中国传统节日Chinese-Traditional-Festival

1、中国传统节日Chinese-Traditional-Festival中国传统节日Chinese-Traditional-FestThe Spring FestivalFar and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people in the West.The Spring FestivalFar and awaThe or

2、igin of the Spring FestivalHas the basis, also is rich and picks the varied fable to be possible to trace to several millenniums before; Most is famous is “the year beast” fable. “The year beast” is a cruel terrible wild animal, ancient times the person believed “year beast” when lunar New Years Eve

3、 night can come out eats the person. The fable “the year beast” extremely fears red, the flame and quarrels the mixed sound, the people on paste the red paper in the gate, and selects the torch all night, is setting off the artillery candle, avoids “the year beast”. To second day early morning, “has

4、 congratulated” the sound to the ear, in the air does not fill the air is defeating “the year beast” the victory and the rebirth joy.The origin of the Spring FestiThe Lantern Festival February or March in the Gregorian calendar. As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), it had become a fes

5、tival with great significance. This days important activity is watching lanterns. 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

6、to stroll with on the streets, extremely excited. Guessing lantern riddlesis an essential part of the Festival.The Lantern Festival February The origin of the Lantern Festival There are many legends concerning the origins of Lantern Festival. According to one legend, once in ancient times, a celesti

7、al 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 a

8、ll 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 firework

9、s, giving the impression that their homes were already burning. By successfully tricking the Jade Emperor in this way, humanity was saved from extermination.The origin of the Lantern FestQingming FestivalQing Ming is a time to remember the dead and the dearly departed. More important, it is a period

10、 to honour and to pay respect to ones deceased ancestors and family members. Because it reinforces the ethic of filial piety, Qing Ming is a major Chinese festival. Literally meaning clear (Qing) and bright (Ming), this Chinese festival falls in early spring, on the 106th day after the winter solsti

11、ce. It is a spring festival, and it is an occasion for the whole family to leave the home and to sweep the graves of their forebears. Chinese being practical people this sweeping of the graves is given an extended period, that is, 10 days before and after Qing Ming day. Among some dialect groups a w

12、hole month is allocated. Qingming FestivalQing Ming is The origin of the QingmingQing Ming is popularly associated with Jie Zi Zhui, who lived in Shanxi province in 600 B.C. Legend has it that Jie saved his starving lords life by serving a piece of his own leg. When the lord succeeded in becoming th

13、e ruler of a small principality, he invited his faithful follower to join him. However, Jie declined his invitation, preferring to lead a hermits life with his mother in the mountains. Believing that he could force Jie out by burning the mountain, the lord ordered his men to set the forest on fire.

14、To his consternation, Jie chose to remain where he was and was burnt to death. To commemorate Jie, the lord ordered all fires in every home to be put out on the anniversary of Jies death. Thus began the cold food feast, a day when no food could be cooked since no fire could be lit. The cold food fes

15、tival occurs on the eve of Qing Ming and is often considered as part of the Qing Ming festival. As time passes, the Qing Ming festival replaced the cold food festival. Whatever practice is observed，the basic observation of Qing Ming is to remember ones elders by making a special effort to visit thei

16、r graves, ashes or ancestral tablets. To make the visit even more meaningful, some time should be spent to remind the younger members of the family of the lives and contributions of their ancestors, and the story of Jie Zi Zhui who choose death over capitulation.The origin of the QingmingQinThe Drag

17、on Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat FestivalIn 5th, May (lunar year), the Chinese celebrate this festival every year. In China, the day is also called the Double-Five Festival. Its history: About 2000 years ago (the Spring-Autumn &War State Period), there were seven states in china and among of which Qi

18、ng State was the strongest one that wanted swallowed up the six other states. So the QingStatesent a spy to the ChuStatealienating its court. At last Quyuan, one patriot, was discharged. Due to his affection towards his motherland, Sir Qu could not put into practice of his ability. Seeing such terri

19、ble situation, he could do nothing to help the king. So he chosen to die and sacrifice himself for his motherland.As a result, every year the Chinese make special food Zhongzi (use some green herb leaves to wrap rice and tie it with a thread) then throw into the river, wishing fish and shrimp may ea

20、t Zhongzi and not Sir Qu s body. They also hold the Dragon Boat Racing for scar the fish eating Sir. Qu.By this way the Chinese folk pay homage to the respected patriot. But today the customs is a little bit changed. Many folk can eat the green bean cake except the Zhongzi and the Dragon Boat Racing

