【正文】 國(guó)家走到一起，共同紀(jì)念和平。and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind。當(dāng)人們看到它們，從花朵中穿行之時(shí)，唯一可能的反應(yīng)就是沉默。No one who fought in that war is still alive, but we remember their sacrifice and indeed the sacrifice of all those in the armed forces who serve and protect us today。In 1914, many people thought the war would be over by Christmas, but sadly by then the trenches were dug and the future shape of the war in Europe was set。但不幸的是，縱橫交錯(cuò)的戰(zhàn)壕被挖掘出來，殘酷的現(xiàn)代歐洲戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)的雛形形成了。But, as we know, something remarkable did happen that Christmas, exactly a hundred years ago today。s were taken and gifts was a Christmas truce。德國(guó)和英國(guó)士兵走出戰(zhàn)壕，在兩軍之間的交戰(zhàn)地帶相聚。這就是1914年的圣誕休戰(zhàn)。休戰(zhàn)并不是一個(gè)新概念。Sport has a wonderful way of bringing together people and nations, as we saw this year in Glasgow when over 70 countries took part in the Commonwealth Games。It is no accident that they are known as the Friendly well as promoting dialogue between nations, the Commonwealth Games pioneered the inclusion of parasports within each day39。毫不意外的，它被稱之為友誼的運(yùn)動(dòng)會(huì)。As with the Invictus Games that followed, the courage, determination and talent of the athletes captured our imagination as well as breaking down divisions。The benefits of reconciliation were clear to see when I visited Belfast in my tour of the set of Game Of Thrones may have gained most attention, my visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol will remain vividly in my mind。我去《權(quán)力的游戲》劇組的探班，受到了很多關(guān)注，對(duì)克拉姆林道監(jiān)獄的訪問仍然歷歷在目。a reminder of what is possible when people reach out to one another, rather like the couple in the sculpture。Of course, reconciliation takes different Scotland after the referendum many felt great disappointment, while others felt great relief。當(dāng)然，和解也有著不同的形式。Bringing reconciliation to war or emergency zones is an even harder task, and I have been deeply touched this year by the selflessness of aid workers and medical volunteers who have gone abroad to help victims of conflict or of diseases like Ebola, often at great personal risk。今年我被一群人所深深打動(dòng)，他們就是那些無私的醫(yī)療志愿者們。For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life。A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and 39?；酱碇徒馀c寬恕，他的雙手傳播關(guān)愛，寬容接納，治愈眾生。Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance in the face of war and , as the Christmas truce a century ago reminds us, peace and goodwill have lasting power in the hearts of men and women。On that chilly Christmas Eve in 1914 many of the German forces sang Silent Night, its haunting melody inching across the line。That carol is still muchloved today, a legacy of the Christmas truce, and a reminder to us all that even in the unlikeliest of places hope can still be found。它是圣誕休戰(zhàn)的遺產(chǎn)，提醒我們，即使在最不可能的地方，仍然有著希望。祝所有人圣誕快樂。The popularity of a tree at Christmas is due in part to my greatgreat grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince this touching picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon ——維多利亞女王和阿爾伯特親王。In 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newlymarried naval have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of Commonwealth leaders。s Young Leaders, an inspirational group, each of them a symbol of hope in their own Commonwealth ，初為軍嫂的我在馬耳他度過圣誕節(jié)。今年我會(huì)晤了另一批領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人，“女王青年領(lǐng)袖”是一個(gè)鼓舞人心的團(tuán)體，每個(gè)人都是各自英聯(lián)邦社區(qū)的希望。我盼望著2016年忙忙碌碌，盡管有人說，我可能不止一次甚至兩次聽到生日歌。s also a time to remember all that we have to be thankful ，于是我們想到了那些遠(yuǎn)離和已經(jīng)離開我們的人。It is true that the world has had to confront moments of darkness this year, but the Gospel of John contains a verse of great hope, often read at Christmas carol services: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overe it”.今年，世界不得不面對(duì)諸多黑暗時(shí)刻，這是事實(shí)?！監(jiān)ne cause for thankfulness this summer was marking 70 years since the end of the Second World VJ Day, we honoured the remaining veterans of that terrible conflict in the Far East, as well as remembering the thousands who never 。The procession from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Abbey must have been one of the slowest ever, because so many people wanted to say “thank you” to ，太多的人想對(duì)他們說一聲“謝謝”。樹上掛著500個(gè)燈泡，不僅基督徒喜愛它，無論何種信仰或有無信仰的人們都喜愛它。譯者注：所謂“伯利恒之星”是《圣經(jīng)》中記載的一顆奇特天體。后世科學(xué)家推測(cè)這可能是金星和木星交匯。s his family39。他把一個(gè)天使放在家里的圣誕樹頂，提醒我們圣誕節(jié)紀(jì)念了一個(gè)家庭的故事。s birthwere far from ideal, but worse was to e as the family was forced to flee the 39。這個(gè)人倫故事依舊捕捉著我們的想象力，繼續(xù)激勵(lì)著全世界所有的基督徒，這并不令人驚訝。s unchanging message was not one of revenge or violence but simply that we should love one 、飽受迫害，可他一如既往倡導(dǎo)的不是復(fù)仇和暴力，而是人人相愛。t be discouraged。這鼓勵(lì)著我們要加倍努力，感謝那些給我們生命帶來愛和幸福的人，并想方設(shè)法將那份愛傳遞給他人——無論何時(shí)，無論何處。s children, then grandchildren, then greatgrandchildren, help decorate the Christmas this year my family has a new member to join in the 。今年，我家又有一位新成員共享天第三篇：英國(guó)女王圣誕演講2012others are best was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continuing effects of the economic 。2009年對(duì)很多人來說都不好過，尤其是那些深受經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退之苦的人們。我們向這些士兵的家人和朋友表示慰問，他們面對(duì)巨大個(gè)人損失表現(xiàn)得無比高尚。Well over 13,000 soldiers from the United Kingdom, and across the Commonwealthare currently serving in 、澳大利亞、。under the age of 25, the organisation remains a strong and practical force for ，今天其成員國(guó)25歲以下人口超過10億，為它保持長(zhǎng)久的強(qiáng)大和實(shí)用提供了力量源泉。New munication technologie