急需英国女王2012圣诞演讲稿中英文版
Do you know? Origin of Chdstmas___圣诞由来 The name Christmas is short for“Christ’s Mass”．A Mass is a kind of Church service．Christmas is a religious festivaI．It is the day we celebrate as the birthday of Jesus． There are special Christmas services in Christian churches all over the world．But many of the festivities of Christmas do not have anything to do with religion．Exchanging gifts and sending Christmas cards are the modern ways of celebrating the Christmas In the world． The birth of Jesus had a story：In Nazareth，a city of Galilee．The vIrgin’s name was Mary was betrothed to Joseph．Before they came together，she was found with child of the Holy Spirit．Joseph，her husband was minded to put her away secretly．While he thought about these things，Gabriel，an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and told hIm did not be afraid to take Mary as wife．And Mary，will bring forth a Son，and he shall call his name，Jesus,for he will save his people from their sins． Before Jesus births．Joseph and Mary came to Quintus was governing Syria．So all went to be registered，everyone to his own city．Joseph also went up out of Galilee．out of the city of Nazareth．into Judea，to the city of David．which iS called Bethlehem，because he was of the house and of the lineage of David，to be registered with Mary。
his betrothed wife，who was with child．So it was that while they were there．the days were completed for her to be delivered．And she brought forth her firstborn Son．and wrapped him in swaddling cloths．and laid him in a manger．because there was no room for them jn the jnn．And that．Christmas IS the feast of the nativity of Jesus．is on 25th，December every year．But nobody know the acluaI birthday of Jesus．And the Christmas has become popular when Christmas cards appeared in 1 846 and the concept of a joily Santa Claus was first made popular in nineteenth Century． “圣诞节”这个名称是“基督弥撒”的缩写。
弥撒是教会的一种礼拜仪式。
耶诞节是一个宗节我们把它当作耶稣的诞辰来庆祝，因而又名耶诞节。
这一天，世界所有的基督教会都举行特别的礼拜仪式。
但是有很多圣诞节的欢庆活动和宗教并无半点关联。
交换礼物，寄圣个诞卡，这都使圣诞节成为一个普天同庆的日子。
圣诞节是基督教世界最大的节日。
4世纪初，1月6日是罗马帝国东部各教会纪念耶稣降生和受洗的双重节日、称为“主显节”Epiphany，亦称“显现节”即上帝通过耶稣向世人显示自己。
当时只有耶路撒冷的教会例外，那里只纪念耶稣的诞生而不纪念耶稣的受洗。
后来历史学家们在罗马基督徒习用的日历中发现公元354年12月25日页内记录着：“基督降生在犹大的伯利恒。
”经过研究，一般认为12月25日伴为圣诞节可能开始于公元336年的罗马教会)约在公元375年传到小亚细亚的安提阿，公元430年传到埃及的亚历山大里亚，耶路撒冷的教会接受得最晚，而亚美尼亚的教会则仍然坚持1月6日主显节是耶稣的诞 辰。
12月25日原来是波斯太阳神(即光明之神)密特拉(Mithra)的诞辰，是一个异教徒节日，同时太阳神也是罗马国教众神之一。
这一天又是罗马历书的冬至节，崇拜太阳神的异教徒 都把这一天当作春天的希望，万物复苏的开始。
可能由于这个原因，罗马教会才选择这一天作为圣诞节。
这是教会初期力图把异教徒的风俗习惯基督教化的措施之一。
后来，虽然大多数教会都接受12月25日为圣诞节，但又固各地教会使用的历书不同，具体日期不能统一，于是就把12月24日到第二年的1月6日定为圣诞节节期(Christmas Tide)，各地教会可以根据当地具体情况在这段节期之内庆祝圣诞节。
自从12月25日被大多数教会公认为圣诞节后，原来1月6日的主显节就只纪念耶稣受洗了，但天主教会又把1月6日定为“三王来朝节”，以纪念耶稣生时东方三王(即三位博士)来朝拜的故事。
随着基督教的广泛传播，圣诞节已成为各教派基督徒，甚至广大非基督徒群众的一个重要节日。
在欧美许多国家里，人们非常重视这个节日，把它和新年连在一起，而庆祝活动之热闹与隆 重大大超过了新年，成为一个全民的节日。
12月25日的主要纪念活动都与耶稣降生的传说有关。
2分钟英语演讲带翻译
Hello,everybody!I have some ideas to share with you.I think it is important for everyone to learn English well. 我认为学习英语对于每个人而言都很重要 Firstly, if you can speak English, you can do business with foreigners and earn more money. 首先，如果你能说英语，你能与外国人做生意，挣很多钱 Secondly, you can make more friends if you can speak English. That will bring you more happiness. 其次，如果你能说英语你能交到很多朋友。
