Christmas did not become widespread until
the Middle Ages. Aspects of celebration may
include gift-giving, Christmas trees, display of
Nativity sets, church attendance, the Father
kiss
hug
Love
The origins of Valentine's Day are not known for sure. One of the most accepted, is that it originated from St. Valentine, the Roman who was earlier jailed and then martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., after which the day became a symbol for lovers' celebrations. Another more romantic tale says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". And ever since, romantic lovers have been sending love messages on 14th February - coined Valentine's Day.
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Today is winter solstice
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So how will you spend this day?
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The origin of Winter solstice
• Winter solstice was first determined as the Chinese traditional solar term among the total 24 terms. In Gregorian calendar, it is around Dec 22nd or 23rd. Midwinter day is the very day in North hemisphere with the shortest day and longest night year-round. After it, daytime will become increasingly longer and the coldest clime will invade all the places on the Northern part of the globe. We Chinese always call it "JinJiu", which means once Winter solstice comes, we will meet the coldest time ahead.
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The custom of the winter solstice
• Nowadays, many regions still celebrate it as a big holiday. Northerners may have dumplings and raviolis that day while southerners may have dumplings made by rice and long noodles. Some places even have the tradition to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth. Southerner may have TangYuan.
• Turkey
Apple pie
Fruit cake
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What gift do you want ?
card
Necklace
flower
Candy
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine‘s Day reminds you of ……？
Christmas/Santa Claus myth, and family
gatherings.
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8Hale Waihona Puke How do you spend your Christmas?
• Decorate Christmas tree • Share their sadness and happiness with their families • Pary and Sing song • Exchange gift • Christmas dinner
figure of Christianity. It is traditionally
celebrated on December 25 by most Western
Christian churches. Although dating to
probably as early as A.D. 200, the feast of
Gradually, St. Valentine became the guardian saint of lovers and February 14 became the day for exchanging love messages around the world.
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• The south of China
• The north of China
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Let's celebrate Christmas together!
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Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday
celebrating the birth of Jesus, the central