18歲的圣誕節,早上一起床枕頭下就出現了禮物,還有甜甜圈和糖果。如今的圣誕節好像不再浪漫,更像是變成了一種營銷手段,商場促銷打幾折,有多少滿減慢增,都成了人們更關心的事情。圣誕節游離在溫情之外,離它本來的意義越來越遠。為了重拾圣誕之美,今天一線口語找到了幾個度過圣誕最佳的地方,你一直苦練的旅游英語口語也能派上用場了!
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.
據說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。一進入十二月,維也納市中心的城市廣場就會裝飾上巨大的圣誕樹,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傳統的圣誕集市,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、極致優雅的法國(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,就不得不說優雅的法國。早在1570年,歐洲第一個圣誕集市就誕生在法國的斯特拉斯堡大教堂廣場上。
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300個攤位將會照亮整個廣場,空氣中漂浮著香料和肉桂的氣味,訴說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,人們會在圣誕夜做完彌撒之后,來到教堂外的廣場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綴圣誕。圣誕紅酒和火雞一樣,有著家人團聚和祈福的意義。
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.
圣誕節期間,每天有雪地鋼管舞秀表演,節日晚上有化妝舞會、篝火晚會等活動,熱鬧非凡。如果你遇上了會說中文的圣誕老人,沒準你們還能一起聊聊中國的美食呢~