那会带给你更多的乐趣 Thirdly, you can get high scores in your English exams if you learn English well, which will please your parents and English teacher. 第三，如果你能学好英语，你能在英语测验中取得高分，能使你的父母和老师觉得欣慰 Fourth, if you learn English well, you can go to study abroad. Then you’ll be able to gain more knowledge and learn about Western cultures and customs, and absorb the best of both Western and Chinese education, which will be of benefit to you in the future. 第四，如果你能学好英语，你能去国外学习。
然后你能获得更多的知识，学习关于西方的文化传统，更好的吸收中西方德教育体系 Finally, if you learn English well, you can get a better job and a higher salary. That means you can enjoy a better quality of life. 最后，如果学好了英语，你能获得一份很好的职业，获得高薪。
那就意味着你能享受高质量的生活 From the above points, you can see the importance of learning English. Therefore, work hard at learning English. 综上所述，你能发现学习英语的重要性，因此，努力学习英语。
Thank your listening.
各国怎么庆祝圣诞节一定要英文的
: In Britain, Christmas Day is normally spent at home, with the family, and it is regarded as a celebration of the family and its continuity. Preparations start well in advance, with the sending of Christmas cards and installation of a decorated Christmas tree in a prominent place in the home. Although it is now a firmly established tradition, the Christmas tree was first popularised by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, who introduced the custom from his native Germany in 1840. 在英国，圣诞节往往在家和一起过被视为对家庭和睦的一种庆祝。
工作很早就开始了，大家寄贺卡且在家最显眼的地方装饰圣诞树。
尽管这已经成为了根深蒂固的传统，圣诞树最早是由维多利亚女王的丈夫，阿尔伯特王子在1840年从德国引入这一风俗，且开始流行起来。
Some houses are decorated with evergreens (plants which do not lose their leaves in winter); a wreath of holly on the front door and garlands of holly, ivy and fir indoors. Bunches of mistletoe are often hung above doorways - any couple passing underneath must exchange kisses! Traditional food is prepared: sweet mince pies, a rich Christmas cake and the Christmas pudding. Everyone has their own favourite recipe, but they’re all packed full of spices, nuts, dried fruit and brandy. Presents are bought and wrapped, and traditionally placed under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Christmas is both a secular and a religious holiday, and many families like to attend a midnight service at church on Christmas Eve, or celebrate Christmas in church on Christmas morning. 一些房子用常青植物（冬天不会掉叶子的植物）装点；前门挂圣洁的花圈，屋内用圣洁的花冠，常春藤和皮毛装饰。
一捆捆的槲寄生经常放在门口上方——任何从下走过的情侣都必须互吻
要准备的传统食物：甜馅的派，一个花式的圣诞蛋糕和圣诞布丁。
人人都有自己喜爱的食谱，但都用足了香料，坚果，干果和白兰地。
礼物是买来包好的，通常都是在圣诞夜摆放在圣诞树下的。
圣诞节也是世俗的宗教节日，许多家庭喜欢在圣诞夜去教堂参加午夜活动，或者在圣诞节早上去教堂庆祝圣诞。
The excitement begins for children on Christmas Eve, when they hang up their stockings (an old sock or, more ambitiously, pillow cases) around the fireplace or at the foot of the bed for Father Christmas to fill with presents. The English Father Christmas or Santa Claus is first recorded in his traditional red and white outfit in a woodcut of 1653, but the story of Santa arriving in his reindeer-drawn sleigh and descending down the chimney to fill children’s stockings with presents derives from the USA. 圣诞节最兴奋的要属孩子了，他们在壁炉边或者床角挂起袜子（一只旧袜子，或者贪心点，一个枕头），来装圣诞老人的礼物。
英国的圣诞老人或者叫Santa Claus最先在1653年被木刻下来，穿着传统的红白服饰，但是关于圣诞老人坐驯鹿拉的雪撬来，并且下到烟囱里给孩子送礼物的故事却是来源于美国的。
Practically everyone sits down to a Christmas dinner in the early afternoon of Christmas Day, traditionally roast turkey, but some families prefer goose or roast beef. The turkey is followed by the Christmas pudding, brought to the table flaming hot. Brandy is poured over the pudding, then lit. After dinner, everyone relaxes by going for a walk, playing games, enjoying their presents or watching television. 实际上，人人都在圣诞节那天下午早早地坐下吃圣诞晚餐，烤火鸡是传统食物，但有些家庭更喜欢鹅或者烤牛肉。
