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“文化自信”(Confidence in Culture) 的重要性自然不必多说。
“文化互鉴”(Exchanges and mutual learning make civilizations richer and more colourful) 的必要性大家也别忘了。
今天是感恩节（Thanksgiving）。我们为大家介绍介绍这个西方节日的一些基本情况。
我们不生产知识，更没有能力创造文化。我们最多只不过是辛勤的知识搬运工。
以下内容源自维基百科（Wikipedia）
感恩节大概是在什么时候？
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in October and November in the United States, Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in countries like Brazil, Germany and the Philippines. It is also observed in the Australian territory of Norfolk Island.
感恩节是一项重要的节日，在美国、加拿大、圣卢西亚和利比里亚等国家，于每年10月或11月的不同日期正式庆祝。同时，在巴西、德国、菲律宾等地也以非官方形式广泛流行。此外，这一节日在澳大利亚的诺福克岛也有庆祝活动。
感恩节具体是在哪一天？
感恩节的具体日期因国家而异：
United States（美国）
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year (In 2024, it is November 28).
每年11月的第四个星期四（2024年是11月28日）。
Canada（加拿大）
Celebrated on the second Monday of October each year (In 2024, it is October 14).
每年10月的第二个星期一（2024年是10月14日）。
Norfolk Island, Australia（澳大利亚诺福克岛）
Celebrated on the last Wednesday of November each year (In 2024, it is November 27).
每年11月的最后一个星期三（2024年是11月27日）。
Germany（德国）
Erntedankfest (Harvest Thanksgiving Festival) is typically celebrated on the first Sunday of October, but the date may vary.
通常在10月的第一个星期日庆祝丰收感恩节，但具体日期可能有所调整。
Philippines（菲律宾）
Thanksgiving is celebrated informally without a fixed date, depending on the community.
无固定日期，感恩节主要在某些社区以非正式方式庆祝。
Brazil（巴西）
Thanksgiving (Dia de Ação de Graças) is typically celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, the same as in the United States.
通常在每年11月的第四个星期四，与美国相同。
感恩节从何而来？
It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and of the preceding year. Various similarly named harvest festival holidays occur throughout the world during autumn. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has long been celebrated as a secular holiday as well.
感恩节最初是一个感谢丰收和过去一年恩赐的日子。世界各地在秋季也有许多类似名称的丰收节日。尽管感恩节起源于宗教和文化传统，但它长期以来也被广泛庆祝为一个世俗节日。
Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among most religions after harvests and at other times of the year. The Thanksgiving holiday's history in North America is rooted in English traditions dating from the Protestant Reformation. It also has aspects of a harvest festival, even though the harvest in New England occurs well before the late-November date on which the modern Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated.
在大多数宗教中，丰收后以及一年中的其他特定时刻，都会举行感恩祈祷或特别的感恩仪式。北美感恩节的起源可以追溯到新教改革时期的英格兰传统。尽管现代感恩节的庆祝时间定在11月下旬，但它仍保留了丰收节的特色。
感恩节的常见活动有哪些？
1
Thanksgiving Dinner（感恩节晚餐）
Families and friends gather to enjoy a feast, often featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
家人和朋友聚在一起享用丰盛的晚餐，通常包括火鸡、填馅、土豆泥、蔓越莓酱和南瓜派等传统食物。
2
Parades（游行）
Many cities host Thanksgiving parades, the most famous being the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, featuring floats, marching bands, and giant balloons.
许多城市会举办感恩节游行，其中最著名的是纽约市的梅西感恩节游行，特色包括花车、行进乐队和巨型气球。
3
Football Games（橄榄球比赛）
Watching or playing football is a popular Thanksgiving tradition, with many professional and college games scheduled on this day.
观看或参加橄榄球比赛是感恩节的一项热门传统，许多职业和大学橄榄球比赛都会在这一天进行。
4
Expressing Gratitude（表达感恩）
People often take time to share what they are thankful for, either through family discussions or writing gratitude notes.
人们通常会花时间分享自己感恩的事，可以是家庭讨论，也可以写感恩便条。
5
Charity Work（慈善活动）
Many participate in volunteering activities, such as serving meals at shelters or donating to food drives, to help those in need.
许多人会参与志愿服务，如在收容所提供餐食或捐赠食品，帮助有需要的人。
6
Black Friday Shopping（黑色星期五购物）
Although technically the day after Thanksgiving, many families start shopping for holiday deals as part of the extended celebration.
虽然严格来说是感恩节后的第二天，但许多家庭将购买假期折扣商品作为延续感恩节庆祝的一部分。
7
Decorating for the Holidays（节日装饰）
Some families begin decorating their homes for the upcoming Christmas season during Thanksgiving weekend.
一些家庭会在感恩节周末开始装饰家中，为即将到来的圣诞节做准备。
8
Outdoor Activities（户外活动）
Activities like "Turkey Trots" (fun runs) and hiking are common for those looking to enjoy the outdoors and burn some calories before or after the big meal.
像“火鸡赛跑”（趣味跑步）和远足等活动是许多人在享用大餐前后锻炼和享受户外时光的方式。
听说英国人不过感恩节，是真的吗？
The UK does not celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is primarily a traditional holiday in North America, originating from early settlers' celebrations of the harvest. It has no direct connection to England's history.
However, the UK has a similar holiday with the spirit of Thanksgiving called the "Harvest Festival", which is typically celebrated in the autumn, with specific dates varying by region. It is a religious occasion where churches hold thanksgiving ceremonies, and people donate food to those in need within their communities. Compared to Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, this festival is more modest in scale and celebration style.
Therefore, while the UK does not have an official Thanksgiving holiday, the Harvest Festival reflects a similar sense of gratitude towards nature and the abundance of food.
英国并不过感恩节。感恩节主要是北美国家的传统节日，其起源与早期移民庆祝丰收有关，与英格兰的历史并无直接联系。
尽管如此，英国有一个类似感恩节意义的传统节日，称为“Harvest Festival”（丰收节），通常在秋季庆祝，具体日期因地区而异。这是一个宗教节日，教堂会举行感恩仪式，人们捐赠食物给社区中的有需要者。不过，这个节日与美国和加拿大的感恩节相比，规模和形式都相对低调。
因此，在英国，虽然没有正式的感恩节庆祝活动，但类似的丰收节体现了对大自然和食物供应的感恩精神。
好了！你现在对感恩节有一个基础了解了嘛？
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