主题思想：

　　该作文题目是为什么当今西方节日在中国如此盛行?请说明理由。面对这种题目，首先我们需要阐述现象，然后再说明理由，最后再提出自己的想法。这样一来，让人一看就知道笔者思路清晰。

　　要点提示：

　　1、读懂题目，把握题意。

　　2、第一段，写明主题，阐述主题的现象。该文主题是西方节日的盛行，我们则需将在中国出现的这种现象简单阐述一下就行。

　　3、第二段，分点论述，说明原因。第一段阐述了现象，第二段我们则需要阐述出现这种现象的原因。

　　4、第三段，总结全文，说出自己的观点。

　　参考例文：Western festivals and China’s traditional ones

　　With rapid spreading of western cultures, there is a growing number of Chinese people prefer western holidays to traditional ones. When Christmas or Valentine Day comes, youngsters flood into bars, restaurants, or department stores to celebrate these festivals, while they know little about Chinese traditional festivals.

　　The reason behind such kind social phenomenon is obvious: in a society dominated by mass media and consumerism, festivals and holidays from abroad are labeled as fashionable, new and unique, while traditional ones are something out of date and old. Young people all over the world have regarded western life style especially the life depicted in Hollywood films as their ultimate goal of life. As a consequence it is no wonder that Chinese young people have much more passion on Christmas than China’s Spring Festival.

　　We should think about the influence of such a social phenomenon carefully. As far as I am concerned, it is obvious that the wide spread and recognition of western holidays is definitely doing harm to our traditional value. If we don’t take some measures right now, some day in future, Chinese cultural heritage may be alien to our offspring. It is high time for the government and all people to take some action to protect our traditional culture.