在圣诞布丁之后上的菜就是热气腾腾的火鸡。
白兰地斟在布丁上，然后点燃。
晚饭后，所有人都去散散步放松一下，玩玩游戏，赏玩他们的礼物或者看看电视。
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 西班牙 In Spain different set of gift-giving traditions exists. The holiday season extends to Jan. 6, known as Three Kings Day or the Epiphany.1 It is not until Three Kings Day that Spanish children receive their gifts. On the eve of the Epiphany, children set out a pair of shoes to be filled with treats2 by the Three Kings. Usually, three plates of food and three glasses of wine are left out for the visitors, and the waiting shoes are often stuffed with straw for the camels the Magi ride.3 Although gifts are not given until Three Kings Day, the Spanish still celebrate on Christmas Day. One of the most important Christmas traditions is the construction of the Nativity scene, which depicts the stable Christ was born in, complete with parents, angels and animals.4 These scenes are often elaborate and require a good deal of materials and craftsmanship.5 The need for building materials gave rise to6 another Spanish tradition: the Christmas market. These outdoor markets consist of a series of booths7 set up on streets and in squares. The booths sell everything from ornaments and small gifts to figures and building materials for the Nativity scenes. The Spanish have a number of unique dishes that are traditionally served on Christmas. While some serve turkey, the worldwide favorite, many prefer a distinctly Spanish menu. This meal would consist of almond8 soup followed by seafood. For desert, a candy called marzipan is served. Marzipan is made from almonds, eggs and sugars. Notes: 1. extend: 延续；Three Kings Day: 三圣节，又称Epiphany（主显节），基督教纪念耶稣向世人显现的节日，通常在每年1月6日。
2. treat: 好东西。
3. 通常，三盘食物和三杯酒是为招待三位访客特意留下的，准备（装礼物）的鞋子中一般都会填满稻草以供东方三博士所骑的骆驼食用。
Magi: 东方三博士，为《圣经》中人物，指向初生的耶稣朝拜献礼的东方三圣，下文中提到的the Three Wisemen与此同义。
4. Nativity scene: 也作Nativity play，圣诞剧，关于耶稣诞生的戏剧，通常由儿童在圣诞节期间演出；depict: 描述；stable: 马厩，根据《圣经》记载，耶稣诞生在马厩中。
5. elaborate: 精心计划或制作的；craftsmanship: 技能，技术。
6. give rise to: 引起，导致。
7. booth: 货摊，摊位。
8. almond: 杏仁。
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 瑞士 Beautifully dressed small kids visit homes with beautiful gifts a week before Christmas day. Ringing of bell is become a custom. Villagers of distinct villages compete while calling people for midnight mass by ringing the bell. After midnight mass, homemade doughnuts are shared among family members. On 6th December, Chlausjagen festival or feast of St. Nichohlas is celebrated. A Swiss person eagerly awaits the arrival of Christkindli. He distributes Christmas gifts among people. There is one special fairy tale tram in Zurich. Santa visits on this tram along with little children. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 澳大利亚 The traditional meal in Australia during Christmas celebrations is the turkey dinner, pork and ham. Christmas plum pudding is one of the famous Christmas desserts. Sometimes gold nuggets are also present in Christmas puddings during Christmas gold rushes. Bondi Beach in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney is one of the famous hang out for thousands of visitors during Christmas celebrations. Christmas Eve in Australia is known for celebrating Carols by Candlelight. During Christmas celebrations, thousands of people surround them with Christmas Bush. Christmas Bush is a native Christmas native plant with red flowered leaves. