介绍植树节英语作文20篇

Datong is a city with a long history. As early as Palaeolithic age, there were ancient people living in this area. During the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC), Datong region belonged to the Yanmen County of Zhao Kingdom. After Qin (221BC - 206 BC) unified the whole of China, the Great Wall was built west of Datong City. Datong got the name Pingcheng County that means peaceful city in Chinese because of years of harsh battle with the Hun. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-589), Pingcheng was settled as the capital of Northern Wei Kingdom for 96 years and became ruinds at the year 526. After a long term of recovering, it became an important strategic county during Sui (581-618), Tang (618-907) and Five Dynasties (907-979). Liao Dynasty (916-1125) made Datong the auxiliary capital in 1044 and Jin (Kin) (1115-1234) retained it as a big city comprised of seven counties and three towns. During the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Datong belonged to Zhongshu Province and had become a ’grandiose and beautiful city’ according to the description of the Italian traveler Marco Polo. In Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Datong belonged to Shanxi Province and became Datong County during the domination of Republic of China. Datong was invaded by Japanese army in 1937 and became the capital of the so-called Northern Shanxi Self-Government. Finally in 1949, Datong was peacefully liberated.

[介绍山西大同的英语作文

Last Monday, we had a monitor election. At the beginning the two candidates, LiuDong and Wang Hong gave us a speech introducing themselves and telling us their plans in the future. Then we had a vote. We wrote down the name of the better one in our mind and put the paper in a box. Then the exciting time came that our teacher counted the number and wrote it on the blackboard. The result was that 28 students who voted Wang Hong, 13 more than the number of students who voted LiuDong, which meaned WangHong was elected as our monitor. Wang is really pretty good. I believe she will be a good monitor.

作为空乘，英语能力是十分重要的，那么应该如何进行英语的面试自我介绍呢？下面就和小编一起来看看吧。 空乘英语面试自我介绍篇一：

Good morning everyone, my name is XXX.I am XX years old.I graduated from XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. I’ll try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.Thank you .

Hello my name isXXX.I am XX years old.I graduatedfrom XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. I’ll try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.

Hello my name isXXX.I am XX years old.I graduatedfrom XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. I’ll try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.

Good morning everyone, my name is XXX.I am XX years old.I graduated from XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. I’ll try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.Thank you . 空乘英语面试自我介绍篇二：

Hello everyone, my name is Lee. This is really a great honor to have this opportunity, and I believe I can make good performance today. Now I will introduce myself briefly. I am 20 years old，born in Guangdong province, south of China, and I am a senior student at Guangdong **University. My major is English. And I will receive my bachelor degree after my graduation in June. In the past four years, I spent most of my time on study. I passed CET4 and CET6 with a ease and acquired basic theoretical and practical knowledge of Language. Besides, I have attended several Speech competition held in Beijing, which really showed our professional advantages. I have taken a tour to some big factories and companies, through which I got a deep understanding of English for application. Compared to developed countries, unfortunately, although we have made extraordinary progress since 1998, our packaging industry is still underdeveloped, messy and unstable, and the situation of employees in the field is awkward. But I have full confidence in its bright future if only our economy can be kept at the growth pace still. I guess you may be interested in why I choose this job. I would like to tell you that this job is one of my lifelong goals. If I can work here,I will work hard. As to my character, I cannot describe it well, but I know I am optimistic and confident. Sometimes I prefer to stay alone, reading and listening to the music, but I am not lonely, for I like to chat with my classmates about almost everything. My favorite pastime is to play volleyball, to play cards or to surf online. From life at university, I learn how to balance study and entertainment. By the way, I was an actor in our amazing drama club. I have a few glorious memories on stage. 空乘英语面试自我介绍篇三：

My mane is......Im....years old.My weight is...kgs.and height is.....cm.I have stuied English for about ...years.At school my favourite subject is English.I often talk with my classmate in English.In my spare time I like playing bascketball and swimming.My health is very good .I think I can be fit for the job because I like this kind of work and l enjoy learning new things.I am ready to deal with people.I have much patience and care.So I think I can do the job well.At last,I hope you can give me the chance.If you choose me,you never regret for ever.

