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2026.03.01 ~ 2026.06.30
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开始:2026-03-01

截止:2026-06-30

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5/18周

成绩预发布时间 2026-06-27

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By 陈静 6天前 3次浏览 课时12

Christmas and the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) are two of the most important cultural celebrations, each with distinct origins, traditions, and symbolic meanings. Christmas, originating as a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25, is now widely observed as a cultural festival featuring decorated trees, gift exchanges, and the legend of Santa Claus—for example, in the United States, families often gather on Christmas morning to open presents placed under the tree, while children leave out cookies and milk for Santa Claus the night before. In contrast, the Spring Festival is rooted in ancient Chinese agrarian traditions and mythology, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar in late January or mid-February; its traditions include cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, giving red envelopes (hongbao) containing money to children, and setting off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits. For instance, in China, millions of people travel long distances to return to their hometowns for the reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve, where dishes like fish (symbolizing surplus) and dumplings (representing wealth) are served. While Christmas foods often feature roast turkey, ham, and fruitcake, Spring Festival meals emphasize dumplings, glutinous rice cakes (niangao), and whole fish. Symbolically, Christmas centers on Santa Claus, reindeer, and evergreen wreaths representing eternal life, whereas the Spring Festival highlights red decorations for good fortune and the character “福” (fu) hung upside down to signify that luck has arrived. Christmas is typically a one- or two-day celebration, while the Spring Festival lasts fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival. Despite these differences, both festivals share a deep emphasis on family reunion, gathering for meals, and the spirit of new beginnings, bringing people together to celebrate with loved ones and welcome a fresh start.

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