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 日本 Although, a few percentage of Japanese population believe in Christ, still people love to decorate their home and stores with Christmas trees. Exchanging of Christmas gifts is an important Christmas tradition in Japan. Hotei-osho acts as Santa Claus during Christmas celebrations. He is a Buddhist monk. In Japan, Christmas is celebrated by doing nice things, such as helping needy or sick people in hospitals. Christian missionaries mark the arrival of Christmas celebrations. Turkey is one of the famous Christmas recipes in Japan. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 智利 Little clayed figures are placed near the Christmas tree in Chile. This is referred as pesebre. Father of Christmas in Chile is Viejito Pascuero. He wishes everyone Feliz Navidad y un Prospero Anc Nuevo or Happy Christmas. His arrival is quite similar to Santa Claus. The reindeer draws his cab. Famous Christmas meal of Chile areb azuele de ave, chicken soup wijt stuffed potatoes, corn on cob and onions. Pan de pasqua is another mouth-watering Christmas recipes. it is usually Christmas bread comprised of candies and fruits. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 奥地利 Christmas celebrations start with the feast of St. Nicholas. Saint is accompanied with a devil. He asks small children about their good and bad actions. Toys, sweets and nuts are gifted to good children. Brass instruments are used for playing chorale music. Carol singers visit house to house with blazing torches and manger. They assemble on the steps of church. In the year 1818, song Silent Night was sung first time. It was sung in the village church located in Oberndorf. Traditional Christmas dinner of Austria is baked carp. Good children are rewarded with nuts, apples and sweets by St. Nicholas on 6th December. St. Nicholas is also known as Heiliger Nikolaus. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 丹麦 On Christmas Eve, dinner starts with rice pudding. This rice pudding is comprised of a magical almond. Christmas recipe in Denmark also comprised of goose, red cabbage and browned potatoes, along with pastries and cakes. Christmas plate is one of the world famous Danish traditions. During earlier times, rich Dans used to gift plates biscuits and fruits to their servants. Christmas decoration plays significant role during Christmas celebrations. People decorate their houses with bright paper, wooden bits and straw. Parents usually decorate Christmas trees in a secret manner. Children are not allowed to see Christmas tree. Christmas tree is beautifully lit up and family members assemble around it on Christmas Eve. All of them sing Christmas carols and dance.
谁有伊丽莎白女王在位60周年演讲稿，要英文原稿的。
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顺便再介绍一下她老人家
