The National Day holiday is one of (big) holidays in China. At this time, we have a week off (stay) with our family  go on trips.

    When the National Day holiday is

    The National Day holiday usually (begin) on 1 October and lasts till 7 October. If the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday falls within this period, the holiday period usually gets a day longer.

    The history of China's National Day

    On 1 October, 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong declared(宣布) the founding(成立) of the People's Republic of China in Tian'anmen Square. The next day, the new government passed the" Resolution on the National Day of the People's Republic of China" and declared 1 October to be  Chinese National Day. Ever since then, our National Day (be) on 1 October every year.

    National Day (celebrate)/activities

    Now every five years, a military parade(阅兵) (hold) in Tian'anmen Square. Those great military parades have attracted people  is from both home and abroad.

     activities like flag-raising ceremony, song and dance show, and firework display are also held to celebrate National Day. If one loves shopping, the National Day holiday is a great time, for many shopping centres offer big discounts(折扣) during the holiday.