Every February,across the country,candy,flowers,and gifts are exchanged between loved ones,all in the name of St.Valentine.But who is thismysterious saint and why do we celebrate thisholiday?
There once was an proud Irishman named Pat, who went to heaven and saw St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St.Peter asked, "Who are you?" and Pat replied, "My name is Pat, I m an Irishman, born on St. Patric...There once was an proud Irishman named Pat, who went to heaven and saw St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St.Peter asked, "Who are you?" and Pat replied, "My name is Pat, I m an Irishman, born on St. Patrick s Day, died onSt, Patrick s Day, marching in the St, Patrick s Day parade." St. Peter said to Pat: "Yes, this is true! Here s a little green cloud for you to drive around heaven in and hereis a harp that, when you push this button here, will play When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Enjoy it, Pat. Ha...展开更多
As China opens to the world, Chinese people are embracing the Western world's holidays. Christmas, Valentine's Day and Halloween are all growing in popularity, as the commercial aspects of these celebrations f...As China opens to the world, Chinese people are embracing the Western world's holidays. Christmas, Valentine's Day and Halloween are all growing in popularity, as the commercial aspects of these celebrations find an audience. Young people say they feel increasingly detached from traditions associated with age-old Chinese festivals, such as Spring Festival, which starts January 29 this year and marks the lunar New Year. But Spring Festival isn't going anywhere yet, and this week the country heads home en mas...展开更多
文摘Every February,across the country,candy,flowers,and gifts are exchanged between loved ones,all in the name of St.Valentine.But who is thismysterious saint and why do we celebrate thisholiday?
文摘There once was an proud Irishman named Pat, who went to heaven and saw St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St.Peter asked, "Who are you?" and Pat replied, "My name is Pat, I m an Irishman, born on St. Patrick s Day, died onSt, Patrick s Day, marching in the St, Patrick s Day parade." St. Peter said to Pat: "Yes, this is true! Here s a little green cloud for you to drive around heaven in and hereis a harp that, when you push this button here, will play When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Enjoy it, Pat. Ha...
文摘As China opens to the world, Chinese people are embracing the Western world's holidays. Christmas, Valentine's Day and Halloween are all growing in popularity, as the commercial aspects of these celebrations find an audience. Young people say they feel increasingly detached from traditions associated with age-old Chinese festivals, such as Spring Festival, which starts January 29 this year and marks the lunar New Year. But Spring Festival isn't going anywhere yet, and this week the country heads home en mas...
