今天就是平安夜
明天就是圣诞节啦！
好开心呀！
准备好了吗？
圣诞袜可以挂起来了，
据说圣诞老人已经在送礼物的路上
嘻嘻~别急！
先来考考你们，
你知道圣诞老人的原名吗？
不知道？没关系？
咱往下瞧着~
圣诞节由来以及传统文化
圣诞节的由来
In Christianity, Christmas is the festival celebrating the Nativity of Jesus, the Christian belief that the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament's Messianic prophecies was born to the Virgin Mary.
在基督教的传统中，圣诞节是为庆祝基督耶稣降生的节日。基督教徒相信，弥赛亚告知圣母玛利亚孕育了上帝的儿子耶稣。
传统的圣诞习俗
Even in countries where there is a strong Christian tradition, Christmas celebrations can vary markedly from country to country. For many Christians, a religious service plays an important part in there cognition of the season. Secular processions, featuring Santa Claus and other seasonal figures are often held. Family reunions and the exchange of gifts are a widespread feature of the season.
圣诞习俗国与国之间非常不同。对基督教徒来说，在圣诞节举行相应的宗教仪式必不可少。世俗的传统，通常包含圣诞老人和其他节日特征。家庭会在这一天团聚、互换礼物。
各国的圣诞大餐
A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the celebration for many, but what is actually served can vary greatly from country to country. In England, and countries influenced by its traditions, a standard Christmas meal would include turkey, potatoes, vegetables, sausages and gravy, followed by Christmas pudding or mince pies. In Poland and other parts of eastern Europe and Scandinavia, fish is often provided as the traditional main course, but richer meat such as lambis increasingly served. Ham is the main meal in the Philippines, while in Germany, France and Austria, goose and pork are favored. Beef, ham and chicken in various recipes are popular throughout the world.
对许多人来说，一顿特别的圣诞家庭大餐是庆祝活动的重要部分，但实际上各国的圣诞大餐各不相同。在英国和受其传统影响的国家，标准的圣诞大餐通常包括火鸡、土豆、蔬菜、香肠和肉汁，然后以圣诞布丁或碎肉派结尾。在波兰、东欧其他国家和斯堪的纳维亚半岛，鱼是圣诞餐的主菜，不过近年来类似羊肉的红肉也越来越盛行；火腿是菲律宾的主菜；而在德国、法国和澳洲，鹅和猪肉是最受欢迎的；另外，牛肉、火腿和鸡肉在全球的圣诞菜单上都很受欢迎。
圣诞传统装饰
Since the 19th century, the poinsettia, a native plant from Mexico, has been associated with Christmas. Other popular holiday plants include holly, mistletoe, red amaryllis, and Christmas cactus. Along with a Christmas tree, the interior of a home may be decorated with these plants, along with garlands and evergreen foliage. In Australia, North and South America, and Europe, it is traditional to decorate the outside of houses with lights and sometimes with illuminated sleighs, snowmen, and other Christmas figures. The traditional colors of Christmas are pine green(evergreen), snow white, and heart red.
自19世纪开始，一品红，一种原产于墨西哥的本土植物，一直与圣诞节联系在一起。其他流行的圣诞装饰植物还包括冬青树、槲寄生、红色宫人草和蟹爪兰。它们和圣诞树、花环、绿叶一起用以装饰房间。在澳洲、南北美和欧洲，还有用彩灯、发光的雪橇、雪人和其他圣诞人物装饰屋子外部的传统。圣诞节最传统的装饰颜色是松绿、雪白和大红。
圣诞老人的原名
The most famous and pervasive of these figures in modern celebration worldwide is Santa Claus, a mythical gift bringer, dressed in red, whose origins have disputed sources. Santa Claus is a corruption of the Dutch Sinterklaas, which means simply Saint Nicholas. Nicholas was Bishop of Myra (in modern day Turkey) in the fourth century. Among other saintly attributes, he was noted for the care of Children, generosity, and the giving of gifts.
全球最知名的圣诞人物恐怕就是圣诞老人了，他老人家带礼物、穿红衫，广受小盆友欢迎。他的英文名SantaClaus是德语Sinterklaas的误传，而Sinterklaas的直译就是“圣塔尼古拉斯”了。尼古拉斯先生是14世纪玛拉国(今土耳其)的主教，他非常关心孩子，慷慨大方、乐施礼物。后成为圣诞老人的原型。
修行完成大半，
咱可不能半途而废！
接着往下瞧，
认识一下圣诞相关英语词汇吧！
圣诞节相关英语词汇
01
Santa Claus 圣诞老人
例句：
A Santa Claus gives gifts to nice kids.
圣诞老人送礼物给乖小孩。
02
Reindeer驯鹿
例句：
Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
圣诞老人乘坐驯鹿拉的雪橇出行。
03
Sleigh 雪橇
例句：
Santa flies the sleigh with all the chidren's gifts.
圣诞老人的雪橇里放着所有小朋友的礼物。
04
EIf 精灵
例句：
All of the gifts are made and wrapped by Santa's little helpers. They are called of elves.
所有的礼物都是圣诞老人的好朋友帮忙制作和包装的，他们是小精灵。
05
Christmas Tree 圣诞树
例句：
Santa leaves the gifts under the christmas tree.
圣诞老人把礼物放在圣诞树下。
06
Christmas Lights圣诞彩灯
例句：
Christmas lights help Santa find your house.
圣诞彩灯会帮助圣诞老人找到你的家。
07
Stockings 长筒袜
例句：
Santa leaves tiny candy or gifts in stockings.
圣诞老人把小糖果或礼物放进长筒袜里。
08
Candy Cane 拐杖糖
例句：
The traditional candy cane is red and white with plenty of holiday cheer added to the mix.
传统的拐杖糖是红白相间的，增加了节日的欢乐气氛。
明天就是圣诞节啦！
你的圣诞怎么过？
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我们已经准备好了~
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