Today, I’d like to introduce a German ①( festival ), “May Day.”
There are three interesting points I’d like to tell you about.
First, I’ll start with the purpose of the festival. May Day is for celebrating the ②( arrival ) of spring. The festival is held in May, so it is called May Day. It is also celebrated in other European countries such as the UK.
Second, let me explain how we celebrate the festival. As this picture shows, people dance around a pole. It is an important part of the festival. This pole is called the “maypole.” The maypole is a ③( colorful ) pole decorated with flowers. People enjoy dancing around the pole, holding long ribbons connected to the top.
Third, I’ll talk about its history. The festival dates back to ancient times. The maypole was a symbol of life and spring. People believed that it could protect them from diseases and evil spirits*.
I hope you’ll visit Germany and participate in May Day.
* evil spirits 悪霊
First, I’ll start with the purpose of the festival. May Day is for celebrating the ②( arrival ) of spring. The festival is held in May, so it is called May Day. It is also celebrated in other European countries such as the UK.
Second, let me explain how we celebrate the festival. As this picture shows, people dance around a pole. It is an important part of the festival. This pole is called the “maypole.” The maypole is a ③( colorful ) pole decorated with flowers. People enjoy dancing around the pole, holding long ribbons connected to the top.
Third, I’ll talk about its history. The festival dates back to ancient times. The maypole was a symbol of life and spring. People believed that it could protect them from diseases and evil spirits*.
I hope you’ll visit Germany and participate in May Day.
* evil spirits 悪霊