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons,I am most grateful for your Loyal Addresses and the generous words of the Lord Speaker and Mr. Speaker.This great institution has been at the heart of the country and the lives of our people throughout its history. As Parliamentarians, you share with your forebears a fundamental role in the laws and decisions of your own age. Parliament has survived as an unshakeable cornerstone of our constitution and our way of life.History links monarchs and Parliament, a connecting thread from one period to the next. So, in an era when the regular, worthy rhythm of life is less eye-catching than doing something extraordinary, I am reassured that I am merely the second Sovereign to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee.As today, it was my privilege to address you during my Silver and Golden Jubilees. Many of you were present ten years ago and some of you will recall the occasion in 1977. Since my Accession, I have been a regular visitor to the Palace of Westminster and, at the last count, have had the pleasurable duty of treating with twelve Prime Ministers.Over such a period, one can observe that the experience of venerable old age can be a mighty guide but not a prerequisite for success in public office. I am therefore very pleased to be addressing many younger Parliamentarians and also those bringing such a wide range of background and experience to your vital, national work.During these years as your Queen, the support of my family has, across the generations, been beyond measure. Prince Philip is, I believe, well-known for declining compliments of any kind. But throughout he has been a constant strength and guide. He and I are very proud and grateful that The Prince of Wales and other members of our family are travelling on my behalf in this Diamond Jubilee year to visit all the Commonwealth Realms and a number of other Commonwealth countries.These overseas tours are a reminder of our close affinity with the Commonwealth, encompassing about one-third of the world’s population. My own association with the Commonwealth has taught me that the most important contact between nations is usually contact between its peoples. An organisation dedicated to certain values, the Commonwealth has flourished and grown by successfully promoting and protecting that contact.At home, Prince Philip and I will be visiting towns and cities up and down the land. It is my sincere hope that the Diamond Jubilee will be an opportunity for people to come together in a spirit of neighbourliness and celebration of their own communities.We also hope to celebrate the professional and voluntary service given by millions of people across the country who are working for the public good. They are a source of vital support to the welfare and wellbeing of others, often unseen or overlooked.And as we reflect upon public service, let us again be mindful of the remarkable sacrifice and courage of our Armed Forces. Much may indeed have changed these past sixty years but the valour of those who risk their lives for the defence and freedom of us all remains undimmed.The happy relationship I have enjoyed with Parliament has extended well beyond the more than three and a half thousand Bills I have signed into law. I am therefore very touched by the magnificent gift before me, generously subscribed by many of you. Should this beautiful window cause just a little extra colour to shine down upon this ancient place, I should gladly settle for that.We are reminded here of our past, of the continuity of our national story and the virtues of resilience, ingenuity and tolerance which created it. I have been privileged to witness some of that history and, with the support of my family, rededicate myself to the service of our great country and its people now and in the years to come.伊丽莎白二世是英国温莎王朝第四代君主、英王乔治六世的长女。