21、 and most importantly the family member can hold together to appreciate the holiday.In 5th, May (lunar year), the Double Seventh FestivalThe Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunarmonth, is a traditional festival full of romance. It often goes intThis festival is in mid-summer when

22、the weather is warm and the grass and trees reveal their luxuriousgreens. At night when the sky is dotted with stars, and people can see the Milky Way spanning from the north to the south. On each bank of it is a bright star, which see each other from afar. They are the Cowherd and Weaver Maid, and

23、about them there is a beautiful love story passed down from generation to generation.o August in the Gregorian calendar.Double Seventh FestivalThe DouThe origin of the Double Seventh Festival Long, long ago, there was an honest and kind-hearted fellow named Niu Lang (Cowhand). His parents died when

24、he was a child. Later he was driven out of his home by his sister-in-law. So he lived by himself herding cattle and farming. One day, a fairy from heaven Zhi Nu (Weaver Maid) fell in love with him and came down secretly to earth and married him. The cowhandfarmed in the field and the Weaver Maid wov

25、e at home. They lived a happy life and gave birth to a boy and a girl. Unfortunately, the God of Heaven soon found out the fact and ordered the Queen Mother of the Western Heavens to bring the Weaver Maid back. With the help of celestial cattle, the Cowhand flew to heaven with his son and daughter.

26、At the time when he was about to catch up with his wife, the Queen Mother took off one of her gold hairpins and made a stroke. One billowyriver appeared in front of the Cowhand. The Cowhand and Weaver Maid were separated on the two banks forever and could only feel their tears. Their loyaltyto love

27、touched magpies, so tens of thousands of magpies came to build a bridge for the Cowhand and The origin of the Double SeveWeaver Maid to meet each other. The Queen Mother was eventually moved and allowed them to meet each year on the 7th of the 7th lunar month. Hence their meeting date has been calle

28、d Qi Xi (Double Seventh). Scholars have shown the Double Seventh Festival originated from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD220). Historical documents from the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD371-420) mention the festival, while records from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) depict the grand evening banquetof Emperor Taizo

29、ng and his concubines. By the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1279-1368) dynasties, special articles for the Qi Xi were seen being sold on markets in the capital. The bustling markets demonstrated the significance of the festival. Today some traditional customs are still observed in ruralareas of China, b

30、ut have been weakened or diluted in urban cities. However, the legend of the Cowhand and Weaver Maidhas taken root in the hearts of the people. In recent years, in particular, urban youths have celebrated it as Valentines Day in China. As a result, owners of flower shops, bars and stores are full of

31、 joy as they sell more commodities for love.Weaver Maid to meet each otherMid-autumn FestivalMid-autumn FestivalThe origin of the Mid-autumn FestivalMidautumn Festival is our countrys traditional festival, with the Spring Festival, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, Pure Brightness bingcheng is

32、 the Chinese Han Nationalitys four big traditional holiday.According to the historical records record, ancient times the king had the spring to offer a sacrifice to Japan, the autumn offers a sacrifice to the month the rituals of state festival time for the lunar calendar is lunar calendar in August

33、 15, the date and time met halfth exactly three autumn, therefore “Midautumn Festival”; And further because this holiday in autumn, in August, therefore calls “the mid-autumn festival”, “in August festival” “in August meeting”; Also has the hope reunion belief and the joint vulgar activity, therefor

34、e also calls “the mid-autumn festival”, “the daughter festival”.Because Midautumn Festivals major activity all is revolves “the month” to carry on, therefore is named “the month festival” “the end of the month” “to pursue the month festival” “to enjoy the moon the festival” “to pay respects to the m

35、oon the festival”; In the Tang Dynasty, Midautumn Festival is also called “the end in first lunar month”.About Midautumn Festivals origin, approximately some three kinds: Origins under the worship, the month which returned to parents home in the ancient times the dance seeks partners custom, is the

36、ancient times fall newspaper does obeisance the god of the land to lose vulgarlyThe origin of the Mid-autumn FMoon CakesThere is this story about the moon-cake. during the Yuan dynasty (A.D. 1280-1368) China was ruled by the Mongolian people. Leaders from the preceding Sung dynasty (A.D. 960-1280) w

37、ere unhappy at submitting to the foreign rule, and set how to coordinate the rebellion without being discovered. The leaders of the rebellion, knowing that the Moon Festival was drawing near, ordered the making of special cakes. Backed into each moon cake was a message with the outline of the attack. On the night of the Moon Festival, the rebels successfully