1、圣诞节习俗中英详细介绍

Christmas is one of the most beautiful holidays of all time. It is the day when God's son was born on earth. Hence, this day is sacred for all Christians around the world. The Christmas season gives rise to a number of Christmas traditions that come along. Here are a few of them that are celebrated with zest and enthusiasm worldwide for centuries.

圣诞一直是个幸福的传统节日。它是上帝之子问世的生活，因而对世界各国的基督教徒而言，这一天是十分崇高的。圣诞节时节当然免不了各种各样圣诞节传统式。下边这种传统式，但是好多个新世纪至今一直世界各国的大家一直繁华庆祝的风俗习惯。

On this day, many go to church, where they take part in special religious services. During the Christmas season, they also exchange gifts and decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, and Christmas trees.

圣诞当日，很多人 会去主教堂，在圣诞节，她们还会继续交换礼物，及用冬青、榭寄生和圣诞装饰来装饰设计自身的家。

2、Preparation of the Christmas cake 烤制圣诞蛋糕

This was an English tradition 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. Christmas cakes are made using eggs, butter, confections, fruits, etc. Today a Christmas cake is an integral part of a Christmas menu.

此项法式传统式早在好多个新世纪之前就广为流传开过，之前大家在万圣夜喝红梅花粥。伴随着時间渐渐地变化，大家还会继续享受果干、纯蜂蜜及香辛料食材等，接着圣诞蛋糕便替代红梅花粥出現了。圣诞蛋糕由生鸡蛋、无盐黄油、甜品、新鲜水果等烘制而成。目前，圣诞蛋糕已变成圣诞节食谱必不可少的一部分。

3、Decorating the Christmas tree 打扮圣诞装饰

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.

这一传统式指的是用花灯、金箔纸、鲜花花环、装饰品、糖块条等打扮松柏树。目前，圣诞装饰也是庆祝传统节日必不可少的一部分。

4、Lighting up the Christmas candle 引燃圣诞节焟烛

This refers to the tradition of placing a lighted candle outside houses during the Christmas season. 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.

这一传统式指的是大家会在圣诞节期内在房间外边放一支引燃的焟烛。就算在最黑喑的房间，焟烛也可以产生光辉，喻意期待。前些时代，也就是基督教徒备受残害的情况下，她们被严禁传播祈祷。因而，基督教徒们在房外放一支焟烛，暗示着她们仍在心中默默地祈祷。

5、Sending gifts to loved ones 给亲朋好友送礼

This tradition comes from the story of the three wise men who got gifts for baby Jesus on Christmas. Every Christmas, gifts are exchanged among loved ones, especially children. The story of Santa Claus also comes from this tradition.

这一传统式源于一个传说：三位聪明人在圣诞节给宝宝主耶稣送出了礼品。每一年圣诞，亲戚朋友尤其是小朋友们都是互送礼品，圣诞老爷爷的小故事也源于这一传统式。