圣诞节英语资料
An Ancient Holiday
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of the man called Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.
In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.
The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.
In Germany, people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.
每年的12月25日，是基督教徒纪念耶稣诞生的日子，称为圣诞节。
从12月24日于翌年1月6日为圣诞节节期。节日期间，各国基督教徒都举行隆重的纪念仪式。圣诞节本来是基督教徒的节日，由于人们格外重视，它便成为一个全民性的节日，国家一年中最盛大的节日，可以和新年相提并论，类 是西方似我国过春节。
西方人以红、绿、白三色为圣诞色，圣诞节来临时家家户户都要用圣诞色来装饰。红色的有圣诞花和圣诞蜡烛。绿色的是圣诞树。它是圣诞节的主要装饰品，用砍伐来的杉、柏一类呈塔形的常青树装饰而成。上面悬挂着五颜六色的彩灯、礼物和纸花，还点燃着圣诞蜡烛。
英文：The origins of Christmas
December 25th each year, is the feast of the Nativity of Jesus, known as christmas.
From December 24th to January 6th the following year for the Christmas holiday season. During the festival, the Christians have held a grand ceremony. Christmas is a Christian holiday, as people paid special attention, it will become a national holiday, countries the year's biggest festival, and put on a par with new year, is the Western like China's spring festival.
Westerners with red, green, white color for Christmas, Christmas comes each and every family to use color to decorate the christmas. Red Christmas flowers and Christmas candle. Green is the Christmas tree. It is the main Christmas ornaments, with cut down the cedar, cypress was a kind of evergreen tree decorated. Hanging above be riotous with colour lanterns, gifts and paper flowers, with Christmas candles.
每年的12月25日，是基督教徒纪念耶稣诞生的日子，称为圣诞节。
从12月24日于翌年1月6日为圣诞节节期。节日期间，各国基督教徒都举行隆重的纪念仪式。圣诞节本来是基督教徒的节日，由于人们格外重视，它便成为一个全民性的节日，国家一年中最盛大的节日，可以和新年相提并论，类 是西方似我国过春节。
西方人以红、绿、白三色为圣诞色，圣诞节来临时家家户户都要用圣诞色来装饰。红色的有圣诞花和圣诞蜡烛。绿色的是圣诞树。它是圣诞节的主要装饰品，用砍伐来的杉、柏一类呈塔形的常青树装饰而成。上面悬挂着五颜六色的彩灯、礼物和纸花，还点燃着圣诞蜡烛。
英文：The origins of Christmas
December 25th each year, is the feast of the Nativity of Jesus, known as christmas.
From December 24th to January 6th the following year for the Christmas holiday season. During the festival, the Christians have held a grand ceremony. Christmas is a Christian holiday, as people paid special attention, it will become a national holiday, countries the year's biggest festival, and put on a par with new year, is the Western like China's spring festival.
Westerners with red, green, white color for Christmas, Christmas comes each and every family to use color to decorate the christmas. Red Christmas flowers and Christmas candle. Green is the Christmas tree. It is the main Christmas ornaments, with cut down the cedar, cypress was a kind of evergreen tree decorated. Hanging above be riotous with colour lanterns, gifts and paper flowers, with Christmas candles.
英文能根据中文分一下段么？
