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Lesson1 Spring Festival
Unit3 Celebrations
What does Spring Festival mean to you
What words immediately come to your mind for describing its meaning
the beginning of a new year
a day for family reunion
China's biggest festival
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P52 1
P52 2
How do you and your family celebrate Spring Festival
Use the phrases to help you.
to make dumplings
to have a family gathering
to get together
to put up decorations
to prepare snacks
to let off fireworks
Example: My family celebrates Spring Festival
by making dumplings together.
Now, let's read three readers' accounts to
learn more about Spring Festival.
Look at the three pictures and read the information next to each account. What kind of attitude does each writer might have to Spring Festival
Task 1
Tom
Where and with whom
Preparations before Spring Festival
Activities during Spring Festival
the meaning of Spring Festival
with his host family in Nanjing
cleaning the house; attached Fu upside down to the front door
setting off and watching fireworks, enjoying a big dinner
Read Tom Jenkins' account and complete the chart.
Find out each person's experience of Spring Festival in the three accounts. Take notes.
excitement and a lot of fun
How does Tom describe the fireworks What senses does he use
Fireworks were being let off across the city, suddenly lighting up the night sky.
Children were covering their ears but with an expectant look on their faces.
Tom uses sight and sound
Xu Gang
Where and with whom
Preparations before Spring Festival
Activities during Spring Festival
the meaning of Spring Festival
at parents' home
booking travel ticket and choosing gifts for parents
chatting with parents and having hotpot
Read Xu Gang's account and complete the chart.
coming home and being with his entire family is the most important part of the Spring Festival.
Find some sentence in Xu Gang’s story that shows emotion. What emotion does it show？
The moment I get on the train，I was surrounded by Shanxi accents.
When I get home, my parents will fill me in on what’s been happening.
What’s important is who we eat it with.
He feels at home.
He is eager to hear the news and become part of the family again.
This shows that family is more important than food.
Li Yan
Where and with whom
Preparations before Spring Festival
Activities during Spring Festival
the meaning of Spring Festival
at home
getting ready for children coming back, buying things and preparing dishes
children running/ shouting/ playing; adults talking/ making jiaozi together
Read Li Yan's account and complete the chart.
Spring Festival is family time.
Our house buzzes with activities when everyone comes home. Our grandchildren run around shouting and playing, and the adults gather around the table to talk about the past year.
Find a descriptive sentence in Li Yan’s accounts that provide a vivid picture of Spring Festival.
What does the phrase it suggest
For Grandma Li, this busy and noisy family atmosphere is the true meaning of happiness and the most important part of her Spring Festival.
1.What kind of attitude does each writer might have to Spring Festival
2. What do all three authors have in common in their view of Spring Festival
3. How does Tom’s foreign perspective help us see Chinese culture differently
4. Compare how Xu Gang and Li Yan view “family.” What is similar and different
5. Do young people today value the same things about Spring Festival as the older
Deep Thinking & Cultural Comparison
1.What kind of attitude does each writer might have to Spring Festival
Deep Thinking & Cultural Comparison
Tom: curious and excited;
Xu Gang: homesick and love for his family;
Li Yan: warm and traditional.
2. What do all three authors have in common in their view of Spring Festival
All emphasize family, tradition, and emotional connection.
3. How does Tom’s foreign perspective help us see Chinese culture differently
Deep Thinking & Cultural Comparison
Tom notices details that locals may take for granted, like the story of Nian or the meaning of Fu.
4. Compare how Xu Gang and Li Yan view “family.” What is similar and different
Both value family, but Xu Gang focuses on reunion after absence, while Li Yan focuses on preparing for and enjoying the gathering.
5. Do young people today value the same things about Spring Festival as the older
Deep Thinking & Cultural Comparison
Younger people may focus more on food, fun, and rest;
older generations may focus on tradition and family unity.
But both value being together.
Which Spring Festival traditions do you think will continue Which might disappear
If you were to introduce Spring Festival to a foreign friend, what would you emphasize
Critical Reflection & Expression
Which Spring Festival traditions do you think will continue Which might disappear
I think the most important traditions, like the family dinner and giving hongbao, will definitely continue because they are about family and good wishes.
However, traditions that are bad for the environment or unsafe, like setting off many firecrackers, might disappear in big cities. Also, some customs like thoroughly cleaning the house might become simpler as people's lifestyles change.
Critical Reflection & Expression
2. If you were to introduce Spring Festival to a foreign friend, what would you emphasize
I would focus on the feeling of Spring Festival. I'd say it's the warmest time of the year in China.
I would emphasize:
The feeling of coming home and being with your family.·
The joy of sharing a big meal and wishing each other a good new year.·
The fun of traditions, like getting red envelopes and watching the Gala together.
I want them to understand that it's more than a holiday; it's about love, hope, and a fresh start for Chinese people.
Throughout history, some of the original customs have changed, but the spirit of the festival — the spirit of family — has largely been kept.
Writing Task:
Write a short essay titled “Spring Festival Through My Eyes: Tradition and Change.” Use your own experience and ideas from today’s class.
2. Cultural Interview:
Interview one older and one younger family member about what Spring Festival means to them. Write a short comparison.
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