叮叮当，叮叮当～ 圣诞铃声已经悄悄响起！街角的圣诞树挂起了闪烁的彩灯，商店橱窗里摆满了戴着红帽子的圣诞老人，空气中都飘着姜饼人和热可可的香甜气息!
昨天给你苹果的人是否继续陪着你过圣诞？今天，小编就和大家一起走进圣诞的世界，边过节边学习实用的英文表达吧～
Jingle bells, jingle bells~ The Christmas bells are ringing softly! The Christmas trees on the street corners are decorated with twinkling colorful lights. Santa Clauses wearing red hats fill the shop windows, and the sweet smell of gingerbread men and hot cocoa is floating in the air!
Did the person who gave you an apple yesterday stay with you for Christmas? Today, let’s step into the world of Christmas together and learn some practical English expressions while celebrating the festival!
圣诞小知识
Merry Christmas ｜ Merry Christmas ｜ Merry Christmas
圣诞节“Christmas”，其实是“Christ（基督）”和“mass（弥撒）”的组合，原意是“纪念基督的弥撒”。最初，这是西方基督教徒的重要节日，用来纪念耶稣的诞生。随着时间的推移，圣诞节慢慢变成了一个全民欢庆的节日，就像我们的春节一样，是家人团聚、传递温暖的日子。
The word "Christmas" is actually a combination of "Christ" and "mass". Its original meaning is "a mass in memory of Christ". At first, it was an important festival for Western Christians, used to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As time went by, Christmas has gradually become a festival for everyone to celebrate. Just like our Spring Festival, it is a day for family reunion and passing on warmth.
Merry Christmas ｜ Merry Christmas ｜ Merry Christmas
Christmas Tree ：
Every Christmas, people pick pine or fir trees. They decorate the trees with colorful lights, stars and small gifts. The Christmas tree stands for hope and life.
🎅Santa Claus:
According to the legend, Santa Claus will drive a sleigh pulled by reindeer, climb down the chimney into the house, and give gifts to well-behaved children.
Christmas Bells:
The sound of bells can drive away evil and bring good luck. They are also a common element in Christmas songs.
Gingerbread Man:
The sweet and crispy gingerbread man is a traditional Christmas food. Many families make it together, which is full of a sense of ritual.
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阅读短文回答问题
Christmas is a popular festival around the world. The word "Christmas" comes from "Christ" and "mass", and its original meaning is "a mass in memory of Christ". At first, it was an important festival for Western Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Now it becomes a festival for everyone, just like the Spring Festival in China — a day for family reunion and warmth.
There are many interesting Christmas symbols. Santa Claus is one of them. According to the legend, he drives a sleigh pulled by reindeer, climbs down the chimney and gives gifts to well-behaved children. Christmas bells are also popular. The sound of bells can drive away evil and bring good luck, and they are common in Christmas songs. What’s more, gingerbread man is a traditional Christmas food. It is sweet and crispy, and many families enjoy making it together, which is full of a sense of ritual.
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一、 选择题（每题 2 分，共 10 分）
What is the original meaning of "Christmas"?
A. A day for family reunion
B. A mass in memory of Christ
C. A festival for all people
D. A day to give gifts
Who celebrated Christmas at first?
A. All people around the world
B. Chinese people
C. Western Christians
D. Santa Claus
How does Santa Claus get into the house?
A. By opening the door
B. By climbing down the chimney
C. By breaking the window
D. By driving the sleigh
What can the sound of Christmas bells bring?
A. Evil things
B. Good luck
C. Gingerbread men
D. Reindeer
Which of the following is NOT true about gingerbread man?
A. It is a traditional Christmas food
B. It tastes sweet and crispy
C. It is a common element in Christmas songs
D. Making it together is full of a sense of ritual
二、 填空题（每题 2 分，共 10 分）
Christmas is like the ____________ in China, a day for family reunion.
Santa Claus’s sleigh is pulled by ____________.
Christmas bells are common in ____________.
Many families make ____________ together at Christmas.
The word "Christmas" is a combination of "Christ" and ____________.
三、 简答题（每题 5 分，共 10 分）
Why do people like Christmas now?
What do you think is the most interesting Christmas symbol? And why?
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