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In China, Teachers' Day was first celebrated on September 10,1985. Now people celebrate it on September 10 every year. On this special day, students usually give their teachers thank-you cards, flowers, fruits and other small gifts to show their respect(尊重)and appreciation(感激).
In the United States, Teachers' Day is known as "National Teacher Day". It's on Tuesday during the first full week of May. The day is celebrated by students to show their appreciation for their teachers with flowers, thank-you cards and other gifts.
In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honor of(纪念)the second president of India. September 5 is his birthday. Traditional songs are sung, poems are recited(背诵)and dramas are performed by both junior and senior students.
In Russia, Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day has been celebrated on the 5th of October, the sane day as World Teachers' Day. Students usually show their respect and appreciation with games, competitions, dramas, dance or little presents. Besides the activities, some schools reward(奖励)their teachers for their efforts.
Teachers' Day is celebrated in Vietnam(越南)on November 20th. It was first celebrated in 1958. Since 1982, the day has been named "Vietnamese Educators' Day". Students hold the Teachers' Day parties at their schools to celebrate it.