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Some Western Festivals Valentines Day , February 14 情人节 Candy, flowers and other tokens of affection of affection ate exchanged on this day, in honor of two martyrs, both named St. Valentine. April Fools Day, April 1 愚人节 Franksters feel that it is permissible to play all sorts of tricks on this day. Mothers Day 母亲节 The second Sunday in May, set aside to honor mothers . Fathers Day 父亲节 The third Sunday in June, set aside to honor fathers. Halloween , October 31 万圣节 A special day for making merry, wearing costumes and playing old-fashioned games. A favorite with children. Easter Sunday 复活节 The first Sunday after the first Monday in November for the election of public officials. This holiday is observed in most states. Thanksgiving Day 感恩节 Generally the fourth Thursday in November, set aside for national thanksgiving, especially for our democratic form of government. It is a legal holiday in all states. Labors Day 劳动节 The first Monday in September . Set aside to honor labor , it is a legal holiday in all states.Christmas Day, December 25 圣诞节 This is both a legal and religious holiday, it observes the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. All states and all those of the Christian faith celebrate this holiday.Valentines Day The origin of Valentines Day It originated from St. Valentine,a Roman priest who was maptyred for refusing to give up Christianity.Hedied on February 14 , 269 AD. The same day that had been dovoted to love lotteries. Presents for your Valentines-Red rose,candy,cards,heart-shape things Poem-Mother Goose Roses are red,violets are blue,sugar is sweet,and so are you. Several versions for I love you the Origin of April Fools Day This holiday happened since 1545 because of an unfortunate accident. A Norwegian scientist,named Loof Lirpa,invitd King Heary to attend his demonstration flight which was the firt time in the world on April,1. Nevertheless on the right day,Mr.Lirpa didnt show up at all.And the reason was that his flying-machine crashed into a tree,which led to his death and also the secret of flight. From then on ,people play tricks on others on April 1 just as Mr.Lirpa did on the King,-though the fact wasnt so .Actually,Loof Lirpa Wasnt his real name :if you say the two words backwards,youll find what his name really was -April Fool. Easter Customs Next to Christmas Easter is the most beloved holiday in the US.It is the coloring of Easter eggs,the coming of the Easter bunny. The surprise of Easter baskets,the buying of a new spring bonnet,It is also the time of the holiday to the Christmas holidays.And it is the holy time of the Passover for Jewish peopleThanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is one of the popular harvest festival.People celebrate on the fourth Thursday of November , for the blessing of the fruits of the earth and the general health of the plantations . Its a day people eat Turkeys,cranberries and pumpkin pies.And its also a time for families and friends to enjoy getting together.Gift of fruit and flowers and greetings are often sent to distant loved onesHalloween Halloween is the last night October.It was the night of witches and evil spirits came back on earth to weave their magic spells.It is mainly a great time for children.They dress up as witches and play such special games as ducking for the peaple(咬浮在水上的苹果)and rick or treat Besides,there are always parties and lots to eat.Many houses have a jack-o-lantern in their windows,which are hollow out pumpkins which candles burning inside them. Christmas Day Christmas Day -Dec. 25-which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ,the founder o the Christian religion, is the biggest & best-loved holiday in most western countries.According to the Bible ,God allow his only son to be born to a human mother and live on earth so that people could birth of Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago isnt known,in the year of 354,church leaders chose Dec. 25 as his birthday. a few famous Christmas songs: 世界主要节日、纪念日、活动日 元旦(1月1日)-NEW YEARS DAY 成人节(日本，1月15日)-ADULTS DAY 情人节(2月14日)-ST.VALENTINES DAY (VALENTINES DAY) 元宵节(阴历1月15日)-LANTERN FESTIVAL 狂欢节（巴西，二月中、下旬)-CARNIVAL 桃花节(日本女孩节，3月3日)-PEACH FLOWER FESTIVAL (DOLLS FESTIVAL） 国际妇女节(3月8日)-INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 圣帕特里克节(爱尔兰，3月17日)-ST. PATRICKS DAY 枫糖节(加拿大，3-4月)-MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL 愚人节(4月1日)-FOOLS DAY 复活节(春分月圆后第一个星期日)-EASTER 宋干节(泰国新年4月13日)-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL DAY 食品节(新加坡，4月17日)-FOOD FESTIVAL 国际劳动节(5月1日)-INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 男孩节(日本，5月5日)-BOYS DAY 母亲节(5月的第二个星期日)-MOTHERS DAY 把斋节-BAMADAN 开斋节(4月或5月，回历十月一日)-LESSER BAIRAM 银行休假日(英国, 5月31日)-BANK HOLIDAY 国际儿童节(6月1日)-INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS DAY 父亲节(6月的第三个星期日)-FATHERS DAY 端午节(阴历5月5日)-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 仲夏节(北欧6月)-MID-SUMMER DAY 古尔邦节(伊斯兰节，7月下旬)-CORBAN 筷子节(日本，8月4日)-CHOPSTICS DAY 中秋节(阴历8月15日)-MOON FESTIVAL 教师节(中国，9月10日)-TEACHERS DAY 敬老节(日本，9月15日)-OLD PEOPLES DAY 啤酒节(德国十月节，10月10日)-OKTOBERFEST 南瓜节(北美10月31日)-PUMPKIN DAY 鬼节(万圣节除夕，10月31日夜)-HALLOWEEN 万圣节(11月1日)-HALLOWMAS 感恩节(美国，11月最后一个星期4)-THANKSGIVING 护士节(12月12日)-NRUSE DAY 圣诞除夕(12月24日)-CHRISTMAS EVE 圣诞节(12月25日)-CHRISTMAS DAD 节礼日(12月26日)-BOXING DAY 新年除夕(12月31日)-NEW YEARS EVE(a bank holiday in many countries) 春节(阴历一月一日)-SPRING FESTIVAL (CHINESE NEW YEAR) 世界消费者权益日(3月15日)-WORLD CONSUMER RIGHT DAY 世界水日(3月22日)-WORLD WATER DAY 世界卫生日(4月7日)-WORLD HEALTH DAY 世界地球日(4月22日)-WORLD EARTH DAY 世界住房日(十月第一个星期一)-WORLD HOUSING DAY 国际秘书节(4月25日)-INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY DAY 国际红十字日(5月8日)-INTERNATIONAL RED-CROSS DAY 国际护士节(5月12日)-INTERNATIONAL NURSE DAY 世界电信日(5月17