Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would【小题1】the end of cold weather, planting in spring and【小题2】in autumn.   Sometimes   celebrations would be   held after【小题3】had caught animals. Today’s festivals have many origins, some 【小题4】, some seasonal, and some for special people or events. Some festivals are held to honour the dead or to 【小题5】the ancestors, who might return either to help or to do harm. Festivals can also be held to honour famous people. The most【小题6】 and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring.   【小题7】the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children   【小题8】money in red paper. People love to get together to eat, drink and have 【小题9】 with each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【小题10】and forget our work for a little while.

Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide 【小题1】 of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous 【小题2】, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and 【小题3】 charms.

Finally, in the 20th century, the 【小题1】 part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which 【小题2】 in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the 【小题3】 name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often 【小题4】 to as Britain or Great Britain.