Ellie 20th March 2015

What are beliefs, religions and values ?Beliefs are something that you believe and accept as

true.Religions are beliefs in a supernatural power or

powers thought to control the world.Values are the beliefs and ideas about what is

important , held by a person or a community of people.

Differences between them

Values

Beliefs : the sky is blue, the earth is a sphere.

Religion: Christianity , Islam: etc

Sharing,respect

Size of Major Religious Groups 2012

Facts about Religions Historically people who live in the same area or

country normally share the same beliefs. These beliefs form part of their culture .Religions are strong beliefs with a God in charge of

your life .Did you know there are about 4 200 different types of

religions.

Christianity Christianity is the largest religious group in the world.

It is the religion that I believe .Basic beliefs : God created the world in 7 days . Jesus

is the son of God . Name of God : GodSymbol : the crossThe place of worship : churchesSpecial celebrations : Christmas and Easter ect.

Chinese Cultures and ReligionsLanguage :Chinese , Cantonese Food : Fried Rice , Dumplings , Moon CakesCelebrations : Chinese New Year, Mid Autumn

Festival, The Dragon Festival etc.Clothing: Traditional Chinese Clothes called tang

zhuangReligions: Many Chinese people are Unaffiliated .

Some are Christians or Buddhism .

Chinese food

The Chinese food in Australian restaurants are mostly Cantonese food .

Chinese people don’t normally eat with knives and forks instead they use chopsticks .

One popular Chinese dish is fried rice.

Chinese Food Pictures

Chinese Celebrations

Chinese New Year which is known as the Spring Festival is celebrated by Chinese people all over Australia . They celebrate by decorating their houses , lighting firecrackers , having parades on the street and people dress-up they also have lion dances on streets.

Special Food: Dumplings Clothes: Traditional Chinese Tang Zhuang

Traditional Chinese Clothing: Tang Zhuang

Chinese CelebrationsThe Mid- Autumn festival is also known as the moon

festival . It is celebrated all around Australia with lantern parades, fireworks , lion-dancing performances ,traditional dances.

The moon festival is one of the most important events for the Chinese people after Chinese New Year.

Special Food: moon cakes

Chinese BirthdaysTraditionally , everyone celebrates their birthday on

the 7th day of Chinese New Year no-matter when they are born .

The first important birthday is when the baby is one-month old . Babies were mostly not given a name until they were 1 month old . Families invite family friends and relatives to celebrate the birthday.

Ellie’s InterviewWho did I interview? My Mum (M)When? At HomeInterviewer? Ellie Shi (E)Questions? Regarding to beliefs

Interview Q1E: What religion do you believe?M: None. When I was young we were not allowed to

believe in any type of religion back then in China. The communist party have told us not to believe in any supernatural things. But when I came to Australia I have found people from the church are very nice and they have a solid bond and network to share their feelings, which is important . So I have chosen to send my children to study Anglican scripture at school.

Interview Q2E: What are the most important values at home?M: Love, share and discipline. Love is very important to hold the family together.

Say “I love you” and make your loved ones feel being loved, that is the key for a family to be strong.

We have to share lots of things at home: food, bed, bathroom, stories and feelings including happiness and sadness.

Discipline are rules to follow at home, both kids and adults need to follow them, which leads them to form good manners and habits.

Interview Q3E: Why are house values so important to you?M: Have families to do the correct things, follow the

rules, love each other. These are important factors which will have some positive impact on my kids when they grow up. They will be responsible, respectful happy adults who are willing to share and always stay organised .

Interview Q4E: What is your most favorite dish?M: Dumplings. I love to make and eat dumplings. In

China, we have dumplings in some special occasions like Chinese New Year and also on the coldest winter days .

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