[空乘英语面试自我介绍

Good morning professors.Thank you for providing me with such a chance to introduce myself and I hope I can make a good performance today. My name is Zang Yinfeng ,a boy who is from Xing Yue Middle School and has dreamed of entering your school.The strong desire for knowledge has promoted my progress in subjects.I am a hard working student. In the past years,I have won several awards in the competions of English and Computer.Owning strong organizational ablities is my another advantage.I once served as monitor,announcer and so on. English is always my favorite subject and I am good at English .English is my favorite subject, because it’s such a widely used language.

In my spare time, I like to read novels. I think reading could enlarge my knowledge. In addition to reading, I also like to play basketball. I have been trained in the school basketball team.I think playing basketball not only builds up my body， but also helps me to learn to work in a team.That’s all.

Thank you.

Good afternoon,everyone.

i am very glad to be here for your interview. I hope i can make a good performance today. Im confident that I can succeed.

Now i will introduce myself briefly. I am 22 years old, born in ChongQing proveince and I am a senior(大四学生) student in XXX(某学校). My major is XXX(专业名称), In the past 3 years, I spend most of my time on study. I have passed CET/3/4 /6.

I am open—minded , quickly thoughs and skillful in searching for information on internet . I can operate computer well . In my spare time, I have broad interests .Such as reading ,surfing the internet ,enjoying music ,writing some articles on my blog and even chatting with foreign friends online if possible .

I ways believe working hard can bring us more opportunities . I am a hard working person especially do the thing which i am interested in. i will try my best to finish it no matter how difficult it is.

ok, that is all,thank you for your attention.

Please allow me to introduce myself fou you. My name is xx, my 20-year-old, was born in Qinghai Province. Very honored to have this opportunity to come here to interview. Now I will briefly introduce themselves. I graduated from the Qinghai first vocational schools My specialty is computer software applications. In the past year I have the basic expertise. I like reading books, watching movies, listening to music, and so on. I think I am an honest and optimistic, can also work under great pressure. This is probably, thank you。

导语：春节是中国最重要的传统节日;你会跟外国朋友怎么介绍呢?下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理的优秀英语作文，欢迎阅读与借鉴，谢谢!

Dear Mike,

How are you? Im really glad that you are interested in traditional Chinese festivals. There are many traditional festivals in China, such as Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Day and so on. Id like to introduce the Spring Festival to you. Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China. It usually lasts for 15 days。

Days before the festival, people clean their houses. They think cleaning sweeps any bad luck. They decorate their houses with paper cuts. On the eve of the festival, family members get together and have big meals. Then they watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV. At midnight, they set off fireworks to welcome the New Year. During the festival, kids get lucky money from old people. People visit their relatives and friends. They wish each a happy year and good luck. How happy we are。

Best wishes!

Yours,

Liu Wei

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亲爱的迈克，

你好吗?我真的很高兴你对中国传统节日感兴趣。中国有许多传统节日，如春节、中秋节等。我想向你介绍春节。春节是中国最重要的传统节日。通常持续15天。

节日前几天，人们打扫房屋。他们认为打扫扫除坏运气。他们用剪纸装饰房屋。在节日前夕，家庭成员聚在一起吃大餐。然后他们在电视上看春节联欢晚会。午夜，他们燃放烟花迎接新年。节日期间，孩子们从老人那里得到压岁钱。人们拜访他们的亲戚和朋友。祝每一年快乐，好运。我们是多么幸福。

最美好的祝福!

你的好朋友，

刘薇

Hello everyone！ My name is * * *, from Jiangsu * *. Very pleased to enter the academic atmosphere of the * * * * college. After all, for every student, public undergraduate is a dream that is worth working through. Today, it is becoming the youth of the post, dream of the stage, the struggle of the blue sky.

For this was rooted in the heart of the dream, we work hard, we fought in the busy high school life, we only know must strive to finish each paper, do well every quality inspection, in each examination room are outstanding. We dont even have time to ask ourselves if its going to be hard work.

