<p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">Merry Christmas，今年圣诞你怎么过呀？</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">圣诞节的由来 </b></p><p class="ql-block">The name Christmas is short for'Christ's Mass'. A Mass is a kind of Church service.Christmas is a religious festival. It is the day we celebrate as the birthday of Jesus.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">"圣诞节"</b>这个名称是<b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">"基督弥撒"</b>的缩写。弥撒是教会的一种礼拜仪式。圣诞节是一个宗教节日我们把它当作耶稣的诞辰来庆祝，因而又名耶诞节。</p> <p class="ql-block">There are special <b>Christmas services</b> in <b>Christian churches </b>all over the world.But many of the <b>festivities of Christmas do not have anything to do with religion. </b>Exchanging gifts and sending Christmas cards are the modern ways of celebrating the Christmas in the world.</p><p class="ql-block">这一天，世界所有的<b>基督教会</b>都举行特别的<b>礼拜仪式</b>。但是有很多<b>圣诞节的欢庆活动和宗教并无半点关联。</b>交换礼物，寄圣诞卡，这都使圣诞节成为一个普天同庆的日子。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">The birth of Jesus had a story:</b> </p><p class="ql-block">In <b>Nazareth, a city of Galilee. </b>The virgin's name was <b>Mary</b> was betrothed to Joseph. Before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was minded to put her away secretly. While he thought about these things, Gabriel, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and told him did not be afraid to take Mary as wife. And Mary will bring forth a Son, and he shall call his name, <b>Jesus</b>, for <b>he will save his people from their sins.</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">耶稣的出生是有一段故事的</b></p><p class="ql-block">耶稣是因着圣灵成孕，由童女<b>马利亚所</b>生的。神更派遣使者加伯列在梦中晓谕约瑟，叫他不要因为马利亚未婚怀孕而不要她，反而要与她成亲，把那孩子起名为<b>"耶稣"</b>,意思是要他把<b>百姓从罪恶中救出来。</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b>Before Jesus births, Joseph and Mary came to Quintus was governing Syria.</b> So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.Joseph also went up out of Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and of the lineage of David,to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger,because there was no room for them in the inn.</p><p class="ql-block">当马利亚快要临盆的时候，<b>罗马政府下了命令，全部人民到伯利恒务必申报户籍。</b>约瑟和马利亚只好遵命。他们到达伯利恒时，天色已昏，无奈两人未能找到旅馆渡宿，只有一个马棚可以暂住。就在这时，耶苏 要出生了！於是马利亚唯有在马槽上，生下耶稣。</p> <p class="ql-block">And that, <b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">Christmas</b> is the feast of the nativity of Jesus, is on 25th, December every year. But nobody know the actual birthday of Jesus. And the Christmas has become popular when Christmas cards appeared in 1846 and the concept of a jolly <b>Santa Claus was first made popular in nineteenth Century.</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">圣诞节</b>便始于十二月二十五日纪念耶苏的诞生，但真实的诞生日就没有人知道了。十九世纪，圣诞卡的流行、<b>圣诞老人的出现，圣诞节也开始流行起来了。</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">The Christmas day is the Christianity world greatest holiday. </b></p><p class="ql-block">why can decide as December 25 Christmas day? Because December 25 is Jesus's birthday. the westerner take red,green, white color as the Christmas color.What is red is the Christmas flower and the Christmas candle. What green is the Christmas tree. What red andwhite intersectionis Santa Claus, he is the character who the Christmas day moves most receives welcome. In the West, acts Santa Claus is also one kind of custom. the Christmas song mainly has three, one is "Christmas Eve"; One is "Listens, Angel Newspaper Good news"; Third is "Bell Makes a sound Dingdong". the foreign country's Christmas day is equal to China's Spring Festival is equally important.