Christmas is a wonderful time to gather with our families and to draw close to one another.
圣诞节是我们与家人欢聚一堂、彼此亲近的美好时光。
We also know that right across the country so many Australians will be doing it tough this year. Whether it’s the floods earlier this year, or the terrible bushfires or indeed the drought which has been spreading across the country.
我们也知道，今年对于全国各地的很多澳大利亚人而言都是艰难的一年。无论是今年早些时候的洪水，还是可怕的森林大火，甚至是席卷全国的干旱。
But Australians have stood together through all of this, and the resilience of our communities and the kindness that has been shown from one Australian to another has been a true inspiration.
但澳大利亚人万众一心，众志成城，我们社区的坚韧，澳洲人之间所表现出的友善一直在鼓舞着人们。
While these times are difficult, there is much to reflect on and to celebrate in the great spirit of our amazing country.
尽管这段时间很艰难，但我们这个了不起的国家的伟大精神值得反思，值得赞扬。
For me, and for all who share the Christian faith, this is also a time of prayer and reflection to mark the miracle at Bethlehem that lies at the heart of the Christmas message.
对我来说，对于所有拥有基督教信仰的人来说，这也是祈祷和反思的时刻，铭记圣诞启示核心的伯利恒奇迹。
So Christmas is a time for many things – family, friends, festivities and faith. This year, I am looking forward to spending time with loved ones, and I hope that you enjoy a quiet break with loved ones too
因此，圣诞节是个所涉甚广的时光 —— 家人、朋友、节日和信仰。今年，我期待着与亲人共度时光，我也希望你们也能与所爱的人一起度过一个宁静的假期。
May you have a safe and merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
祝你圣诞平安，新年快乐!
澳洲总理斯科特·莫里森议员
2019年12月
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