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圣诞节知识大扫盲：这些都你还不知道？ 2012年12月24日 14:29 新浪教育圣诞节知识大补习本文选自《北外网院》的博客，点击查看博客原文　　相关阅读：圣诞节绝对不能错过的甜蜜美食(组图) 　　今天是圣诞前夜，白雪皑皑的圣诞又要到了，虽然在国内现在也有很多人过圣诞，但对这个血统正派的西洋节日你真正了解吗？快通过我们的十个问题来测一测你对圣诞节知多少吧！　　1. 圣诞节的来历是什么？　　In Christianity, Christmas is the festival celebrating theNativity of Jesus, the Christian belief that the Messiah foretoldin the Old Testaments Messianic prophecies was born to the VirginMary。　　在基督教的传统中，圣诞节是为庆祝基督耶稣降生的节日。基督教徒相信，弥赛亚告知圣母玛利亚孕育了上帝的儿子耶稣。　　2. 传统的圣诞习俗有哪些？　　Even in countries where there is a strong Christiantradition,Christmas celebrations can vary markedly from country tocountry.Formany Christians, a religious service plays an importantpart in therecognition of the season. Secular processions,featuringSanta Claus and other seasonal figures are often held.Familyreunions and the exchange of gifts are a widespread featureoftheseason。　　圣诞习俗国与国之间非常不同。对基督教徒来说，在圣诞节举行相应的宗教仪式必不可少。世俗的传统，通常包含圣诞老人和其他节日特征。家庭会在这一天团聚、互换礼物。　　3. 各国的圣诞大餐都吃些啥？　　A special Christmas family meal is an important part ofthecelebrationfor many, but what is actually served can varygreatly from country tocountry. In England, and countriesinfluenced by its traditions, a standard　　Christmas meal would include turkey, potatoes, vegetables,sausagesandgravy, followed by Christmas pudding or mince pies. InPoland and otherparts of eastern Europe and Scandinavia, fish oftenprovidesthetraditional main course, but richer meat such as lambisincreasinglyserved. Ham is the main meal in the Philippines,while in Germany,France and Austria, goose and pork are favored.Beef, ham and chickenin various recipes are popular throughout theworld。　　和习俗一样，各国的圣诞大餐也有差别。在英国，和英语文化圈，标准的圣诞大餐通常包括火鸡、土豆、蔬菜、香肠和肉汁，以圣诞布丁或碎肉派结尾；在波兰等东欧国家、包括斯堪的纳维亚半岛，鱼是圣诞餐的主菜，不过近年来类似羊肉的红肉也越来越盛行；火腿是菲律宾的主菜；在德国、法国和澳洲，鹅和猪肉是人们喜爱的菜肴；另外的，牛肉、火腿和鸡肉的菜肴在全球的圣诞菜单上都很流行。　　4. 圣诞的传统装饰都有哪些？　　Since the 19th century, the poinsettia, a native plantfromMexico,has been associated with Christmas. Other popularholidayplantsinclude holly, mistletoe, red amaryllis, andChristmas cactus. Along