1、国庆节的节日意义

（1）国家象征

国庆纪念日是近代民族国家的一种特征，是伴随着近代民族国家的出现而出现的，并且变得尤为重要。它成为一个独立国家的标志，反映这个国家的国体和政体。

National symbol

National Day Anniversary is a characteristic of modern nation-states. It appeared with the emergence of modern nation-states, and became particularly important. It became the symbol of an independent country, reflecting the state and government of this country.

（2）功能体现

国庆这种特殊纪念方式一旦成为新的、全民性的节日形式，便承载了反映这个国家、民族的凝聚力的功能。同时国庆日上的大规模庆典活动，也是政府动员与号召力的具体体现。

Functional manifestation

once the special commemoration method of National Day becomes a new and universal holiday form, it will bear the function of reflecting the cohesion of this country and nation. At the same time, the large-scale celebrations on National Day are also a concrete manifestation of the governments mobilization and appeal.

（3）基本特征

显示力量、增强国民信心，体现凝聚力，发挥号召力，即为国庆庆典的三个基本特征。

Basic features

Showing strength, enhancing national confidence, embodying cohesion, and exerting appeal are the three basic characteristics of National Day celebrations.

2、国庆节风俗习惯 国庆日，各国都要举行不同形式的庆祝活动，以加强本国人民的爱国意识，增强国家的凝聚力。各国之间也都要相互表示祝贺。每逢五年或逢十年的国庆日，有的还要扩大庆祝规模。为庆祝国庆日，各国政府通常要举行一次国庆招待会，由国家元首、政府首脑或外交部长出面主持，邀请驻在当地的各国使节和其他重要外宾参加。但也有的国家不举行招待会，如美国、英国均不举行招待会。

National Day customs

On National Day, all countries must hold different forms of celebration activities to strengthen the patriotism of their people and enhance the cohesion of the country. Countries must also congratulate each other. Every five or ten years on National Day, some have to expand the scale of celebration. To celebrate the National Day, governments of various countries usually hold a National Day reception, hosted by the head of state, government or foreign minister, and invite envoys and other important foreign guests based in the country to attend. However, some countries do not hold receptions, such as the United States and the United Kingdom.