Today, I finally arrived at * * * and came to the beautiful campus of the university. Actually, in March of this year, I stepped into this city with a long history for 4 times. However, the legend of the picturesque scenic spots: Dr. Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum, Mochou Lake, the Qinhuai River, Confucius temple, I never want to see. Those famous snacks, I did not want to have a try. I dont want to go shopping in those busy commercial centers in Xinjiekou.

Why? Because I am very clear, I came to * * *, the purpose is to participate in the art of radio and television director of the examination. I remember when I gave myself a chance to choose more, and in the confused eyes of my teachers and classmates, I often played the violin on my back, and took the south train at 4 in the morning.

What kind of day is that? While at the same time to course review, while also practicing the violin concerto butterfly, while reciting the historical geography textbooks, while also have time to read reviews, stories, practice commentary, prepared speech. Even with some basic drawings, I dare not relax. You may know: at Nanjing Arts Institute was next to a park, I took the examination room to see from the south, first, look at the list, and then to go to the provincial exam retest, located south Normal University, I dont know how many times through to a total of 8 times, this park? Or maybe the 10 time? But even today, I dont know what the name of that park is

When the Nanjing Arts Institute professional examination scores down, the provinces fifth results did not bring me joy. I am still in learning, in practice, a tiny bit are not slack. The teacher said, "you have got a good result in the cultural class. Why do you want to do art?" Students say: your violin level already by the China Conservatory of Music grade 8 examination, why practicing until late at night? I dont know how to answer. I just have to try and even try my best. In order to dream, in order to be able to enter the University hall.

Finally, my dream came true. I love art, but I love Chinese language and literature more. Although I gave up art, but art has shed sweat and no waste, because art is able to help us better understand the literature, literature and art combined with each other, a beautiful flower, bear the fruit of happiness.

I sincerely hope that with the help of teachers and students, I can bring my special skills in art field into full play in Chinese language and literature. We can have the opportunity to contribute to our professional development and the development of our school.

Thank you all!

Hi, everybody! Today, I would like to introduce myself!

My name is ChengZiYing, 9 years old this year, I am a lovely little girl. I have a pair of watery eyes, a pair of big ears, a straight nose, a plausible mouth, a tender little face, have a black long hair on his head. Oh, regardless of appearance! Tell me about my hobby, advantage!

I often help my mother do housework at home, I also can play the piano! Ill play the song: "Mr. Red rope", "river bank Mongolia folk song", "dream wedding", "the moon represents my heart". Sometimes, when I was at home all right, will create their songs to play, and the lyrics!

I am very obedient at home, this is me, do you understand me? If you still dont understand, that is quick to make friends with me!

[初中英语作文：自我介绍

My name is _. come from _x. I am 16years old and am a boy .my father is a

teacher and my mother is a dancer. Every day, in their spare time they teach me

dance. I like pop music, when I dont happy, I will listen to the music with my

walkman. Oh~. My favor singers are jay and Elva. I will buy every album of

theirs. Today is my birthday, I would like you make friends with you in the

special day. With your best wishes I think I would have a wrongful day.

I had a puppy, with a black hair, as if she had wiped the oil. Small and exquisite faces with a pair of emerald-like eyes, triangular ears usually low, and sometimes also turn it! Tail long, always upturned into a circle. This is my dog.

Some people say that my dog is a silly dog, in fact, a stranger, it is barking a non-stop, like a warning to the owner.

The most lovely to eat it. It lips the soup with his tongue to the mouth to send; eat hard things, it first with the forepaw hold, and then eating teeth, and sometimes eating down, anxious barking. I took a piece of pig bone to feed it, it was resting, saw, and then came to me to run, bones, quickly ran to the corner, with relish Eat up.

My dog is really cute.

Im Hua Zhengxian. Im ten years old. Im in Class 5,Grade 4. My hair is short. My eyes are small. I get up at six oclock. I have breakfast at six fifteen. I go to school at seven oclock. I have lunch at twelve oclock. I go home at eight oclock. I watch TV at eight ten. I go to bed at nine oclock. I like playing computer games and going fishing. On Sunday morning, I usually do my homework. In the afternoon, I play games with my friends.