英女王伊丽莎白二世(19张) 1936年，她的伯父爱德华八世坚持同离婚两次的辛普森夫人结婚而被迫逊位。
由她的父亲艾伯特继承王位，称为乔治六世，伊丽莎白则成为王储。
1947年7月9日，因她的远房表兄、希腊和丹麦王子菲利普·冯·石勒苏益格-荷尔斯泰因-宗德堡-格吕克斯堡（现为爱丁堡公爵，菲利普亲王）放弃希腊王位继承权，改东正教信仰为英国圣公会，加入国籍并取了个简短的名字菲利普·蒙巴顿。
英王室才同意他们订婚，同年11月20日结婚。
1952年2月乔治六世病逝。
伊丽莎白接替父王正式即位，并于次年6月2日在伦敦威斯敏斯特教堂举行加冕仪式。
除了作为英国世袭国家元首，她是：英国女王、加拿大女王、澳大利亚女王、新西兰女王、巴巴多斯女王、巴布亚新几内亚女王、巴哈马女王、伯利兹、安提瓜和巴布达女王、格林纳达女王、圣基茨和尼维斯女王、圣卢西亚女王、圣文森特女王、格林纳丁斯女王、所罗门群岛君主、图瓦卢女王、牙买加女王和英联邦（52个成员国）最高元首。
伊丽莎白二世有三子一女。
长子查尔斯王子（威尔士亲王）、次子安德鲁王子、三子爱德华王子、女儿安妮公主。
查尔斯王子和他的两个儿子威廉王子、哈里王子分别是排名一、二、三位的王室继承人。
1986年10月，伊丽莎白二世访问中国。
伊丽莎白二世 伊丽莎白在宗教、道德标准和家庭事务上非常保守。
她对待宗教责任十分严肃，并将她的加冕誓言看得很重。
这是为什么她不太可能退位的原因之一。
像她的母亲一样，伊丽莎白女王从来没有原谅爱德华八世选择退位，因为在她看来他抛弃了自己的职责，并迫使自己的父亲负担其这个责任，而这一责任又被视为是缩短其父亲寿命的罪魁祸首。
关于西方的节日(中英文都要)
元旦(1月1日)-----NEW YEAR'S DAY 成人节(日本，1月15日)-----ADULTS DAY 情人节(2月14日)-----ST.VALENTINE'S DAY (VALENTINE'S DAY) 元宵节(阴历1月15日)-----LANTERN FESTIVAL 狂欢节（巴西，二月中、下旬)-----CARNIVAL 桃花节(日本女孩节，3月3日)-----PEACH FLOWER FESTIVAL (DOLL'S FESTIVAL） 国际妇女节(3月8日)-----INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 圣帕特里克节(爱尔兰，3月17日)-----ST. PATRICK'S DAY 枫糖节(加拿大，3-4月)-----MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL 愚人节(4月1日)-----FOOL'S DAY 复活节(春分月圆后第一个星期日)-----EASTER 宋干节(泰国新年4月13日)-----SONGKRAN FESTIVAL DAY 食品节(新加坡，4月17日)-----FOOD FESTIVAL 国际劳动节(5月1日)-----INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 男孩节(日本，5月5日)-----BOY'S DAY 母亲节(5月的第二个星期日)-----MOTHER'S DAY 把斋节-----BAMADAN 开斋节(4月或5月，回历十月一日)-----LESSER BAIRAM 银行休假日(英国, 5月31日)-----BANK HOLIDAY 国际儿童节(6月1日)-----INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY 父亲节(6月的第三个星期日)-----FATHER'S DAY 端午节(阴历5月5日)-----DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 仲夏节(北欧6月)-----MID-SUMMER DAY 古尔邦节(伊斯兰节，7月下旬)-----CORBAN 筷子节(日本，8月4日)-----CHOPSTICS DAY 中秋节(阴历8月15日)-----MOON FESTIVAL 教师节(中国，9月10日)-----TEACHER'S DAY 敬老节(日本，9月15日)-----OLD PEOPLE'S DAY 啤酒节(德国十月节，10月10日)-----OKTOBERFEST 南瓜节(北美10月31日)-----PUMPKIN DAY 鬼节(万圣节除夕，10月31日夜)-----HALLOWEEN 万圣节(11月1日)-----HALLOWMAS 感恩节(美国，11月最后一个星期4)-----THANKSGIVING 护士节(12月12日)-----NRUSE DAY 圣诞除夕(12月24日)-----CHRISTMAS EVE 圣诞节(12月25日)-----CHRISTMAS DAD 节礼日(12月26日)-----BOXING DAY 新年除夕(12月31日)-----NEW YEAR'S EVE(a bank holiday in many countries) 春节(阴历一月一日)-----SPRING FESTIVAL (CHINESE NEW YEAR)
关于“中国人需要过圣诞节吗”的英语作文
As China becomes more integrated in the global community, western customs, together with western cummodities are imported into the chinese market. Western festivals, especially Christmas, gain popularities quickly among Chinese, especial the westernized new generation. The celebration of western festivals ignited heated debates. Some argue that Christmas is overshadowing traditional festivals like the Spring Festival and it signals the destructive process of westernization among the Chinese and thus it should be condemned. However, I take a more optimistic stand on this phonomenon as it signifies China's opening up to the world and its readiliness to appreciate other cultures. Moreover, we have our distinctive way of celebrating Christmas. Instead of going to the church like the Americans, we regard Christmas as an opportune time to shop and to enjoy ourselves, as many shopping centres offer discounts to attract costumers in Christmas season. As such, our values are not deeply altered by our celebration of christmas.
