春節起源的英文作文：新年的起源之獻祭說（中英版）
china‘s traditional festivals have evolved through the centuries from past major events. for instance， long ago when people had a bountiful harvest， they gathered and celebrated their good fortune with gala （祭日）performances. when natural disasters struck， they offered sacrifices to the gods and their ancestors， hoping for a blessing. the change of the seasons， flowers in spring， and the bright moon in autumn could all arouse their longing for a more beautiful life. thus， creative activities were held to signify these events， gradually these activities developed into festivals.
中國的傳統節日大多是由一些重大事件發展而來的，例如：很久以前，如果人們有一個大豐收的話他們就會聚在一起慶祝。逐漸的這些活動就發展成了節日。
the most important festival in china is the spring festival. it is said that the spring festival evolved from an activity known as the winter sacrifice. it was a custom practiced by the people of primitive society.
據說春節源於原始社會中的人們在冬天舉行的獻祭。