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">在圣诞节是基督教世界最大的节日。</b></p><p class="ql-block">为什么定为12月25日圣诞节？由于12月25日是耶稣的生日。西方人以圣诞色红，绿，白三色。什么是粉红色的有圣诞花和圣诞蜡烛。什么绿色的是圣诞树。什么是红色和白色相交圣诞老人，他是字符谁是圣诞节活动中最受欢迎的人物。在西方，扮演圣诞老人也是一种习俗。圣诞歌曲主要有三个，一个是"平安夜"，一个是"听，天使报喜讯"，三是"贝尔发出声音叮咚"。外国的圣诞节相当于中国的春节也同样重要。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">Christmas customs</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">1、Preparation of the Christmas cake</b></p><p class="ql-block">This was an <b>English tradition</b> which started centuries ago. On Christmas eve, plum porridge was served to the people. As years passed, various other things like dry fruits, honey and spices were used. Soon this porridge got replaced with the Christmas cake. <b>Christmas cakes are made using eggs, butter, confections, fruits, etc. </b>Today a Christmas cake is an integral part of a Christmas menu.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8); font-size:18px;">圣诞节习俗</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8); font-size:18px;">1、烘烤圣诞蛋糕</b></p><p class="ql-block">这项<b>英式传统</b>早在几个世纪以前就流传开了，以前人们在平安夜喝梅花粥。随着时间慢慢推移，人们还会享用果脯、蜂蜜及香料食物等，随后圣诞蛋糕便代替梅花粥出现了。<b>圣诞蛋糕由鸡蛋、黄油、甜点、水果等烘制而成。</b>现如今，圣诞蛋糕已成为圣诞菜谱不可或缺的一部分。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">2、Decorating the Christmas Tree</b></p><p class="ql-block">This refers to the tradition of decorating a pine tree using lights, tinsels, garlands, ornaments, candy canes, etc. Today, a Christmas tree is an indispensable part of Christmas celebration.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8); font-size:18px;">2、装扮圣诞树</b></p><p class="ql-block">这个传统指的是用彩灯、金箔、花环、饰品、糖果条等装扮松树。现如今，圣诞树也是欢庆节日不可或缺的一部分。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">3、Lighting up the Christmas candle</b></p><p class="ql-block">This refers to the tradition of <b>placing a lighted candle outside houses during the Christmas season. </b>A candle signifies hope as it brings light even to the darkest room. In the earlier times, when Christians were persecuted, they were not allowed to practice prayers. Hence, a single candle used to be placed outside the house as a sign that Christian prayers were being conducted inside.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8); font-size:18px;">3、点燃圣诞蜡烛</b></p><p class="ql-block">这个传统指的是人们会在<b>圣诞期间在屋子外面放一支点燃的蜡烛。</b>即便在最黑暗的屋子，蜡烛也能带来光明，寓意希望。早些年代，也就是基督徒深受迫害的时候，他们被禁止布道祷告。因此，基督徒们在屋外放一支蜡烛，暗示他们仍在心里默默祷告。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">4、Distributing Christmas candies</b></p><p class="ql-block">This is one of the most wonderful traditions of all. Christmas candies are distributed to neighbors during the Yuletide season. On the day of Christmas, all misunderstandings and grudges are forgotten and the community comes together to celebrate the birth of Christ.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8); font-size:18px;">4、分发圣诞糖果</b></p><p class="ql-block">这是所有传统中最有趣的一个。</p><p class="ql-block">圣诞季人们向邻居们分发圣诞糖果;圣诞节那天，所有误会与仇恨统统化解，邻里之间团结一致共同庆祝耶稣的诞生。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">5、Christmas feast </b></p><p class="ql-block">A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the celebration for many countries, 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 of ten provides 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.</p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:18px; color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">圣诞大餐</b></p><p class="ql-block">和习俗一样，各国的<b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">圣诞大餐</b>也有差别。