校本课本(刘长江)英语习语与节日民俗方法培训.pptVIP

The Orign of Christmas Time: In Ancient Roman Empire under the rule of Caser Augustus When Israel was governed by King Herod . Setting: a manger in a stable room in Bethlehem Charchers: Mary (Virgin Mother), Joseph, shepherds, the Three Wise Men, The three gifts: Gold, frankincese（乳香）Myrrh 没药树 When Rome was a great Empire ruled by Caesar Augustus and Israel was governed by King Herod, in the village of Nazareth lived Joseph and Mary. Joseph was a carpenter and Mary was a young virgin who would become his wife. Mary told Joseph of a dream in which she was visited by an angel who told her she had been chosen to bear the Son of God and his name was to be Jesus. One day the emperor sent notice that all persons were to register for a new tax. They were instructed to return to the towns of their birth. Joseph and Mary left Nazareth for Bethlehem. Mary who was with child, and close to the birth, rode on a donkey while Joseph walked beside her. They traveled for many days and only rested at night. When they reached Bethlehem it was night. They looked for a place to rest but there were no empty rooms when they reached the inn. Finally they went up into the hills and found the caves where shepherds stay with cows and sheep. In one cave was a stable room. It is in the stable where Mary gave birth to Son of God and Put him in the manger. When the child was born a great star appeared over Bethlehem that could be seen for miles around. In the fields nearby shepherds were tending their flocks. An angel appeared to them surrounded by bright light and told themI bring you tidings of great joy. For unto you is born this day in Bethlehem - a Saviour who is Christ the Lord. Then the shepherds set out for Bethlehem. wise men in the desert As the star shined over Bethlehem, in the east three kings would see it. They knew it was a sign and they set off to follow the star. There was Caspar - the young King of Tarsus, Melchior - a long bearded old man and leader of Arabia, and B