around the decapitated head of an enemy
Comments and effects:
Tennis
2.Tennis---gentle, one of the major events. Origin: ⑴ was invented in Britain ⑵ church records
㈡religious holidays
1. Changes: (because of immigration and changing beliefs.) 2. Holidays: Christmas, Boxing Day, Easter, NonChristian Festivals
time
1.traditional, give Christmas gift 2. Nowadays, shopping, visiting, eating and relaxing.
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Time: in summer
Cricket
3.Cricket---the first organized rules sports and played according to the same rules nationally. History:⑴ by 1787; ⑵ before the Victorian era; ⑶ in the 19th century. Character:⑴ moral values, fair play, characterized British government; ⑵ rules are very obscure. Some references and phrases to cricket:
Golf
4.Golf---invented by Scottish, be taken seriously.
Horse racing, Hunting and Equestrianism
5. Horse racing, Hunting and Equestrianism. A. Horse racing---true sport. Character:⑴ throughout for hundreds of years; ⑵ at medieval; ⑶ tournaments show off the bravery and military. Two forms: B. Hunting was born of necessity →recreational pursuit C. Equestrianism involve riding skills: jumping and carriage driving.
㈠ Sports:
Ⅰ. Introduction: 1,deeply rooted in Britain 2, two factors: economy and religion.
Ⅱ.Several forms of sports
1. Football--- boisterous, rough, violent Reasons: ⑴ agricultural society ⑵ release their energies Legend: ancient warriors celebrating victory by kicking
1.Gather recite verses and sing songs. 2.Eisteddfod
Origin
Guy Fawkes Night, in 1605
England Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Time
In the early autumn
July 12 March 17
Non-Christmas Festivals
1. Ramadan---traditional Islamic festivals. custom: 2. Jewish. Hindu. Sikh. Buddhist. Pagan 3. Chinese new year
㈢Holidays in the Four Nations
1.Tends and pavilions are erected around a big open space; 2. Find the best choirs, translators, essayists and poets; 3. The highlight write the best poem of the festival.
1. Introduction: distinctive cultural and political identities festivals serves political or religious functions in times of conflict.
England Northern Ireland
Easter
spring
Church goers, Christmas festival. Commemorate the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1.Attend many church services. 2. Give each other chocolates or Candy Easter Egg.
1.Winter . New Year’s Eve 2.January 25 3.November 1
August
Custom
Hogmanay: first foot Celebrate the poet named Robert Burns: hold a Burns Supper on the evening Halloween: show the darker, supernatural side of Celtic custom; communion with the dead, mischief, fortune-telling and masquerades; turnip lanterns.
Christmas
December 25th
origin
Commemorates of the birth of Jesus Christ; celebrate the Winter Solstice.
activities
1.Stay at home; 2.Decorate the houses and the workplaces； 3.Exchanges gifts and Christmas cards; 4.Prepare holiday foods.
Scotland
Wales
Holiday
Bonfire Night
The battle of the Boyne and celebrating the birthday of the Patron Saint
1.Hogmanay 2.Celebrate the poet named Robert Burns 3.Halloween