法国节日英语介绍
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1. New Year's Day (Jour de l'an): Celebrated on January 1st, this day marks the beginning of the new year and is observed with festive gatherings and fireworks.
2. Labor Day (Fête du premier mai): Observed on May 1st, this day honours the achievements of workers and often includes parades and public events.
3. WWII Victory Day (Fête de la Victoire 1945; Fête du huitième mai): Commemorated on May 8th, this day celebrates the Allied victory in World War II and is a time for reflection and remembrance.
4. Bastille Day (Fête nationale): Celebrated on July 14th, this is France's national day that honours the storming of the Bastille prison, a symbol of the end of royal tyranny during the French Revolution.
5. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Assomption): A public holiday on August 15th, it is a day dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is observed by Catholics with religious services and processions.
6. All Saints Day (La Toussaint): A day of commemoration for all saints, known as November 1st, it is a time for Catholics to remember and pray for the souls of the departed.
7. Armistice Day (Jour d'armistice): Marked on November 11th, this day remembers the end of World War I and honours the veterans.
8. Christmas Day (Noël): Celebrated on December 25th, this Christian holiday is a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and festive meals.
9. 2nd Day of Christmas (in Alsace and Lorraine only): Observed on December 26th in these regions, it is an extension of the Christmas celebration and often involves family reunions and additional festivities.
10. Easter (Pâques): This Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is observed on different dates each year. It is a time for religious services, family gatherings, and the exchange of eggs as symbols of new life.
11. Easter Monday: The day after Easter Sunday, it is a public holiday and is often spent with family and friends enjoying outdoor activities and feasts.
12. Ascension (l'Ascension): Marking the ascension of Jesus into heaven, this feast day is celebrated 40 days after Easter and is observed with religious services.
13. Pentecost (la Pentecôte): Celebrated 50 days after Easter, this Christian holiday honours the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and is marked by religious observances.
14. Whit Monday: The day after Pentecost, it is a public holiday and is traditionally a time for processions and religious events.
Please note that the dates for movable festivals such as Easter and its related days (Easter Monday, Ascension, Pentecost, and Whit Monday) vary each year according to the ecclesiastical calendar.