School Moon Festival Night
Come and celebrate this old holiday with us! Every class will cook food outside, and there will be moon cakes for everyone. Students may bring one family member. Please tell Mrs. Lin before Wednesday, or sign up online. If it rains, we will move the party to the gym.
Dear Wei,
Last week I stayed with an American family in Boston. On Thursday we had a Thanksgiving dinner. Ten people sat around a long table, and the turkey was very big. Before we ate, everyone said one thing they were happy about. That custom was new to me, but I liked it a lot.
I am sending you a small gift from the airport shop. My address here has changed, so please write to my email address.
Your friend,
Kevin
People around the world have their own New Year traditions. In Taiwan, families clean the house and eat a big traditional dinner together. Children get red envelopes because red is the color of good luck.
In Spain, people eat twelve grapes at midnight. In Japan, many families visit a temple and pray for a healthy year.
These customs look different, but the belief behind them is the same. People simply hope that the new year will be better than the last one.
Forty students in Class 301 answered one question: Which festival do you like most?
| Festival | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar New Year | 12 | 10 |
| Moon Festival | 4 | 6 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 3 | 2 |
| Christmas | 1 | 2 |
Each student chose only one answer. Most students said they like a festival with good food and a long holiday.