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.
圣诞节一直是个美好的节日。这是上帝之子诞生的日子，因此对世界各地的基督徒来说，这一天是非常神圣的。圣诞季节自然少不了各种圣诞传统。下面这些传统，可是几个世纪以来一直世界各地的人们一直热闹欢庆的习俗。
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.
圣诞节当天，许多人会去教堂，在圣诞节，他们还会交换礼物，及用冬青、榭寄生和圣诞树来装饰自己的家。
Preparation of the Christmas cake
烘烤圣诞蛋糕
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.
这项英式传统早在几个世纪以前就流传开了，以前人们在平安夜喝梅花粥。随着时间慢慢推移，人们还会享用果脯、蜂蜜及香料食物等，随后圣诞蛋糕便代替梅花粥出现了。圣诞蛋糕由鸡蛋、黄油、甜点、水果等烘制而成。现如今，圣诞蛋糕已成为圣诞菜谱不可或缺的一部分。
Decorating the Christmas tree
装扮圣诞树
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.
这个传统指的是用彩灯、金箔、花环、饰品、糖果条等装扮松树。现如今，圣诞树也是欢庆节日不可或缺的一部分。
Lighting up the Christmas candle
点燃圣诞蜡烛
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.
这个传统指的是人们会在圣诞期间在屋子外面放一支点燃的蜡烛。即便在最黑暗的屋子，蜡烛也能带来光明，寓意希望。早些年代，也就是基督徒深受迫害的时候，他们被禁止布道祷告。因此，基督徒们在屋外放一支蜡烛，暗示他们仍在心里默默祷告。
Sending gifts to loved ones
给亲友送礼物
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.
这个传统源自一个传说：三位智者在圣诞节给婴儿耶稣送出了礼物。每年圣诞节，亲朋好友尤其是孩子们都会互赠礼物，圣诞老人的故事也源自这个传统。
Christmas greetings
圣诞节祝福语
1、装饰闪亮的圣诞树，事业辉煌璀璨。
Decorated with shining Christmas trees, the cause is brilliant.
2、愿你体会我的思念，感受我的祝愿，圣诞快乐!
May you feel my thoughts, my wishes and a merry Christmas!
3、圣诞钟声声声响，祝福往你头上砸。
Christmas bells ring, blessing on your head.
4、生个好运蛋，美事一串串。
It's a good thing to have a good egg.
5、种上圣诞树，挂满小祝福，许下小心愿，愿你快乐伴。
Plant a Christmas tree, full of small blessings, make a small wish, wish you happy company.
6、圣诞节一年只有一次，但每次来临都带来喜悦。
Christmas comes only once a year, but every time it comes it brings joy.
7、愿这浓浓的圣诞味道将你包围，祝你圣诞快乐!
May the strong smell of Christmas surround you and wish you a happy Christmas!
8、在圣诞和新年来临之际，祝福你平安、快乐、幸福!
Wishing you peace, joy and happiness through Christmas and the coming year!
9、祝你圣诞快乐，浪漫无边。
I wish you a merry Christmas and endless romance.
10、鹿蹄急，雪橇快，祝福满满喜报传。
Deer's hoof is urgent, sled is fast, blessing is full of happy news.
11、圣诞树挂着美丽的问候，传播着快乐的心情。
Christmas tree with beautiful greetings, spread a happy mood.
12、炉火旺，财运旺，人气旺旺美梦圆。
Fire, wealth, popularity and dream come true.
13、传统佳节之际，献上圣诞的殷殷祝福，祝新年万事如意!
Warm hearted wishes for an old fashioned Christmas and a happy New Year filled with all your favorite things!
14、祝福连连，好运天天，祝你快乐在圣诞。
Good luck and good luck every day. I wish you a happy Christmas.
15、圣诞节飘落的雪花，是我真真的牵挂。
The snowflakes falling on Christmas day are my real concern.
16、雪花飘飘送吉祥，烛火摇曳共浪漫。
Snowflakes flying to send auspicious, candlelight swaying, a total of romance.
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