求中国传统节日的英文说法及英文介绍

求中国传统节日的英文说法及英文介绍
求中国传统节日的英文说法及英文介绍

求中国传统节日的英文说法及英文介绍
11个中国传统节日,详细英文介绍请点击链接：
The Traditional Chinese holidays have been part of Chinese tradition for thousands of years; they are an essential part of Chinese culture.Many holidays are associated with Chinese mythology and folklore tales,but more realistically,they probably originated from ancient farmer rituals for celebrating harvests or prayer offerings.The most important Chinese holiday is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival),which is also celebrated in Japan,Korea,Vietnam,and other Asian countries.All traditional holidays are scheduled according to the Chinese calendar (except the Ching Ming and Winter Solstice days,falling on the respective Jie qi in the Agricultural calendar).
Last day of 12th lunar month - Chinese New Year Eve,Cleaning the house,putting up new posters of "door gods" on front doors,fireworks before the family union dinner,which should be at least 10 course meal with a whole fish entrée symbolizing the abundance of the coming year.(The fish entrée should not be consumed completely because the leftover symbolizes the abundance)
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) - 1st day of 1st lunar month.Fireworks after midnight,visiting in-laws.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/chinesenewyear.asp
Lantern Festival - 15th day of 1st lunar month.Lantern parade and lion dance celebrating the first full moon.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/lanternfestival.asp
Zhonghe Festival (Zhong He Jie) - 2nd day of 2nd lunar month.Eating Chinese fajitas (Chun Ping) and noodles,rid of insect pests via house cleaning.Also known as Dragon Raising its Head.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/zhonghe_festival.asp
Qing Ming Jie (Tomb Sweeping Day,Mourning Day,Ching Ming Festival) - At the jie qi known as qing ming,solar longitude 15 degrees (around April 5).Visiting,cleaning,and make offerings at ancestral gravesites,spring outing.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/qing_ming.asp
Dragon Boat Festival (Dragon Festival,Tuen Ng Festival) - 5th day of 5th lunar month.Dragon boat racing,eat rice wrap Zongzi,commemorating the ancient poet Qu Yuan; drink yellow rice wine,related to the White Snake Lady legend.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/duanwujie.asp
The Night of Sevens (Magpie Festival,Qi Xi) - 7th day of 7th lunar month.According to legend,the goddess "Zhi Nü" (the star Vega) fell in love with the farmer boy "Niu Lang" (the star Altair),but was disapproved by the her mother goddess.As punishment,they were separated by the Milky Way and could only meet once a year on this night.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/qi_xi.asp
Spirit Festival (Ghost Festival) - 15th day of 7th lunar month.The day to burn paper "money" and make offerings to ancestors and the dead,so the spirits will not trouble the living.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/ghost_festival.asp
Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival) - 15th day of 8th lunar month.Eat mooncake,family union meal,related to the legend of Chang E.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/autumn_festival.asp
Double Ninth Festival (Dual-Yang Festival,Chung Yeung Festival) - 9th day of 9th lunar month.Autumn outing and mountain climbing,some Chinese also visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects.http://festival.moonlightchest.com/double_ninth_festival.asp
Winter Solstice Festival (Mid-Winter Festival) - Day of the Winter Solstice (solar longitude 270 degrees),around December 22.Have Tangyuan and Jiuniang and perform ancestor worship,Feast day,family gatherings,also named "Chinese Thanksgiving".http://festival.moonlightchest.com/dongzhi_festival.asp
Laba Festival (Congee Festival) - 8th day of 12th lunar month.It is the day the Buddha attained enlightenment.People usually eat Laba congee,which is usually made of mixed grains and fruits.