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ast day (December 6). 重點(diǎn)解析 Key Phrases/Words 1. occur (v.) 發(fā)生,出現(xiàn),存在 2. Western Christianity 西方基督教(拉丁語(yǔ):Ecclesiae Occidentales) 3. secular (adj. ) 現(xiàn)世的,俗界的。不朽的。闡明,解釋清楚。彩飾,圖案花飾 13. Santa Claus 圣誕老人 14. depart for (v.) 出發(fā)去(某地) 15. deliver (v.) 發(fā)表。交付。新教的 17. Saint Nicholas’ feast day 圣尼古拉斯節(jié)(每年的12月6日是歐洲傳統(tǒng)的“圣傳說(shuō)每年的這一天,尼古拉斯都會(huì)給孩子們帶來(lái)糖果和小禮物,而他的隨從克拉普斯(Krampus)則會(huì)懲罰那些這一年中做了壞事的孩子。三個(gè)女兒快要出嫁了,他為沒(méi)有錢(qián)給她們買(mǎi)嫁妝而難過(guò)。 喜慶的圣誕夜,三個(gè)姑娘早早地蜷在炕上睡覺(jué)了,剩下父親在長(zhǎng)吁短嘆。 圣誕老人決定幫助他們。從此,他們過(guò)上了幸福而快樂(lè)的生活??圣誕節(jié)的襪子就這樣產(chǎn)生。 在基督教的傳統(tǒng)中,圣誕節(jié)是為慶?;揭d降生的節(jié)日。 2. 傳統(tǒng)的圣誕習(xí)俗有哪些? 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 the recognition 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。對(duì)基督教徒來(lái)說(shuō),在圣誕節(jié)舉行相應(yīng)的宗教儀式必不可少。家庭會(huì)在這一天團(tuán)聚、互換禮物。 和習(xí)俗一樣,各國(guó)的圣誕大餐也有差別。4. 圣誕的傳統(tǒng)裝飾都有哪些? 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 pinegreen (evergreen), snow white, and heart red。其他流行的圣誕裝飾植物還包括冬青樹(shù)、懈寄生(拜痞子蔡所賜相信大家都知道了那個(gè)著名的關(guān)于親吻的故事)、紅色宮人草和蟹爪蘭。在澳洲、南北美和歐洲,還有用燈泡、發(fā)光的雪橇、雪人和其他圣誕人物裝飾屋子外部的傳統(tǒng)。 5. 圣誕贊歌有什么來(lái)源嗎? In the thirteenth century, in France, Germany, and particularly, Italy, a strong tradition of popular Christmas songs in the native language developed. Christmas carols in English first appear in 1426. The songs we know specifically as carols were originally munal songs sung during celebrations like harvest tide as well as Christmas。第一首英語(yǔ)的圣誕贊歌寫(xiě)于1426