学文网Popluar Pre-Christmas Events
Many children in England preform pantomimes[童话剧]. These are song and dance dramatizations[戏剧] or well-know fairy tales[童话]. Another popular event is the singing of carols on Christmas Eve. Groups of singers go door to door and walk down the street singing to their neighbors and friends. All the while children hang their stockings for Santa Claus.
Christmas Day
On Christmas Day many families wake up early to attend church. After church they come home and open their presents and see what Santa has put in their stocking. After all these festivities[欢宴] they come together for Christmas dinner. The traditional Christmas dinner consists of[包括] roast[烘烤] turkey, goose or chicken with stuffing[填馅] and roast potatoes. The next course includes mince[切碎] pies and Christmas pudding[布丁] flaming with brandy[糖果]. Sometimes parents hide coins and lucky charms[幸运符] in the pudding for the children. This pudding is very special and it is usually made weeks in advance[预先] and stirred by each family member while they make a holiday wish. For dessert[餐后甜点] a special Christmas cake is served. It is very rich and includes marzipan[杏仁蛋白软糖], icing and sugar frosting.
The Pulling of Crackers
Christmas Crakers[薄饼] often accompany food at Christmas dinner. Invented by a London baker in 1846, the cracker is a brightly coloured paper tube, twisted at both ends. It contains a party hat, riddle, and a toy. When pulled by two people, it makes a loud bang and the contents fall out.
Listening to the Queen
After a full day of celebrating Christmas, many families watch or listen to the Queen. Every year she delivers[发表] a Christmas Message to the Nation.
Post-Christmas Celebrations
The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day[节礼日] in Britain. It takes its name from a former tradition of giving a Christmas Box. In the box was a gift of money or food. They would give these to the deliverymen and tradespeople who called regularly during the year. This tradition survives[保存下来] in the custom or tipping[给小费] the milkman, postman, dustmen, and other callers of good service at Christmas time.
Christmas Greetings
圣诞贺辞
May the joy and warmth of Christmas fill your home with happiness.
愿圣诞的欢乐和温馨带给你家无边的幸福。
May peace and love be your gift at Christmas and always!
献上祥和与爱心，在圣诞以至永远！
Wishing you the peace, joy and happiness of Christmas!
祝圣诞安宁、欢乐、幸福！
May you have the best Christmas ever.
愿您有个最棒的圣诞节。
Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas this holiday season.
在此佳节，祝***圣诞快乐。