In addition, American festivals include:
1. Every year on New Year's Day, 65438+1 October1celebrates the beginning of the new year. People hold all kinds of New Year parties, and the bell of "Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new" can be heard everywhere. This is a federal holiday in the United States.
2. abraham lincoln's birthday is celebrated on February 12 every year, which is a festival in most states.
3. St. Valentine's Day on February 14 every year is the anniversary of the death of St. Valentine, a martyr in the 3rd century. Couples give gifts to each other on this day, so it is also called "lovers' day".
George Washington's birthday celebrated on February 22nd every year is a federal holiday in America.
St Patrick's Day 17 in March every year is a festival to mourn the patron saint of Ireland.
6. Easter is usually on the first Sunday of the full moon after the vernal equinox every year, which is about March 7. This festival is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. People eat Easter eggs on holidays, which is a federal holiday in the United States.
7. April Fool's Day in April 1 every year comes from celebrating the arrival of the vernal equinox. People who are fooled by pranks in 1 April are called "April fools".
8. On Mother's Day, on the second Sunday of May every year, government departments and doorways will hang national flags to show their respect for their mothers. At home, children and fathers buy some presents or do some housework for their mothers.
9. Memorial Day, the last Monday of May every year, commemorates the fallen martyrs who died for the United States and is a federal holiday in the United States.
10. Celebrate National Flag Day every June 14.
1 1. Father's Day, the third Sunday in June every year, is a festival to pay tribute to father. At home, children and mothers buy some presents for their father.
12. Independence Day, July 4th every year, celebrates the founding of the United States and is a federal holiday in the United States.
13. Labor Day, the first Monday in September every year, is a federal holiday in the United States.
14. Columbus Day (10 10/2) is a holiday to commemorate Columbus' landing in North America and a federal holiday in the United States.
15. Halloween; ; Halloween), every year from June 65438 to1October 3 1 day, children dress up as ghosts, play with lanterns or light bonfires.
16. The annual All Souls Festival, 1 1.2, is a day to pay homage to the souls of all the deceased.
17. Every year 165438+ 10 month 1 1 shows respect for veterans.
18. Thanksgiving Day is on the last Thursday in June, which is a federal holiday in the United States. 19. On election day, the president of the United States was elected on Tuesday after the first Monday in October.
20.。 Father's Day is held every year to commemorate the Pilgrims' landing in America.
There are many festivals in Japan, some are stipulated by the state and some are folk festivals with a long history.
There are the following 12 national festivals:
1, New Year's Day: 65438+ 10/. People have always had the custom of celebrating the New Year, but it was designated as a national holiday in 1948. According to the traditional custom, the "big black day" (New Year's Eve) is cleaned up. Relaxation, bamboo and plum ("Songmen") (now replaced by pictures) are placed in front of the door to show good luck. After the New Year's Eve, the whole family eats noodles (buckwheat noodles). After dinner, while waiting for the New Year's bell, they watch TV programs specially broadcast for the New Year, which is called "Shounian". On New Year's Day, we have mixed rice (rice cake soup), Tu Su wine and "Yujie cuisine" (all kinds of delicious and festive dishes) for breakfast. Generally, there are 5-7 days off on New Year's Day.
2. Adult Day: 65438+1October 15. 1948 has been designated as a national holiday. According to Japanese law: 20 years old is an adult. On this day, all young people over the age of 20 are dressed up to attend the adult celebration ceremony. And take this day as a new starting point of life and begin to have the rights and obligations to fulfill the law.
3. Date of establishment: February 1 1. According to Japanese myths and legends, after Emperor Jimmu unified Japan in February 660 BC, namely 1 1, Japan was founded and became the first emperor of Japan. In the old days (before the end of World War II), it was called "Era Festival", which was abolished in 1945 and renamed after it was restored in 1966.
4. Equinox: March 2 1. Formerly known as "Spring Sacrifice to the Soul of the Emperor", it was the day when the Emperor offered sacrifices to tenants in spring, and the Japanese also carried out grave-sweeping activities on this day to offer sacrifices to their ancestors. This day is also a day to praise nature and care for creatures.
5. Emperor's birthday: 65438+February 23rd. It's the birthday of Emperor Akihito, scheduled for 1989. Emperor Hirohito celebrated it on April 29th (formerly known as "Tianchang Festival").
6. Constitutional Remembrance Day: The current Japanese Constitution was promulgated on1946165438+10, and came into effect on May 3, 1947. 1948, May 3rd was designated as "Constitution Day", with one day off.
7. Children's Day: May 5th. 1948 has been designated as a national holiday (formerly known as "Dragon Boat Festival"), and now it is a festival for boys. On this day, all families with boys hang cloth carp (called "carp flag") on the roof, stick calamus leaves on the door, and the whole family eats jiaozi together.
8. Respect for the Elderly Day: September 15. 1966 has been designated as a national holiday to show respect for the elderly who have made contributions to society and wish them health and longevity. On this day, celebrations are held all over the country to present souvenirs to the elderly.
9. Equinox: September 23rd. Formerly known as "Autumn Imperial Sacrifice", it is the day when the emperor worships his ancestors in autumn. People also sacrifice to their ancestors on this day to commemorate them.
10, Sports Festival: 10 June10. It was named after the opening day of 18 Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 1964. 1966 has been designated as a national holiday. The autumn sports meeting is usually held on this day.
1 1, Cultural Festival: 1 1.3. 1937. The old name "Meiji Festival" is to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Meiji. It is time to award "cultural medals" to those who have made outstanding contributions to science and culture. Because the medal is engraved with chrysanthemum patterns, it is also called "Chrysanthemum Day". On this day, schools at all levels should have classes and organize some meaningful activities.
12, Labor Thanksgiving Day:165438+1October 23rd. 1948. Formerly known as "New Taste Festival", it was the day when the emperor tasted new rice. This day is also a day to respect labor and celebrate production.
There are also some folk festivals:
Juvenile sacrifice: March 3. This is a girl's festival. Formerly known as "Daughter's Day", on this day, most families with girls will decorate all kinds of dolls, and relatives and friends will exchange gifts such as dolls to congratulate them.
Cherry Blossom Festival: March1May-April 15. During this period, cherry blossoms in the Japanese archipelago gradually opened from south to north. Men, women and children will go out to enjoy flowers, drink and dance to welcome the arrival of spring.
April Fool's Day: April 1. Also known as "April Fool's Day" or "April Fool", this day can lie and play tricks on others without being accused. This festival spread from Europe to Japan after World War II.
Ota Arbor Day: The first Sunday in June. On this day, farmers sang and danced, welcomed the arrival of the Valley God and prayed for a bumper harvest.
Tanabata: July 7th. On this day, people hang colorful paper boats, horses and cranes on leaves and bamboo branches to congratulate the progress of calligraphy and tailors.
Mid-Autumn Festival: July 15. Also known as "Menglanben Festival", it is a day for people to worship their ancestors, so this day is regarded as "Ghost Festival". Shops have a big sale on Mid-Autumn Festival. Monks in the temple chanted scriptures for 49 days, lit ghost lanterns, burned road money, led the way for ghosts, and danced in the dream orchid basin to cross the undead.
Tanabata: August 6 -8. It comes from the love legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl in ancient China. On this day, girls put on their costumes and accept money from friends for embroidery. Lovers expect each other to be as loyal to love as cowherd and weaver girl.
Christmas: 65438+February 25th. Religious festivals originated in the west. It is also very popular in Japan now. During the festival (about a week). Besides Christians celebrating their own festivals, people also organize large-scale entertainment activities. Large and small shops also implemented a "big auction" to reduce prices at the end of the year.