Hello,every one!（大家好）My name is **** . （我叫****）

Im a 15 years old girl. （我是一个15岁的女孩）（具体情况自己改）

I live in the beautiful city of Rizhao.（我住在美丽的Rizhao城）（你可以把Rizhao改成自己家乡的城市的名称的拼音）

Im an active ,lovely and clever girl.(我是一个活跃的可爱的聪明的女孩）

In the school , my favourite subject is maths . （在学校，我最喜欢数学）

Perhaps someone thinks its difficult to study well .（也许有些人认为这很难学）

But I like it.（但我喜欢他）

I belive that if you try your best, everything can be done well.（我相信每件事付出努力就会有害结果）

I also like sports very much.（我也很喜欢运动）

Such as,running,volleyball and so on. （像跑步、排球等等）

If you need help ,please come to me .（如果你需要帮助，就来找我）

I hope we can be good friends!（我希望我们能成为好朋友）

Good afternoon.Im very glad to be here.My name is ...,and my English name is Linda.Im twelve years old.Im living in a very beautiful city.There are four members in my family:my mother,my father,my sisiter and I.My sister is very lovly.Im very lucky to have a such happy family.My school is also very beautifu.There are lots of flowers and trees there.And air is clear.I get along well with my teachers and classmates at school.And English is my favourite subject.

My hometown is a really beautiful place and I love it so much.

Welcome to my hometown,Nanyang.

Thank you for listening.

My name is ________. I am graduatefrom ________ seniorhigh school and major in ________. There are ________ people in my family. My father works in a computer company. And my mother is a housewife. I am the youngest one in my family.

In my spare time, I like to read novels. I think reading could enlargemy knowledge. As for novels, I could imagine whatever I like such as a well-known scientist or a kung-fu master. In addition to reading, I also like to play PC games. A lot of grownups think playing PC games hinders the students from learning. But I think PC games could motivate me to learn something such as English or Japanese.My favorite course is English because I think it is interesting to say one thing via different sounds. I wish my English could be improved in the next four years and be able to speak fluent English in the future.

Hello my name isXXX.I am XX years old.I graduatedfrom XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. Ill try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.

Hello my name isXXX.I am XX years old.I graduatedfrom XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. Ill try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.

Good morning everyone, my name is XXX.I am XX years old.I graduated from XXX.I have a dream since I was a child.I dream that one day I can fly in the blue sky like the bird. Now I have the chance to make it come true. If i can take this job. Ill try my best to do everything well.Because I love this job.Thank you .

[面试空姐的英语自我介绍

I was graduated from xx xx college graduates, I have a bright and cheerful disposition, treat people sincerely, treat serious and responsible work, good at communication, coordination has the strong organization ability and team spirit; Lively and cheerful, optimistic and aspirant, has the compassion and good at teaching parallel; Self-motivated, diligently study can improve their ability and comprehensive quality. In future work, I will be with abundant energy, studies assiduously the spirit to work hard, steadily improve their ability to work, and the company synchronous development.

Strong self-learning ability, self-study at school a lot of computer knowledge, can skilled assembling computer, know the computer maintenance, familiar with Windows, office software, familiar with the interne resources. Auto cad ps/" target = "_blank" software such as photoshop; Will be written in c language program in general.

Solid professional knowledge, have positive work attitude, ability to work independently, and vastly team spirit, has the good cultural quality at the same time; Endowed with initiative, good people management and communication and coordination ability.

I am strong adaptability, a strong sense of responsibility, hard-working unremittingly, and have good team spirit. After engaged in service industry, the assistant job, accumulated the rich service industry and management experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to skillfully operate word office software and equipment, in order to fit for the demand of the modern office, please give me a chance, I will also you to dazzling brilliance.

