Christianity was introduced to New Zealand 150 years ago by British settlers, when New Zealand was still a colony of Great Britain. So New Zealanders have celebrated Christmas in the same way as the British. On the other hand Christmas was introduced to Japan in 1552 by missionaries. Christmas is holiday as well as other Christian countries in New Zealand. But in Japan, Christmas is just one of annual events. The seasons in New Zealand are opposite to Japan and other northern hemisphere's country. Therefore New Zealanders celebrate Christmas during the warm summer season and do not have a White Christmas. But Christmas decorations used are all the same as for a White Christmas. The traditional Christmas dinner in New Zealand is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit. Some people even have a traditional Maori hangi . They dig a hole in the ground and heat it with hot stones. Then they put meat and vegetables into this hole, cover the hole and let the food cook inside. The hangi is served in the afternoon or evening; after the delicious meal, people often sit around and sing Christmas carols. Christmas trees in New Zealand are called Pohutokawa. The color of its flowers is gorgeous scarlet during the Christmas season.
2008年11月26日水曜日
Christmas In New Zealand
Christianity was introduced to New Zealand 150 years ago by British settlers, when New Zealand was still a colony of Great Britain. So New Zealanders have celebrated Christmas in the same way as the British. On the other hand Christmas was introduced to Japan in 1552 by missionaries. Christmas is holiday as well as other Christian countries in New Zealand. But in Japan, Christmas is just one of annual events. The seasons in New Zealand are opposite to Japan and other northern hemisphere's country. Therefore New Zealanders celebrate Christmas during the warm summer season and do not have a White Christmas. But Christmas decorations used are all the same as for a White Christmas. The traditional Christmas dinner in New Zealand is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit. Some people even have a traditional Maori hangi . They dig a hole in the ground and heat it with hot stones. Then they put meat and vegetables into this hole, cover the hole and let the food cook inside. The hangi is served in the afternoon or evening; after the delicious meal, people often sit around and sing Christmas carols. Christmas trees in New Zealand are called Pohutokawa. The color of its flowers is gorgeous scarlet during the Christmas season.
2008年11月12日水曜日
Aloha Festival
I’m going to talk about history and brief explanation about Aloha Festival. Hawaii is made up of eight main islands and many small islands. Aloha Festival is held in Kaui, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. Aloha Festivals established in 1946 as aloha week to conserve traditional Hawaiian culture and pass it on coming age. More than 300 events are held over six weeks in September and October. During festival more than a million people visit there.
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