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【英文趣味话题】世界各地的圣诞传统


Christmas TraditionsCome Along
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.


Preparation of the Christmas cake was an English tradition which started centuries ago. On Christmas Eve, plum porridge was served to people. As years passed, various other things like dry fruits, honey and spices were used. Soon this porridgegot replaced with the Christmas cake is an integral part of a Christmas menu.

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Sending gifts to loved ones 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.

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Decorating the Christmas tree 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.

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Making of Cribs is yet another age-old tradition of Christmas. A crib refers to the Nativity Scene that is prepared using small statues. The first crib ever was made outside a church of St. Francis of Assisi for children to show them how the Nativity scene was like. Since then, this tradition became very popular.

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Distributing Christmas candies 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.

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These traditions have seen carried out for decades, yet they are celebrated with more and more exuberance each year. The level of excitement has never gone down. It just keeps getting better and better with time.

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English Vocabulary
1. zest n. 强烈的兴趣，热情，热心
2. plum porridge 梅花粥
3. confection n. 糖果，蜜饯
4. integral adj. 完整的，整体的，必需的
5. exchange vt. 交换
6. tinsel n. 金属箔
7. indispensable adj. 不可或缺的，绝对必要的
8. conduct vt. 引导，管理，传导
9. enchant vt. 施魔法，使迷惑
10. hymn n. 赞美诗，圣歌
11.crib n. 马槽，栅栏
12. grudge n. 怨恨，恶意，妒忌
13. exuberance n. 茂盛，丰富
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