Some Western Festivals

Valentine’s Day , February 14         情人节

Candy, flowers and other tokens of affection of affection ate exchanged on this day, in honor of two martyrs, both named St. Valentine.

April Fool’s Day, April 1      愚人节

Franksters feel that it is permissible to play all sorts of tricks on this day.

Mother’s Day                    母亲节

The second Sunday in May, set aside to honor mothers .

Father’s Day                       父亲节

The third Sunday in June, set aside to honor fathers.

Halloween , October 31               万圣节

A special day for making merry, wearing costumes and playing old-fashioned games. A favorite with children.   

Easter Sunday               复活节

The first Sunday after the first Monday in November for the election of public officials. This holiday is observed in most states.   

Thanksgiving Day               感恩节

Generally the fourth Thursday in November, set aside for national thanksgiving, especially for our democratic form of government. It is a legal holiday in all states.

Labor’s Day                        劳动节

The first Monday in September . Set aside to honor labor , it is a legal holiday in all states.

 Christmas Day, December 25      圣诞节

This is both a legal and religious holiday, it observes the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. All states and all those of the Christian faith celebrate this holiday.