英语圣诞节的内容（生活英语圣诞节就要来临）

圣诞节就要到了，虽然是西方的重大节日，可是在中国，大街小巷都已经随处可感受到即将到来的圣诞气息，那不妨跟着小编，一边听圣诞歌曲边学习相关知识吧！

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视频文本：

Christmas Tree

圣诞树

A real(or artificial) pine tree set up and decorated with lights and ornaments as a part of Christmas celebrations.

用彩灯和装饰物装饰的真正的(或人造的)松树 是庆祝圣诞节的一部分

Angel tree toppers are traditionally placed at the top of Christmas trees, as part of a Christian tradition,

把天使娃娃放在圣诞树的顶端 是传统装饰圣诞树的一种方式

however another common tree topper is a star, which has less religious vinculage.

然而 另一种常见的树顶装饰物是星星 它的宗教色彩较少

Stocking

长袜

Without context, a stocking normally refers to a tight-fitted piece of clothing that covers the feet and legs,

如果没有语境的话 长筒袜通常指的是能遮住脚和腿的紧身衣物

made of light material, and usually worn by women.

是由轻便的材料做成的 通常是女士们在穿

However, a Christmas stocking looks like a large sock, and is traditionally hung on Christmas Eve(the day before Christmas).

然而 圣诞袜看起来体形会更大 传统做法是会在平安夜（圣诞节前一天）被挂起来

Santa Claus fills it with candy and small gifts.

圣诞老人会将糖果和小礼物放在长袜里面

Fireplace

壁炉

Structure built into the wall of a house for a fire to burn in.

建在房子墙壁上 供火燃烧的一个构造

Fireplaces are common in houses in the United States in regions where it snows in the winter.

在美国冬天下雪的地区 壁炉在房屋中很常见

Santa Claus

圣诞老人

The legendary figure of Christmas originating in Western culture,

圣诞老人起源于西方文化

who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved children at night on Christmas Eve(Dec.24th),

圣诞老人就是会在平安夜带礼物去表现好的孩子家的人

and in the USA, in the early morning hours of Christmas Day(Dec.25th),

在美国 圣诞节那天的早些时候

Santa Claus is generally depicted as a jolly(happy), overweight old man,

圣诞老人通常被描绘成一个快乐 体形肥胖的老人

wearing red pants and a coat with white fur collar and cuffs, a red hat also with white fur, black leather belt and boots, and carrying a bag full of gifts for children.

穿着红色的裤子 带有白色毛皮领子和袖口的外套 带有白色毛皮的红色帽子 黑色的皮带和靴子 并带有一个袋子里面装的都是为孩子们准备的礼物

The legend of Santa Claus is known to have its origins in Saint Nicholas(or Saint Nick), who is a figure revered by many Christians,

众所周知 圣诞老人的传说起源于圣尼古拉斯(或圣尼克) 他是一个受许多基督徒尊敬的人物

and that actually served as inspiration for the creation of the Christmas character Santa Claus because of this reputation for leaving secret gifts.

这实际上是创造"圣诞老人"这个人物的灵感来源 因为人们都知道 圣诞老人会留下秘密的礼物

Santa, Kris Kringle, and Father Christmas are other ways to call Santa Claus.

Santa，Kris Kringle和Father Christmas也可以表示"圣诞老人"

Also, pay attention to how the T in his name(Santa) is often silent.

注意 字母T在Santa这个单词里是不发音的

This is because in American English when there is an NT in the middle of a word we often only pronounce the N.

在美式英语中 当单词中间出现NT时 我们一般只发N的音 T是不发音的

举例：

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International

Christmas Day

圣诞节

The annual holiday celebrating Christ's birth is held on December 25th in the USA.

每年12月25日 是美国庆祝耶稣诞生的节日

Many homes have Christmas trees and other decorations in the weeks leading to Christmas Day.

在圣诞节的前几周 许多家庭都会装饰圣诞树和其他装饰品

Activities include exchanging presents, singing Christmas songs, having a special lunch or dinner and going to parties.

