1、Merry ChristmasAnti-western festivalAnti-anti western festivalVSChinas new anti-Christmas campaign leaves citizens celebrating in secretChristmas is approaching but instead of feeling joyful,many in mainland China have expressed frustration over Chinas ideological campaign against Christmas as a Wes
2、tern festival.In 2017,the Communist Party of Chinas central committee and state council issued an official document entitled Suggestions on the implementation of projects to promote and develop traditional Chinese culture excellence.They outlined a cultural revival project that lists Chinese festiva
3、ls like the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival,among others,as cultural conventions worthy of celebration.关于实施中华优秀传统文化传承发展工程的意见To implement this policy,Chinese authorities have launched a series of campaigns to crack down on non-Chinese celebrations.This year,just before Christmas,authorities i
4、n some cities have demanded shops to remove Christmas decorations on the streets and in window displays.Anti-Western festival commentaries have flooded Weibo,Chinas popular social media platform,making Christmas celebrations a difficult choice for some who feel they must keep their joy a secret.Head
5、lines show that festivals celebrations have become a political issue:1.Western festival is approaching.To celebrate or not,thats the question.2.I am Chinese and I dont celebrate Western festivals.3.Say no to the celebration of Western festivals on the school campus.4.The party-state has banned Weste
6、rn festivals.In addition to Christmas,the list of Western festivals also includes Valentines Day,Easter and Halloween,among others.A majority of the commentaries define Western festivals as“cultural invasion”or“national humiliation.For example,a widely circulated one said:If people of a nation are t
7、oo enthusiastic about celebrating other nations festivals,it indicates that the country is suffered from extremely serious cultural invasion.If party members and government officials are not aware of this,it means that they are not politically sensitive and have lost their progressiveness.The flood
8、of anti-Christmas comments on social media has generated pressure for some social media users to self-censor.A Weibo user expressed frustration:Christmas is approaching.In my friend circle,anti-Western festival camps and anti-anti Western festival camps are debating.Whether one likes to celebrate or
9、 not is none of others business,why do people just have to force others to agree with their view?Everyone standing on one side is too crowded.For those of us who are in the middle,in order to create a balance,we have to stand on the other side.Pressure goes beyond social media platforms,extending to
10、 institutions such as schools and corporations.Build Chinas Cultural ConfidenceThe sea being grand for it takes in water from every river.海纳百川海纳百川有容乃大有容乃大The wise man listens to all sides.Christmas tree Christmas wreathSanta Claussleigh 雪橇雪橇reindeer/Elk （麋鹿）（麋鹿）Christmas Stocking fireplace Chimney B
11、oxing DayTime for Musicwe wish you a merry Christmas;we wish you a merry Christmas;we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.we wish you a merry Christmas;we wish you a merry Christmas;we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.good tidings we bring to you and your kin;we wish you a
12、 merry Christmas and a happy new year.We wish you a merry Christmasoh,bring us a figgy pudding;oh,bring us a figgy pudding;oh,bring us a figgy pudding and bring it out hereoh,bring us a figgy pudding;oh,bring us a figgy pudding;oh,bring us a figgy pudding and bring it out heregood tidings we bring t
13、o you and your kin;we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.fig n.无花果kin n.亲戚，亲属we wont go until we get some;we wont go until we get some;we wont go until we get some,so bring some out herewe wont go until we get some;we wont go until we get some;we wont go until we get some,so bring some
14、out hereSilent nightSilent night,holy nightAll is calm,all is brightRound yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peaceSilent night,holy night!Shepherds quake at the sightGlories stream from heaven afarHeavenly hosts sing Alleluia!Christ,the
15、Savior is bornChrist,the Savior is bornJingle BellsDashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleighOver the fields we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits brightOh What fun it is to ride and singA sleighing song tonight Heyjingle bells,jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh,what f
16、un it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh HeyJingle bells,jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh,what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigha day or two ago i thought i d take a ride and soon miss fanny bright was seated by my side the horse was lean and lank misfortune seemed his lot he got into a
17、drifted bank and we,we got upsotTime for Game1.You cant catch his body;you cant see his shadow.When strong,he shakes the house,when weak,the tree leaves.wind2.When I come down from the sky,I make everything wet.What am I?rainPuzzles!3.What animal carries two hills on its back?camel4.What animal wear
18、s big black glasses on its face?panda5.What animal sleeps in daytime but flies at night?bat6.“If”is between us.Can you guess what English word it is?wife7.What stays hot even if put in a fridge？hotdog8.What goes up and never comes down?age9.what man cannot live in a house?Snowman10.A mouse has a lar
19、ge pocket What is it?kangaroo（袋鼠）11.What table is in the field?Vegetable 12.What changes a pear into a pearl?the letter“l”13.What is the most difficult key to turn?donkey 14.What kind of man can raise things without lifting them?Farmer.He can raise many animals.Tongue twister1.Betty Botter bought so
20、me butter but she said the butters bitter.If I put it in my batter it will make my batter bitter.So,she bought some better butter,better than the bitter butter and she put it in her batter and her batter was not bitter.So it was good that Betty Botter bought some better butter.2.She sells sea shells
21、 by the seashore.The shells she sells are surely seashells.So if she sells shells on the seashore,Im sure she sells seashore shells.Tongue twister 3.Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.Wheres the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?Tongue twisterhot potatoWrite down your blessingMerry Christmas
