FestivalsUnit 14Festivals in ChinaThe Spring FestivalThe Dragon Boat FestivalThe Mid-autumn FestivalThe Lantern FestivalThe Double Ninth FestivalTeachers’ DayNational DayNew Year’s DayThe 1st day of the 1st lunar monthThe 5th day of the 5th lunar monthThe 15th day of the 8th lunar monthThe 15th day of the 1st lunar monthThe 9th day of the 9th lunar monthSeptember 10th October 1stJanuary 1stThe Spring FestivalLion dancinglet off firecrackersThe Spring festival coupletLantern FestivalRice glue ballClear and Bright FestivalTomb-sweeping FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festivaleat mooncakes enjoy the moonThe Dragon Boat Festival eat rice dumplings and watch dragon boat racesChristmas DayFather ChristmasSanta ClausDecember 24th---Christmas EveDecember 25th---Christmas DayChristmas symbols a tree: Evergreen or artificial trees are decorated with lights and ornaments. a bell: Bells are rung on Christmas to symbolize joy and gladness. a present: Christmas presents are given as symbols of good wishes. a turkey: This large bird is often eaten at Christmas dinner. a stocking: Santa fills these with small presents, nuts, candy, and fruit. Santa Claus: He is also called Father Christmas or St Nicolas in different countries. Santa flies from house to house in a sleigh, delivering presents to good girls and boys. April Fool’s DayValentine’s DayHalloween USA and EuropepumpkinghostObonJapanFloating paper lanterns wish the dead to go to heavenDay of the DeadMexicoLighting candles for the deadMardi GrasparadecostumesListen to the tape and choose the correct answers:Mardi Gras1. Mardi Gras is celebrated on a Tuesday in the month of _____. A. April or May B. February or March C. March of April2. People celebr...