As we all know, festivals 【小题1】 (celebrate) all around the world and they have 【小题2】 wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Of all the 【小题3】 (tradition) festivals, the harvest festival, 【小题4】 takes place after all the crops have been gathered in, can be found in almost every culture. People celebrate 【小题5】 (show) that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. Customs play a significant role 【小题6】 festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.

With the 【小题7】 (develop) of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 【小题8】 (take) advantage of the celebrations. Festivals reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. 【小题9】 you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures 【小题10】 (actual) have a lot in common after all.

On January 25,2020,over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition,【小题1】 date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year is the longest and   【小题2】important of all Chinese festivals.

The preparations will 【小题3】(official)begin with Little Year on January 17,2020 .It is observed with a day of memorial and prayer ceremonies.【小题4】,cleaning the house 【小题5】(sweep)away bad luck and hanging spring couplets(春联）on doorways for wealth are also common activities observed by people. Since red 【小题6】(believe)to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to lanterns used to decorate houses.

Often 【小题7】(consider)the most important meal of the year, is the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition.【小题8】 whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿）.Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls. Children receive red envelopes filled 【小题9】money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the 【小题10】（amaze)fireworks shows.

The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8-the day of the full moon-with the Lantern Festival.

In 2023, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on Thursday, June 22 in China. Chinese people will have【小题1】3-day holiday from June 22 to 24. The Dragon Boat Festival or Duan Wu Jie is celebrated【小题2】(recall) and show respect for Qu Yuan, a famous scholar in ancient China.

Dragon boat racing is one of the most important【小题3】(tradition) at the Dragon Boat Festival. The activity is【小题4】(wide) held in China’s Southern and southeastern areas【小题5】there are more rivers and lakes. The origin of the activity【小题6】(date) back to the Warring States Period. When Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river, the locals were very sad about it. Many fishermen rowed their boats trying to find his body. From then on, at this time every year the locals will row the dragon boats, 【小题7】(hope) to drive away creatures under the river in this way. Eating Zongzi is also a part of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration. The taste of Zongzi is different according【小题8】the location and region of China. Generally speaking, people in southern China prefer the salty one while those in northern China like the sweet one.

As the festival is celebrated in memory of the【小题9】(die) of an ancient Chinese scholar, it is not proper to say “Happy Dragon Boat Festival” to others. 【小题10】, you’d better greet each other with “Wish you peace and health at the Dragon Boat Festival ( Duānwǔānkāng).”