Treat serious and responsible work, good at communication, coordination has the strong organization ability and team spirit; Lively and cheerful, optimistic and aspirant, has the compassion and good at teaching parallel; Self-motivated, diligently study can improve their ability and comprehensive quality. In future work, I will be with abundant energy, studies assiduously the spirit to work hard, steadily improve their ability to work. In the four years of work, in order to prudent working style, positive work attitude seriously, carefully to complete the job. I work steadfast, hard work, if lucky enough to be hired I will try my best to create benefits for your organization, to reflect their own ability and value.

本人是毕业于xx学院xx专业毕业生，本人性格开朗，待人真诚，对待工作认真负责，善于沟通、协调有较强的组织能力与团队精神;活泼开朗、乐观上进、有爱心并善于施教并行;上进心强、勤于学习能不断提高自身的能力与综合素质。在未来的工作中，我将以充沛的精力，刻苦钻研的精神来努力工作，稳定地提高自己的工作能力，与公司同步发展。

自学能力很强,在校自学了很多计算机知识,能熟练组装计算机，懂得计算机的维护，熟练操作windows、office办公软件，熟悉interne资源。会auto cad ps/ target=_blankphotoshop等软件;会用c语言编写一般程序。

专业知识扎实，有积极的工作态度，能够独立工作，又极赋团队精神，同时具有良好的文化素质;赋有进取心，有良好的人员管理和沟通协调能力。

我本人适应性强，责任心强，勤勉不懈，并具有良好的团队精神。在从事多年服务行业、助理工作后，积累了丰富的服务行业和管理方面的经验以及优秀的口头、书面表达能力。能够熟练操作word办公软件及设备，以胜任现代化办公的需求请给我一次机会，我必将还您以夺目的光彩。

对待工作认真负责，善于沟通、协调有较强的组织能力与团队精神;活泼开朗、乐观上进、有爱心并善于施教并行;上进心强、勤于学习能不断提高自身的能力与综合素质。在未来的工作中，我将以充沛的精力，刻苦钻研的精神来努力工作，稳定地提高自己的工作能力。 在4年的工作中，以谨慎的工作作风，认真积极的工作态度，细心完成本职工作。本人工作踏实，刻苦耐劳，如有幸被录用我将会竭尽全力为贵单位创造效益，以尽情体现自身能力和价值。

[大学关于自我介绍的英语作文

Hello ！welcome to the special Chinese new years edition of discovering China. Im Alina Li and Im Ben Hedges, and today well be taking you through some of the most important traditions of Chinese new year and historical background. We will look at some of the legends behind Chinese new year and how to celebrate it. Here in the US and Chinese across the world.

The Chinese have specific way to celebrate their new year. If you walk down the street in Chinatown during Chinese New Year, you see a variety of ancient traditions such as red banners, firecrackers and lion dance performances, streets are filled with lively celebration.

However, legend has said that the new year has not always been a time of festivity. An Asian Chinese story told a chilly start to this festive holiday, it begins with an ancient Chinese beast called Nian.

Every New Year Nian would rise from swelling in the sea to ravage Chinese village in livestock and hurting people. The villages soon found out from a wise gray-haired old man that the only way to scare the beast away was to set off firecrackers and light lamps and to hang red banners on each door. As the story goes, this was the beginning of a tradition that would last thousands of years.

So this story leads to the creation of many of other traditions for celebrating Chinese New Year. lets take a look at some of these traditions.

1.自我介绍(self-introduce)

Good morning. I am glad to be here for this interview. First, please let me introduce myself. My name is ***, 24. I come from ******, the capital of *******Province. I graduated from the ******* department of *****University in July, 2001. In the past two years I have been preparing for the postgraduate examination while I have been teaching *****in NO. ****middle School and I was a head-teacher of a class in junior grade two. Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to be interview by you.

I am open-minded, quick in thought and very fond of history. In my spare time, I have broad interests like many other youngers, such as reading books, especially those about *******. Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line. In addition, during my college years, I was once a Net-bar technician. So, I have a comparative good command of network application. I am able to operate the computer well. I am skillful in searching for information in Internet. I am a football fan for years. Italian team is my favorite. Anyway, I feel great pity for our country’s team.

