the Easter Day,children will find that the ba
19、skets are full of chocolate eggs,Easter Bunny,chicken toys and so on.Adults presentslEaster is also a day you can show your concern to others by sending flowers,bonsai,brooch and so on.The people who go to church also presents bouquets to the church on that day.Adults are give greeting cards or smal
20、l gifts to each other.Presents For Love Alpine girls send red eggs to express their love.on the Easter Day,if a girl send three red eggs to a boy,it means that she ask love from him.The Development of the Easter Dayin China.Chinas Easter DaylIt is less popular than the Christmas Day,April Fools Day,
21、even the Thanksgiving Day.Chinas Easter Dayl However,it is becoming more and more admissive.Especially,the youngers and some organizations play the important roles.Chinas Easter DaylSome organizations and churchman hope it can help Chinese pepole know more about the west faith.Chinas Easter Dayl Org
22、anizations Chinas Easter DayThere are also many parents and techers make use of this chance to teach the little boys and girls some knowledge about west life.Chinas Easter DaylParents and techers Chinas Easter DaylThe youngers suppose that its cool and romantic with celebrating this foreign festival.Chinas Easter DaylYoungersYoungers Chinas Easter DaylYoungersYoungers Chinas Easter DaylYoungersYoungers Chinas Easter DaylYoungersYoungers
