聖誕節將至,我們一些機智的網友就開始琢磨了:
今年聖誕節是不是要推遲到1月8日,畢竟聖誕爺爺入境要隔離14天。
哎,其實有一些國家比如俄羅斯、希臘、芬蘭等,聖誕節就是在1月7日,倒不是因為帶了禮物就可以少隔離一天啦,是因為大家使用的日曆不同。
東正教和天主教使用不同的曆法慶祝聖誕節,前者使用「舊曆」,即「儒略曆」(Julian Calendar),後者使用 「公曆」,即格里高利曆(Gregorian Calendar)。有興趣的同學還可以去了解下公元1582年消失的十天...
那麼我們一起來看看聖誕節有關的表達吧!
Noel n.聖誕節(用於聖誕頌歌的副歌和聖誕賀卡上)
Christmas, especially as a refrain in carols and on Christmas cards
這個單詞來自於法語Noёl, Joyeux Noёl 就是法語的聖誕快樂~
The humble shepherds were the first to hear and ponder the wonderous news of the birth of Christ-the first Noel, the joy of which we celebrate today.
這群謙卑的牧羊人成為了第一個聽到且思量耶穌誕生的驚天新聞的人,這第一個聖誕節,也是我們今日歡慶的來源。
the Nativity n.耶穌誕生
the birth of Jesus Christ
aNativity scene
耶穌誕生的場景
Nativityplays.
耶穌誕生劇
The Church of theNativity sits on the spot where the Bible says Jesus was born.
基督降生教堂坐落在聖經所謂的耶穌誕生地。
Christmastide n.聖誕節節期
In religious terms, the Christmas season is sometimes considered to extend from Christmas Eve to the feast of the Epiphany or Twelfth Day on January 6. This period is sometimes called Christmastide, though this word can also be used in more general way to refer to the period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.
從宗教方面來說,聖誕季有時指從平安夜到主顯日,即1月6日。這一段時間被稱為聖誕節節期。但是一般人們把平安夜到元旦的這段時間當作聖誕節節期。
Yule n.聖誕節(古)
Chrismas
"Your partners for theYule Ball, Potter," she said coldly.
「你帶她去參加聖誕舞會呀?波特,」她冷冷地說道。
You told me at the YuleBall a house-elf called Dobby had given you a Christmas present.
你在聖誕節舞會上跟我說,有一個叫多比的家養小精靈送了你一件聖誕禮物。
You call this a Yuleparty? No fruit?
你管這叫聖誕聚會?連個果盤都沒有?
carol n.頌歌 vi歡樂地說話、歡唱
a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas.
Sing carolsaround the Christmas tree.
圍著聖誕樹唱聖誕歌。
She was cheerfully carollingthe words of the song.
她快樂地念著這首歌地歌詞。