在英国和英语文化圈，标准的<b>圣诞大餐通常包括火鸡、土豆、蔬菜、香肠和肉汁，以圣诞布丁或碎肉派结尾；</b>在波兰等东欧国家，包括斯堪的纳维亚半岛，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；在德国、法国和澳洲,鹅和猪肉是人们喜爱的菜肴；另外的,牛肉、火腿和鸡肉的菜肴在全球的圣诞菜单上都很流行。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8);">Christmas greetings</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(237, 35, 8); font-size:18px;">圣诞祝福语</b></p><p class="ql-block">1. Wishing you a song in your heart at Christmas and, bless sings all year long.</p><p class="ql-block">圣诞之际，祝你心中有首快乐的歌，新年快乐！</p><p class="ql-block">2. Wishing you peace, joy and happiness through Christmas and the coming year.</p><p class="ql-block">在圣诞和新年来临之际，祝福你平安、快乐、幸福！</p><p class="ql-block">3. Warm greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!</p><p class="ql-block">致以热烈的祝贺和良好的祝福，圣诞快乐，新年快乐。</p><p class="ql-block">4. Thinking of you and wishing you a beautiful Christmas season.</p><p class="ql-block">美丽的圣诞节之际，谨致我的思念与祝福。</p><p class="ql-block">5.It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead.</p><p class="ql-block">圣诞节转眼又到，又该迎接新的一年了。我们向你及你的亲人们致以最美好的圣诞祝福，愿你在新的一年里事业兴旺，幸福美满！</p> <p class="ql-block">6. May Christmas and the New Year be filled with happiness for you.</p><p class="ql-block">愿你圣诞和新年幸福无尽。</p><p class="ql-block">7. A Christmas greeting and good wishes to you who is thought about all the year through. Have a beautiful Christmas and a happy New Year.</p><p class="ql-block">始终思念你，捎来圣诞佳节最美好的祝福，祝圣诞吉祥，新年如意。</p><p class="ql-block">8. With all good wishes for a brilliant and happy Christmas season. Hope things are going all right with you.</p><p class="ql-block">在这辉煌快乐的圣诞佳节，献上一切美好的祝福！祝一切顺心如意！</p><p class="ql-block">9. Here is wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a New Year bright with joy and success.</p><p class="ql-block">祝圣诞快乐，新年充满幸福和成功。</p><p class="ql-block">10. A Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.</p><p class="ql-block">圣诞快乐，新年好！</p> <p class="ql-block">11. Christmas comes but once a year. But when it comes it brings good cheer.</p><p class="ql-block">圣诞节一年只有一次，但每次来临都带来喜悦。</p><p class="ql-block">12. A cheery Christmas and the New Year hold lots of happiness for you!</p><p class="ql-block">给你特别的祝福，愿圣诞和新年带给你无边的幸福、如意。</p><p class="ql-block">13. May you have the best Christmas ever.</p><p class="ql-block">愿你度过最美好的圣诞节！</p><p class="ql-block">14. Much joy to you in the up coming year.</p><p class="ql-block">May the warmest wishes, happy thoughts and friendly greetings come at Christmas and stay with you all the year through.</p><p class="ql-block">让温馨的祝愿、幸福的思念和友好的祝福，在圣诞佳节来到你身边，伴你左右。</p><p class="ql-block">15. At Christmas and always, may peace and love fill your heart, beauty fill your world, and contentment and joy fill your days.</p><p class="ql-block">圣诞的祝福，平日的希冀，愿你心境祥和、充满爱意，愿你的世界全是美满，愿你一切称心如意，快乐无比。</p> <p class="ql-block">16. May the joy of Christmas be with you throughout the year.</p><p class="ql-block">愿圣诞的快乐一年四季常在。</p><p class="ql-block">17. Wishing you a sparkling Christmas and bright happy New Year! May the season bring much pleasure to you.</p><p class="ql-block">愿你的圣诞光彩夺目，愿你的新年灿烂辉煌！佳节快乐！</p><p class="ql-block">18. Wishing you all the blessings of a beautiful Christmas season.</p><p class="ql-block">愿你拥有圣诞节所有美好的祝福。</p><p class="ql-block">19. Wishing you all the happiness of the holiday season.</p><p class="ql-block">祝节日幸福如意。</p><p class="ql-block">20. Hope all your Christmas dreams come true!</p><p class="ql-block">愿你所有的圣诞梦想都成真！</p>