【聖誕節的英語手抄報內容：聖誕節的習俗】
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.
聖誕節一直是個美好的節日。這是上帝之子誕生的日子，因此對世界各地的基督徒來説，這一天是非常神聖的。聖誕季節自然少不了各種聖誕傳統。下面這些傳統，可是幾個世紀以來一直世界各地的人們一直熱鬧歡慶的習俗。
Preparation of the Christmas cake
烘烤聖誕蛋糕
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.
這項英式傳統早在幾個世紀以前就流傳開了，以前人們在平安夜喝梅花粥。隨着時間慢慢推移，人們還會享用果脯、蜂蜜及香料食物等，隨後聖誕蛋糕便代替梅花粥出現了。聖誕蛋糕由雞蛋、黃油、甜點、水果等烘製而成。現如今，聖誕蛋糕已成為聖誕菜譜不可或缺的一部分。
Decorating the Christmas tree
裝扮聖誕樹
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.
這個傳統指的是用彩燈、金箔、花環、飾品、糖果條等裝扮松樹。現如今，聖誕樹也是歡慶節日不可或缺的一部分。
Lighting up the Christmas candle
點燃聖誕蠟燭
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.
這個傳統指的是人們會在聖誕期間在屋子外面放一支點燃的蠟燭。即便在最黑暗的屋子，蠟燭也能帶來光明，寓意希望。早些年代，也就是基督徒深受迫害的時候，他們被禁止佈道禱告。因此，基督徒們在屋外放一支蠟燭，暗示他們仍在心裏默默禱告。
Sending gifts to loved ones
給親友送禮物
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.
這個傳統源自一個傳説：三位智者在聖誕節給嬰兒耶穌送出了禮物。每年聖誕節，親朋好友尤其是孩子們都會互贈禮物，聖誕老人的故事也源自這個傳統。
Singing Christmas carols
唱聖誕頌歌
It refers to the age-old custom of enchanting a number of traditional Christmas songs during the Christmas season. It adds to the joy and fun to the atmosphere. Different Christmas hymns or carols like The First Noel, Jingle Bells, Joy to the world, etc are sung every Christmas as a part of the Christmas celebration.
這是一個古老的習俗：聖誕期間總是迴盪着一首又一首聖誕傳統歌曲。歌曲給人們帶來歡樂，也增添了節日的氣氛。每年歡度聖誕之際，《第一個聖誕節》、《鈴兒響叮噹》、《普世歡騰》等各種聖誕聖歌或頌歌都會奏響旋律。
Making of Cribs
製作聖誕馬槽
This is yet another age-old tradition of Christmas. A crib refers to the Nativity Scene that is prepared using small statues. The first crib ever was made outside a church of St. Francis of Assisi for children to show them how the Nativity scene was like. Since then, this tradition became very popular.
這也是一個古老的聖誕習俗。人們用小雕像和馬槽營造耶穌誕生的場景。第一個馬槽建在聖法蘭西斯一所教堂外面，意在向孩子們展示耶穌誕生的場景。從那以後這個習俗便一直流傳了下來。
Distributing Christmas candies
分發聖誕糖果
This is one of the most wonderful traditions of all. Christmas candies are distributed to neighbors during the Yuletide season. On the day of Christmas, all misunderstandings and grudges are forgotten and the community comes together to celebrate the birth of Christ.
這是所有傳統中最有趣的一個。聖誕季人們向鄰居們分發聖誕糖果;聖誕節那天，所有誤會與仇恨統統化解，鄰里之間團結一致共同慶祝耶穌的誕生。
These traditions have been carried out for decades, yet they are celebrated with more and more exuberance each year. The level of excitement has never gone down. It just keeps getting better and better with time.
這些傳統沿襲已有幾十年，一年比一年熱鬧，盛況可謂有增無減。相信隨着時間的推移，人們對傳統習俗的熱情只會越來越高。
☆ Silent Night 平安夜
主的降生並不張揚，一切都那麼平靜，一切又都那麼安詳。天堂的榮光，天使的歌唱，映照着那張神聖而稚嫩的面龐。説到平安夜，怎麼能漏了這首讓人心安寧的不朽名曲呢?
Silent Night
silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright
round you Virgin Mother and Child
sleep in heavenly peace (repeat)
silent night, holy night, shepherd's quake at the night
glories stream from Heaven afar, heavenly host sing Alleluia
Christ the savior is born (repeat)
silent night, holy night, son of God, love's pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at thy birth (repeat)
Jesus Lord, at thy birth
★ The First Noel 第一支聖誕歌
第一個聖誕，那會是怎麼樣的一個夜晚?耶穌降生，東方升起一顆新星，三位智者決心按着星星指引的方向尋覓基督，哪怕路迢迢。低沉的男聲，虔敬有力，第一支聖誕頌歌即來自這千山萬水的追尋。
The First Noel
The first noel the angel did say,
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the king of Israel.
They looked upon and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the king of Israel.
Thus by the light of that same star
three wise men came from country far
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the king of Israel. Oh, Noel——
☆ Hark! Herald Angles Sing 天使在歌唱
與聖誕的寂靜不同，天使的報信讓人世沸騰：這是和平之子，這是正義之光，基督的降生是為了拯救世俗的臣民，是為了給他們第二次生命。來自超級天后Mariah Carey(瑪麗亞-凱莉)的經典翻唱!Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn king,
peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinner reconciled,
joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies,
with the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the new-born king.
