《Module　4　Carnival　课件》高中英语外研社版必修551.ppt

festivals in other countries Christmas (December 25th) It is ____________. It is celebrated on _________. April Fool’s Day (April 1) It is ____________. It is celebrated on _________. Valentine’s Day Feb. 14th Holi This is a festival of color, which marks the beginning of spring in India. （胡里节） Thanksgiving Day (The ４th Thursday in November) This is when Americans remember the hard times when they first arrived in the country. This festival is at the end of October, when “ghosts” come out. Halloween (31st. October/ 1st November) ( All Saints Day ) Easter (March 23 to April 25) This is a Christian holiday in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life. festivals festivals in other countries Christmas Fool’s?Day Valentine’s?Day Carnival Easter Thanksgiving Day Mother’s?Day Father’s?Day Halloween Homework Exercises on page 86 and 87 in the Work book Thank you! 2015.4.25 * * 　 Module 4 Carnival Introduction 越西中学 朱海宏 Carnival 狂欢节 Scan and find(4 minutes) 1，what’s the origin(来源) of Carnival? 2，which one is the biggest Carnival in the world, and when is it held? 3, what can people do in the Brazil Carnival? 4,what’s the tradition of the Venice Carnival? During Lent(大斋节), no parties or other celebrations were held, and people refrained(节制) from eating rich foods, such as meat, dairy, fats and sugar. In the days before Lent, all rich food and drink had to be disposed(安排) of. The consumption(消费) of this, in a giant party that involved the whole community, is thought to be the origin of Carnival. The Brazil Carnival The Brazil Carnival The Brazil carnival is known as the world’s largest Carnival，it is called “the greatest show of the world”. In the February of each year，it is held three days in mid or late. Every year attracts millions of tourists from home and abroad. The earliest Carnival of Brazil dates back to 1641, when the colon