I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning. Of course, if I am given a chance to study ****** in this famous University, I will spare no effort to master a good command of advance ******.

2. 考研原因 (reasons for my choice)

There are several reasons.

I have been deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere when I came here last summer. In my opinion, as one of the most famous ******in our country, it provide people with enough room to get further enrichment. This is the first reason.

The second one is that I am long for doing research in ******throughout my life. Its a pleasure to be with my favorite ****** for lifetime. I suppose this is the most important factor in my decision.

Thirdly, I learnt a lot from my *****job during the past two years. However, I think further study is still urgent for me to realize self-value. Life is precious. It is necessary to seize any chance for self-development, especially in this competitive modern world.

In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years study here.

3. 研究生期间你的计划 (plans in the postgraduate study)

First, I hope I can form systematic view of *****. As for ******, my express wish is to get a complete comprehension of the formation and development as well as **************. If possible, I will go on with my study for doctorate degree.

In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years study here.

4. 介绍你的家乡(about hometown)

I am from *****, a famous city with a long history over 2,200 years. It is called “Rong Cheng ” because there were lots of banians even 900 years ago. The city lies in the eastern part of the province. It is the center of politics, economy and culture. Many celebrities were born here, for instance, Yanfu, Xie Bingxin, Lin Zexu and so on . . You know, there is a saying that "The greatness of a man lends a glory to a place". I think the city really deserves it. The top three art ware are Shoushan Stone, cattle-horn combs and bodiless lacquer ware. In addition, it is famous for the hot springs. They’re known for high-quality. Visitors at home and abroad feel it comfortable bathing here. There is my beloved hometown.

5. 你的家庭(about family)

There are four members in my family; my parents, my cute cat of 9 years old and me. My father is a technician in the Fujian TV station. He often goes out on business. So most of the housework is done by my industrious mom. Climbing at weekends is our common interest. The fresh air and natural beauty can help us get rid of tiredness. They can strengthen our relation, too. During my preparing for coming here, my parents’ love and support have always been my power. and I hope in future I will be able to repay them.

6. 你的大学(about university)

**********University is the oldest one in the province. It was founded in ******* and covers an area of over ******* mu. The building area is ************square meters. It develops into a comprehensive university with efforts of generations, especially after the reform and opening up. It takes the lead among the *********universities with nice teaching and scientific research ability. The library has a storage of ******* books. various research institutes are set up including 52 research centers. There are teaching research experimental bases. For example, the computer center, analyzing-test center, modern education technical center and so on.

“Dust” is homophonic with “chen”(尘)in Chinese, which means old and past. In this way, “sweeping the dust” before the Spring Festival means a thorough cleaning of houses to sweep away bad luck in the past year. This custom shows a good wish of putting away old things to welcome a new life. In a word, just before the Spring Festival comes, every household will give a thorough cleaning to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new.

“Dust”与“尘”是谐音(尘在汉语中的意思是旧的和过去的)。这样，“在春节前扫尘”是指彻底清洁房屋扫除过去一年的厄运。此习俗表达了收拾旧事物，欢迎新生活的美好愿望。总之，就在春节到来之前，为了告别旧年迎接新年，家家户户都会彻底打扫一下房屋。

Last qingming Festival,i return home to worship my grandfather.qingming Festival is a folk Festival.In the past,In the past, the qingming Festival was called "Arbor Day". But Today, Chinese visit their family graves to tend to any underbrush that has grown. Weeds are pulled, and dirt swept away, and the family will set out offerings of food and spirit money. Unlike the sacrifices at a familys home altar, the offerings at the tomb usually consist of dry, bland food. One theory is that since any number of ghosts rome around a grave area, the less appealing food will be consumed by the ancestors, and not be plundered by strangers.

With the passing of time, this celebration of life became a day to the honor past ancestors. Following folk religion, the Chinese believed that the spirits of deceased ancestors looked after the family. Sacrifices of food and spirit money could keep them happy, and the family would prosper through good harvests and more children.