Holidays play an important part in our life. We work hard during the year, so we feel tired and stressed at times.
However, holidays also have bad aspects. For example, many people said that they couldn’t enjoy shopping or travelling because there were so many people shopping and travelling, too. Anyway, most people realize that they need holidays.
Importance of Festivals in a Child’s Life
Festivals are a part of our culture. We have grown up around them. Children enjoy festivals more than adults. In fact, there are a lot of things that children can learn from celebrating festivals.
Festivals mean that the entire family can be together. Kids and parents find time to help each other to decorate their houses, prepare delicacies(美食), make gifts and so on. This allows children to form a stronger bond with their family and relatives.
Create a sense of togetherness
Celebrations always involve people coming together and helping each other to have a good time. In fact, it brings families closer and makes them more connected.
Festivals are a great way to understand one’s culture. A child can be taught more about their culture and their country during festivals and celebrations. This makes them proud of their country and culture.
Festivals also mean gift-giving and sharing. The exchange of gifts teaches children to share joys. When children participate in donating or gifting to the poor during festivals, they learn to share and care for others. While celebrations can be a fun time for children, the lessons they receive are even more valuable and long-lasting.
A. Bring family togetherB. Learn the value of sharing
C. Understanding their parents
D. Help them know their culture
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Time: July 16th - July 21st
Place: Red Star Summer Campsite
Members: 5 teachers and 30 students
Activities: Day 1: ▲learned the rules of camp
▲learned to make a campfire by rubbing two wooden sticks together
Day 2: ▲had a boat race and a picnic
▲learned to figure out the directions by observing the stars
Days 3-5: had a 3-day hike in the woods for the rest of the camp
Feelings: The experience was enjoyable and unforgettable.
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Dear Mike,
I’m delighted to share with you something about the summer camp I took part in last July.
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Best regards,
Yours,
Li Hua
7 . Happy Campers Summer Retreat
As a parent, your child’s health and happiness are the most important things to you, which can be difficult to achieve. The Happy Campers Summer Retreat was developed to help parents with this challenge.
Founded in 1998 by Michael Gibson, our summer camp is open to children during the holidays, from May to September. We look after lots of children every single year. Our camp is based in the Colorado Mountains, and it offers a lot of different activities for children.
Our program helps improve:
• Physical fitness
• Problem-solving skills
• Social skills
• Sports ability and experience
The Happy Campers Summer Retreat can benefit all children. Some children are good at school, but rarely active. Our program will help encourage an interest in sports. Other children are mainly interested in sports. These children will not only play sports, but will also learn new skills, such as teamwork skills, social skills, and communication skills. Children will also have the chance to try new activities. Our program is designed to help develop a complete and fully active child.
At very affordable prices, our program is available to any family in America. Your child’s stay can be as short as a week or as long as six weeks.
Why not call us today or click here to join our camp? Take action now and give your child this great chance!
1. How long does the camp last every year?A.One week. | B.Five months. |
C.Six weeks. | D.One month. |
A.How to deal with people. | B.How to choose a strong team. |
C.How to avoid physical problems. | D.How to stay interested in something. |
A.To describe the history of the camp. |
B.To compare the camp with other activities. |
C.To encourage parents to send their children to the camp. |
D.To tell parents about the benefits of outdoor activities. |
8 . Harvest Celebrations
People around the world pick, or harvest food that grows. Then they have a holiday. Let's read about some harvest celebrations!
![]() Every February, the people of Mendoza, Argentina, harvest their grapes. Then they celebrate for a month! There are parades (游行), shows, and fireworks. They always choose a Harvest Queen, too. | ![]() Chanthaburi, a town in Thailand, is famous for its tasty fruit. People celebrate the fruit at harvest time in May. The Fruit Fair begins with a parade of floats (游行彩车) made from thousands of fruits and vegetables. |
![]() The Argungu Fishing Festival began in 1934 in Nigeria, a country in Africa. It's a four-day festival held at the end of February to celebrate the end of all farming activities. On the last day there's a fishing contest. People have one hour to catch the largest fish. But it's not that easy. They can only use traditional fishing tools. But many use only their hands to catch the fish. | ![]() France's famous Menton Lemon Festival starts in February. There are big parades with floats decorated with lemons and oranges. More than 200, 000 people from around the world come to Menton for this festival. |
A.The Harvest Festival in Mendoza. | B.The Harvest Festival in Chanthaburi. |
C.The Argungu Fishing Festival. | D.The Menton Lemon Festival. |
A.Argentina | B.Thailand | C.Nigeria | D.France |
A.The big parades. | B.The Fruit Fair. |
C.A fishing contest. | D.A Harvest Queen. |
A.Sport. | B.Business. | C.Science. | D.Culture. |
9 . Let’s Celebrate!
No matter what kind of culture you come across, there’s always a reason to celebrate! Check out four amazing festivals around the world.
![]() | Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival Every June people get together in Wisconsin,USA, to honor cheese (奶酪).The celebration lasts three days and it's full of different events for the whole family. There are concerts, free cheese tasting, the Big Cheese Parade and Big Cheese Breakfast, etc. |
![]() | La Tomatina Every August, Buiol, Spain, hosts a festival where the world’s biggest hour-long food fight takes place. Around 20,000 people take part in the event, throwing over a hundred tons of tomatoes at each other in all. What a juiced-up celebration! |
![]() | Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival Are there any festivals to celebrate in winter?Sure! Come to Harbin, China. It is home to Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival starts on January s every year. During the month-long festival, people can enjoy the largest and most beautiful ice and snow sculptures (雕塑) in the world. |
![]() | Monkey Buffet Festival The Monkey Buffet Festival is on the last Sunday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival to feed them. |
A.Throw fruits. | B.Play with animals. | C.Enjoy music. | D.Go snowboarding. |
A.Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival. | B.La Tomatina. |
C.Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. | D.Monkey Buffet Festival. |
A.In a science report. | B.On a sports website. | C.In a grammar textbook. | D.In a culture magazine. |