“國慶”一詞，本指國家喜慶之事，最早見于西晉。西晉的文學(xué)家陸機(jī)在《五等諸侯論》一文中就曾有“國慶獨(dú)饗其利，主憂莫與其害”的記載。在中國古代，皇帝的即位和生日被稱為“國慶”。如今，國慶節(jié)通常是這個國家的獨(dú)立、憲法的簽署、元首誕辰或其他有重大紀(jì)念意義的周年紀(jì)念日。我國的國慶節(jié)是每年的10月1日。

國慶節(jié)的來歷

After more than one hundred years of heroic struggle, the Chinese people have won a great victory. On October 1, 1949, the founding ceremony was held in Tian 'anmen Square.Later, the government stipulated that the National Day is on October 1 every year.

中國人民經(jīng)過一百多年的英勇奮戰(zhàn)，取得了偉大勝利。1949年10月1日，在天安門廣場舉行了開國盛典。后來政府規(guī)定國慶節(jié)為每年的10月1日。

國慶節(jié)的習(xí)俗

1、During the National Day, public places such as companies and schools will hang lanterns or banners, potted plants with slogans are placed in parks, and small red flags are on the streets.

國慶節(jié)期間，公司學(xué)校等公共場所都會掛燈籠或橫幅，公園里擺放著標(biāo)語字樣的盆栽，街道上都是小紅旗。

2、The National Day of our country has a 7-day holiday, which is called "National Day Golden Week".

我國國慶節(jié)有7天的假期，被稱之為“國慶黃金周”。

3、Since 2012, private cars have been allowed to pass free of charge on highways during National Day.

國家自2012年起，國慶期間的高速公路向私家車免費(fèi)通行。

4、Many people will go to Tian 'anmen Square to see the flag raised to show their love for China.

許多人會到天安門廣場看升旗，以表達(dá)對祖國的愛。