活动包括交换礼物 唱圣诞歌 吃特别的午餐或晚餐和参加聚会

It's a time is especially remembered by children, who are told to receive presents from Santa Claus(normally given by their family).

这是一个孩子们特别记得的时刻 他们被告知要接受圣诞老人的礼物(通常是他们的家人送的)

Did you know that Christmas can also be seen written as "Xmas"?

你知道圣诞节还可以用Xmas来表达吗

Snow

雪

Because the USA is in the Northern Hemisphere, and most parts of it are cold in December,

因为美国在北半球 大部分地区在12月都很冷

snow and cold weather are very strong symbols of Christmas.

下雪和寒冷的天气是圣诞节的重要象征

So much so that many Americans do not feel like it is Christmas if the ground is not white, covered in snow, as we hear in songs like White Christmas.

如果地面不是白色的并且覆盖着雪 很多美国人都不觉得这是圣诞节 就像我们在歌曲《白色圣诞节》中听到的那样

In winter, it is also common to use the expression "Let it snow,"

在冬天 很经常听到一个短语表达"let it snow"

referring to an indifferent or even positive attitude towards snowy weather.

指对下雪天气十分的期待

In my state, Colorado, we say it a lot because many of us ski and more snow means better conditions for the sport.

在我的国家 科罗拉多州 我们经常这么说 因为我们很多人都滑雪 更多的雪对滑雪的人来说 意味着有了更好的条件

Mistletoe

槲寄生

A plant that grows on the branches of some trees. Mistletoe is used in the United States as a Christmas decoration.

一种长在树枝上的植物 槲寄生在美国被用作圣诞装饰

There is a tradition that if two people are standing together under mistletoe, they have to kiss each other (so you will hear this in romantic Christmas songs, movies, etc.)

有一个传统 如果两个人一起站在槲寄生下 他们必须互相亲吻(所以你会在浪漫的圣诞歌曲、电影等中听到这个单词)

Santa's list

圣诞老人清单

Santa Claus is said to have a naughty or nice list with the names of all the children in the world.

据说圣诞老人有一个淘气孩子或乖孩子的名单 上面有世界上所有孩子的名字

This tells him whether each child was naughty, that is, behaved badly, or nice, behaved well.

这可以帮他区分哪些小孩表现好 哪些小孩表现不好

Nice children receive presents, while naughty children receive a lump of coal in their stocking.

好孩子会收到礼物 调皮的孩子只会在袜子里收到一块煤

merry

愉快

Quality that defines something that is cheerful and full of great, festive joy.

merry表示愉快的 表达某事充满了节日的喜悦

It's commonly associated with Christmas for the expression used for wishing people a "Merry Christmas".

它通常与圣诞节联系在一起 表示祝愿人们"圣诞快乐"

In the United Kingdom, you might also hear people say "Happy Christmas."

在英国 你可能会听到Happy Christmas这个说法

Make a List

写清单

It's normal for children to write a wish list containing all the presents they'd like to get for Christmas.

孩子们通常会写一张愿望清单 上面列有他们想要的所有圣诞礼物

They give this list to their parents, who send it to the North Pole for Santa Claus.

他们会把这张清单给他们的父母 让他们寄去北极给圣诞老人(传说圣诞老人住在北极）

Christmas cards and letters

圣诞贺卡和圣诞信

Letters sent to relatives and friends around Christmas, typically included with a Christmas card,

圣诞信是给亲朋好友写的 里面通常会附带着一张贺卡

in which the writer wishes the recipient a Merry Christmas and shares some personal details about the year's events for themselves and/or their family.

在信中 笔者会祝收信人圣诞快乐 并为他们自己和/或他们的家人分享一些关于这一年发生的事的细节

It is common to have a special Christmas picture taken with the family to put on this card.

这张卡片上通常会有一张和家人一起拍的特别的圣诞照片

Children might also send a letter to the North Pole with their Christmas list for Santa.

孩子们也可以寄一封信到北极 里面放上他们的心愿单

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