英语演讲稿3分钟带翻译
Keep Your Direction 坚持你的方向What would you do if you failed? Many people may choose to give up. However, the surest way to success is to keep your direction and stick to your goal.On your way to success, you must keep your direction. It is just like a lamp, guiding you in darkness and helping you overcome obstacles on your way. Otherwise, you will easily get lost or hesitate to go ahead.Direction means objectives. You can get nowhere without an objective in life.You can try to write your objective on paper and make some plans to achieve it. In this way, you will know how to arrange your time and to spend your time properly. And you should also have a belief that you are sure to succeed as long as you keep your direction all the time.翻译：如果了你会怎么做
很可能会选择。
然而，要想成功，最可靠的方法就是坚的方向和目标。
在通往成功的路上，你必须坚持你的方向。
它就像一盏灯，在黑暗中为你指路，帮助你度过难关。
否则，你很容易就会迷失方向或犹豫不前。
方向意味着目标。
人生如果没有目标，将一事无成。
你可以试着把你的目标写在纸上，并制定实现目标的计划。
这样，你就会懂得如何合理安排时间，如何正确地支配时间。
而且你还要有这样的信念：只要你一直坚持自己的方向，你就一定可以成功。
求一篇初中校园广播稿，不要太官腔，贴近生活的那种(如介绍Justin Bibber，圣诞节，历史等等）速度
圣诞节广播?真有个性!! 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。
红色与白色相映成趣的是圣诞老人，他是圣诞节活动中最受欢迎的人物。
西方儿童在圣诞夜临睡之前，要在壁炉前或枕头旁放上一只袜子，等候圣诞老人在他们入睡后把礼物放在袜子内。
在西方，扮演圣诞老人也是一种习俗。
圣诞树 据称，圣诞树最早出现在古罗马12月中旬的农神节，德国传教士尼古斯在公元8世纪用纵树供奉圣婴。
随后，德国人把12月24日作为亚当和夏娃的节日，在家放上象征伊甸园的“乐园树”，上挂代表圣饼的小甜饼，象征赎罪；还点上蜡烛，象征基督。
到16世纪，宗教改革者马丁.路德，为求得一个满天星斗的圣诞之夜，设计出在家中布置一颗装着蜡烛的圣诞树。
不过，西方关于圣诞树的来历流行着另一种说法：有个善良的农民，在圣诞节那天，热情地招待了一名流浪的孩子，临别时，孩子折下一树枝插在地上树枝立即长成大树，孩子指着这树对农民说，每年今日，树上都长满礼物，以报答你们的盛情。
所以，今天人们所见的圣诞树上总是挂满了小礼物。
. 圣诞歌 长期以来，一直流行的圣诞歌主要有三个，一个是《平安夜》；一个是《听，天使报佳音》；第三个是《铃铛儿响叮当》。
圣诞老人 圣诞老人原指公元4世纪时小亚细亚专区 的主教尼古拉，他因和蔼可亲慷慨济贫万里闻名。
到了6世纪，东方把他尊称为圣尼古拉。
由于民间有关尼古拉的传说中，都联系到少年儿童和礼物，从此，圣诞老人便成为专门在圣诞节向孩子们送礼物的慈祥老人的形象。
到了18世纪，通过文学和绘画，圣诞老人逐渐成为身穿红外衣的白胡子、白眉毛老人形象。
圣诞卡 世界上第一张圣诞卡是1843年英国人亨利.高乐爵士提议，由约翰.卡尔葛荷斯利设计的。
卡片上画的是一个贵族家庭，三代人一齐举杯对一位不在场的亲友表示祝贺。
画面采用棕色调，洋溢温馨的氛围。
祝福语写在卡片正面下方：祝你圣诞节和新年快乐。
当时他印了1000张，没有用完的印刷厂就以每张1先令的价钱卖出。
圣诞卡就这样诞生了。
圣诞礼物 据《圣经》记载，来自东方的圣人在耶稣降生的时候赠送礼物，这就是圣诞老人为儿童赠送礼品习俗的由来。
英国少年儿童在圣诞前夕把长统袜子放在壁炉旁，相信圣诞老人在夜里会从大烟囱下来，给他们带来满袜子的礼物。
法国的少年儿童把鞋放在门口，让“圣婴来时把礼物放在鞋里面。
” 圣诞大餐 正像中国人过春节吃年饭一样，欧美人过圣诞节也很注重全家人围坐在圣诞树下，共进节日美餐。
圣诞大餐吃火鸡的习俗始于1620年。
这种风俗盛于美国。
英国人的圣诞大餐是烤鹅，而非火鸡。
奥大利人爱在平安夜里，全家老小约上亲友成群结队地到餐馆去吃一顿圣诞大餐，其中，火鸡、腊鸡、烧牛仔肉和猪腿必不可少，同时伴以名酒，吃得大餐 适合吗
