18歲的圣誕節(jié),早上一起床枕頭下就出現(xiàn)了禮物,還有甜甜圈和糖果。如今的圣誕節(jié)好像不再浪漫,更像是變成了一種營(yíng)銷(xiāo)手段,商場(chǎng)促銷(xiāo)打幾折,有多少滿減慢增,都成了人們更關(guān)心的事情。圣誕節(jié)游離在溫情之外,離它本來(lái)的意義越來(lái)越遠(yuǎn)。為了重拾圣誕之美,今天一線口語(yǔ)找到了幾個(gè)度過(guò)圣誕最佳的地方,你一直苦練的旅游英語(yǔ)口語(yǔ)也能派上用場(chǎng)了!
一、金色維也納(Vienna)
It is said that in the Austrian capital Vienna, the scenery all year round is not as wonderful as the Christmas season. As soon as December begins, the town square in the center of Vienna will be decorated with giant Christmas trees, making it become one of the most glittering cities in the world.
據(jù)說(shuō)在奧地利首都維也納,一年四季的景色都不如圣誕季那樣美妙。一進(jìn)入十二月,維也納市中心的城市廣場(chǎng)就會(huì)裝飾上巨大的圣誕樹(shù),成為城中最閃耀的存在。
Here also have Christmas market in Europe Christmas tradition, filled with a variety of hot wine, roasted chestnuts and handicrafts. Christmas Eve can also be spent in the church, compared to Zurich Cathedral, Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter"s Basilica is not so grand, but just so that we can feel the breath of Christmas .
這里更有歐洲圣誕節(jié)傳統(tǒng)的圣誕集市,擺滿了各種熱紅酒、烤栗子和工藝品。還可以在教堂度過(guò)平安夜,圣彼得大教堂相比起蘇黎世大教堂、薩爾茨堡大教堂,這座教堂并算不上多么宏大,但卻剛好得以讓我們可以近距離感受圣誕的氣息。
二、極致優(yōu)雅的法國(guó)(France)
When it comes to Christmas markets, you cann’t miss the elegant France. As early as 1570, Europe"s first Christmas market was born in France"s Strasbourg Cathedral Square.
一提到圣誕集市,就不得不說(shuō)優(yōu)雅的法國(guó)。早在1570年,歐洲第一個(gè)圣誕集市就誕生在法國(guó)的斯特拉斯堡大教堂廣場(chǎng)上。
Today, on Christmas Eve, more than 300 stalls will light up the square with the smell of spices and cinnamon floating in the air, telling Christmas warmth and beauty.
如今,一到圣誕夜,超過(guò)300個(gè)攤位將會(huì)照亮整個(gè)廣場(chǎng),空氣中漂浮著香料和肉桂的氣味,訴說(shuō)著圣誕的溫情與美好。
In France, after Christmas Eve, people will come to the square outside the church to drink a hot Christmas wine to warm body, and then go shopping with the family market, pick some favorite accessories embellishment Christmas. Christmas wine, like turkey, has the meaning of family reunion and blessing.
在法國(guó),人們會(huì)在圣誕夜做完彌撒之后,來(lái)到教堂外的廣場(chǎng)上喝一杯熱騰騰的圣誕紅酒暖暖身子,然后和家人一起逛逛集市,挑選一些心儀的商品點(diǎn)綴圣誕。圣誕紅酒和火雞一樣,有著家人團(tuán)聚和祈福的意義。
三、漠河北極的圣誕村(Santa claus village)
Of course, if you want to feel the most pure Christmas atmosphere, then you’re sure to visit Santa"s cabin. In this Christmas village near the Arctic Circle, not only live fat and kindly Santa Claus and elf aides, but also to see his best friend - Christmas reindeer.
當(dāng)然,如果你想感受最純正的圣誕氣息,那么一定要探訪下圣誕老人的小木屋。在北極圈附近的這個(gè)圣誕村中,不僅住著胖胖慈祥的圣誕老人和小精靈助手,更能看到他最好的小伙伴——圣誕馴鹿。
During the Christmas season, there is a snow-capped pachinko show and festivals with masquerade, bonfire and other activities. If you meet Santa who can speak Chinese, maybe you can talk about Chinese food with him.
圣誕節(jié)期間,每天有雪地鋼管舞秀表演,節(jié)日晚上有化妝舞會(huì)、篝火晚會(huì)等活動(dòng),熱鬧非凡。如果你遇上了會(huì)說(shuō)中文的圣誕老人,沒(méi)準(zhǔn)你們還能一起聊聊中國(guó)的美食呢~