對於頗有儀式感的腐國人來說，聖誕節永遠包括一個相當重要的保留節目：女王聖誕致辭。英國時間12月25號下午三點，搬好小板凳準時收聽年度最美英音的總結和祝福，才算是度過了一個完整的聖誕節。
高齡女王、一年一度、親自撰稿的個人演講、超高收視率……頂著這麼多關鍵詞，再加上今年的特殊情況，女王的聖誕致辭說了什麼呢？
下面是演講視頻和全文：
Every year we herald the coming of Christmas by turning on the lights. And light does more than create a festive mood – light brings hope.
每年我們都會開燈預告聖誕節的到來。光不僅僅創造了一種節日氣氛——光帶來了希望。
For Christians, Jesus is 『the light of the world』, but we can’t celebrate his birth today in quite the usual way. People of all faiths have been unable to gather as they would wish for their festivals, such as Passover, Easter, Eid, and Vaisakhi.
對基督徒來說，耶穌是「世界之光」，但我們今天不能用平常的方式慶祝他的誕生。所有信仰的人都無法像他們希望的那樣聚集在一起慶祝他們的節日，如逾越節、復活節、開齋節和毗薩基節。
But we need life to go on. Last month, fireworks lit up the sky around Windsor, as Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, providing joyous moments of hope and unity – despite social distancing.
但我們需要生活繼續下去。上個月，煙火照亮了溫莎周圍的天空，印度教徒、錫克教徒和耆那教徒慶祝排燈節，這是一個充滿希望和團結的歡樂時刻——儘管社會距離遙遠。
Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer. Across the Commonwealth, my family and I have been inspired by stories of people volunteering in their communities, helping those in need.
值得注意的是，這一年必然讓人分離，但在許多方面拉近了我們的距離。在整個大英國協，我和我的家人都受到了人們在他們的社區志願服務，幫助那些需要幫助的人的故事的鼓舞。
In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit. To our young people in particular I say thank you for the part you have played.
在聯合王國和全世界，人們都以輝煌的姿態迎接這一年的挑戰，我為這種安靜、不屈不撓的精神感到驕傲和感動。我要特別對我們的年輕人說，感謝你們所發揮的作用。
This year, we celebrated International Nurses』 Day, on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. As with other nursing pioneers like Mary Seacole, Florence Nightingale shone a lamp of hope across the world.
今年，在佛羅倫斯南丁格爾誕辰200周年之際，我們慶祝了國際護士節。與其他護士先驅，如瑪麗西科爾一樣，佛羅倫斯南丁格爾照亮了世界各地的希望之燈。
Today, our front-line services still shine that lamp for us – supported by the amazing achievements of modern science – and we owe them a debt of gratitude. We continue to be inspired by the kindness of strangers and draw comfort that – even on the darkest nights – there is hope in the new dawn.
今天，在現代科學驚人成就的支持下，我們的一線服務仍然為我們點亮了明燈，我們欠他們一份感激之情。我們繼續被陌生人的善良所鼓舞，並從中得到安慰，即使在最黑暗的夜晚，新的黎明也有希望。
Jesus touched on this with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The man who is robbed and left at the roadside is saved by someone who did not share his religion or culture. This wonderful story of kindness is still as relevant today.
耶穌用撒瑪利亞人的寓言來探討這個問題。被搶劫並留在路邊的人被一個不認同自己宗教或文化的人救了。這個美好的善行故事在今天仍然是頗具意義的。
Good Samaritans have emerged across society showing care and respect for all, regardless of gender, race or background, reminding us that each one of us is special and equal in the eyes of God.
社會上出現了許多善良的撒瑪利亞人，他們對所有人都表示關心和尊重，無論性別、種族或背景如何，他們提醒我們，在上帝的眼中，我們每個人都是特殊而平等的。
The teachings of Christ have served as my inner light, as has the sense of purpose we can find in coming together to worship.
基督的教誨是我內心的光，也是我們聚集在一起敬拜的使命感。
In November, we commemorated another hero – though nobody knows his name. The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior isn’t a large memorial, but everyone entering Westminster Abbey has to walk around his resting place, honouring this unnamed combatant of the First World War – a symbol of [the] selfless duty and ultimate sacrifice. The Unknown Warrior was not exceptional.
11月，我們紀念了另一位英雄——儘管沒有人知道他的名字。無名戰士的墓並不是一個大型的紀念館，但是每個進入威斯敏斯特大教堂的人都必須繞著他的安息地走一走，紀念這位第一次世界大戰的無名戰士，這是無私責任和最終犧牲的象徵。這位無名戰士也不例外。
That’s the point. He represents millions like him who throughout our history have put the lives of others above their own, and will be doing so today. For me, this is a source of enduring hope in difficult and unpredictable times.
這就是重點。他代表著千百萬像他一樣的人，他們在我們的歷史上把別人的生命放在自己的生命之上，今天也將這樣做。對我來說，這是在困難和變幻莫測的時代裡持久希望的源泉。
Of course, for many, this time of year will be tinged with sadness: some mourning the loss of those dear to them, and others missing friends and family-members distanced for safety, when all they』d really want for Christmas is a simple hug or a squeeze of the hand. If you are among them, you are not alone, and let me assure you of my thoughts and prayers.
當然，對許多人來說，每年的這個時候都會有一些悲傷：一些人哀悼失去親人，另一些人為了安全而思念遠方的朋友和家人，而他們聖誕節真正想要的只是一個簡單的擁抱或是一個緊握的手。如果你在他們當中，你並不孤單，讓我向你保證我的思想和祈禱。
The Bible tells how a star appeared in the sky, its light guiding the shepherds and wise men to the scene of Jesus’s birth. Let the light of Christmas – the spirit of selflessness, love and above all hope – guide us in the times ahead.
聖經講述了一顆星星如何出現在天空中，它的光芒指引著牧羊人和智者來到耶穌誕生的現場。讓聖誕之光——無私、愛和最重要的希望的精神——指引我們走向未來。
It is in that spirit that I wish you a very happy Christmas.
正是本著這種精神，我祝你聖誕快樂。
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聖誕過後就是元旦了，這無比艱辛的一年就要過去，希望我們都擁有自己心中的指路明燈，永不放棄希望。