工作概况,Brief introduction,Easter is one of the oldest and most meaningful Christian festival. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians around the world celebrate every year. Easter is a symbol of rebirth and hope.,Brief introduction of Easter,The date of Easter is different every year. Usually in April. This depends on the lunar calendar (the moon). Time is the first Sunday after the vernal equinox full moon.,However, and Christmas, along with social progress, Easter religious overtones increasingly weak, as a folk festival features are becoming increasingly evident.,Brief introduction of Easter,Good Friday is a national holiday in the UK. This celebrates the day that Jesus died on the cross. Jesus is also called the lamb that was sacrificed for humankind.,The tomb-sweeping day has a history of more than two thousand five hundred years ago. On May 20, 2006, approved by the state council the folk festival is listed in the first batch of state-level non-material cultural heritage list.,Brief introduction of Easter Tomb-sweeping day,Tomb-sweeping day is one of the lunar 24 solar terms in the air with spring, which is 108 days after the winter solstice.,The Qingming Festival is one of the 24 seasonal division points in China, falling on April 4-6 each year. After the festival, the temperature will rise up and rainfall increases.,Brief introduction of Easter Tomb-sweeping day,It is the high time for spring plowing and sowing. But the Qingming Festival is not only a seasonal point to guide farm work, it is more a festival of commemoration.,Customs of Easter,Easter Egg,In ancient times, the egg is a symbol of spring and the beginning of a new life. Later, Christians also give the egg a new meaning, a layer of religious meaning, that is a symbol of resurrection of Jesus out of the Tomb. Nowadays, Easter eggs are in order to bring happiness to people. These beautiful and decorative eggs represent the peoples good wishes and share the joy of the season change.,Egg Hunting,On Easter morning, the children hunt for the eggs all around the house. Neighborhoods and organizations hold Easter egg hunts, and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.,Egg Rolling,It is a game which has been connected to the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christs tomb when he was resurrected. It is the only day of the year when tourists are allowed to wander over the White House lawn. The wife of the President sponsors(发起) it for the children of the entire country. It is open to children twelve years old and under.,Easter Bunny,The Easter Bunny is a mythical character depicted as a rabbit. In legend, the creature brings baskets filled with colored eggs, candy and toys to the homes of children on the night before Easter. As messengers to send eggs, rabbits are popular with children.,Easter Day Parade,Grand religious processions in the past Happy holiday parade today,Wear Outlandish Clothes,Wear Cartoon Costumes,Wear Strange Hats,3,经验教训,Customs of tomb-sweeping day,Tomb Sweeping or Ancestor Worshipping,The Qingming Festival is spent honoring the dead. On this day, people visit their family graves to remove any underbrush that has grown. And then they will set out offerings of food and paper money.,Spring Outing,It is also a festival for people to enjoy themselves. During March, everything in nature takes on a new look, it is a fine time to go out and to appreciate the beautiful scenes of nature during the festival. This custom can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and followed by each dynasty later till today. Spring outings not only add joy to life but also promote a healthy body and mind.,Flying Kites,Flying kites is an activity favored by many people during the Qingming Festival. Kites are not only flown at day time but also in the evening. Little lanterns are tied to the kite or to the string that holds the kite. What makes flying kites during this festival special is that people cut the string while the kite is in the sky to let it fly free. It is said this brings good luck and that diseases can be eliminated by doing this.,Planting Willow Trees,During the Qingming Festival, willow branches are hung on door fronts and used to sweep the tombs. Because Jie Zitui died embracing a willow tree, the willow is believed to have miraculous powers against evil.,Foods,Easters traditional food,Traditional food is meat, mainly lamb and ham. They all have a certain meaning. Lamb is a symbol of devotion to Christ. The bread makes Christians think that Jesus is the eternal life of live food. In many European countries, Easter is usually baked another special Easter bread, bread painted the words of Jesus Christ, crosses, or lamb pattern, in order to commemorate Christ.,The tomb-sweeping days traditional food,The sweet green rice ball is a Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) food popular in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. It is also a must-have offering at ancestr