Hark! The heaven-born Prince of Peace, Hail, and the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays his glory by, born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth.
Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the new-born king.
★ White Christmas 白色聖誕節
"白色聖誕"根本已經和聖誕節畫上等號的金曲，史上最為暢銷的聖誕流行歌曲!”——白色的雪花，白色的原野，聖誕老人的白鬍子;聖誕卡片，聖誕祝福——都在白色的聖誕節!
White Christmas
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know.
Where the treetops glisten, and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snown
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write.
May your days be merry and bright
and may all your Christmases be white.
may all your Christmases be white
☆ We wish you a Merry Christmas
聖誕節該是什麼樣的?——該是歡快的。所以，我們祝你有個快樂的聖誕節、快樂的新年!帶點布丁，帶點糖果，要是你不給點什麼，我們可不走哦，祝福可不是白給的!來自Enya(恩雅)的天籟之音!We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Oh bring us some figgy pudding. Oh bring us some figgy pudding
Oh bring us some figgy pudding. I'll bring it out here!
Oh bring us some figgy pudding. Oh bring us some figgy pudding
Oh bring us some figgy pudding. I'll bring it out here!
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
We won't go until we get some. We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some. So bring some out here!
We won't go until we get some. We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some. So bring some out here!
★ God Rest Ye Merry
不要沮喪，不要憂傷，耶穌於這天降臨人間。帶着喜悦，帶着慰藉，上帝之子、我們的牧羊人誕生在馬槽。讚美主吧，他會領我們走出迷途...
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Loreena Mckennitt
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
"Fear not," then said the angel,"let nothing you affright
This day is born a Saviour of pure Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him from Satan's power and might"
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind
And left their flocks a feeding in tempest, storm, and wind
And went to Bethlehem straightway, the Son of God to find
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
And when they came to Bethlehem where our dear Saviour lay
They found Him in a manger where oxen feed on hay
His Mother Mary kneeling down unto the Lord did pray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace
The holy tide of Christmas all other doth deface
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
☆ Winter Wonderland 冬天的仙境
著名聖誕歌曲《冬季仙境》首發於1934年，從那以後又被反覆翻唱。歌詞描寫的是聖誕節前後的情景：堆着雪人，想象他就是某某人的模樣，不自覺地踏入了一個只有冬天才有的奇異景象…一片銀色世界才有聖誕節的氣氛!
Winter Wonderland
Billy Gilman
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird, here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married? we'll say: No man
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on, we'll conspire as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid the plans that we've made
walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
and pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman
Until the other kids knock him down
When it snows, ain't it thrilling
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way
walking in a winter wonderland (Repeat 3 times)
★ Angels We Have Heard On High 天使歌唱在高天
聖誕節時唱的讚美詩稱為“聖誕頌歌”。聖誕頌歌很多，詞曲多取自名家名作，這首《天使歌唱在高天》即是其中的一首!Angels We Have Heard On High
Text: French Carol, ca. 1862
Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing over the plains
And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains
Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o. Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o
Shepherds, why this Jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?
Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o. Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o
Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing
Come, adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the newborn King
Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o. Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o
See Him in a manger laid. Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, with us sing our Savior's birth
Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o. Glo-ori-a in excelsis de-o
shepherd n. 牧羊人
Jubilee n. (天主教50年一次)大赦年
adore v. 崇拜，愛慕
Savior n. 救世主
☆ Joy To The World 普世歡騰《普世歡騰》(Joy To The World)是伊薩克-沃茨(Isaac Watts)於1719年寫下的著名聖誕頌歌，旋律很熟悉，聽得太多次了。原文本有獨立的七個段落，現有的音頻資料是根據原文縮編成曲的。當今流行音樂天后級歌手瑪利亞-凱麗也翻唱過，附上她的音頻，僅供消遣。和傳統的頌唱方式相比，她的版本多少還是有些矯情
普世歡騰，救主下降，沃野、洪濤、山石、平原無不歌聲嘹亮——主治萬方的氣度，僅僅有海豚音的音色怎麼夠呢，你覺得呢?Joy To The World
Text: Isaac Watts
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room. And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing. And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love
And wonders of His love. And wonders and wonders of His love
Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns. Let Saints their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy. Repeat, Repeat, the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love
And wonders of His love. And wonders and wonders of His loveLet every heart prepare Him room. And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing. And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
★ O Holy Night 瑪麗亞-凱麗演唱版據説，《神聖夜晚》是法國一個酒場主1847年寫下的讚美詩，本來的旋律也是法國一位音樂家譜成的。我們現在聽到的版本是它流傳到美國後，由波士頓一個牧師翻譯而成。這首作於19世紀的聖誕頌歌原文共3個大的段落。流行歌手瑪麗亞-凱麗翻唱的版本只截取了其中的第一段，更多展現了這位天才歌后的獨特嗓音，網上評論説，是“蕩氣迴腸”地重新詮釋了經典聖詩。聽聽看?
《神聖夜晚》是法國一個酒場主1847年寫下的讚美詩，後流傳到美國，由波士頓一個牧師翻譯而成。現在聽到的這個版本是由Mariah Carey重新詮釋的，蕩氣迴腸，一首聖誕經典聖詩!
O Holy Night
Mariah Carey
O holy night. The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees. O hear the angel voices!
O night divine. O night when Christ was born!
O night divine. O night, o night divine! (Repeat)