東正教和天主教使用不同的歷法慶祝圣誕節(jié)，前者使用舊歷”，即儒略歷”（Julian Calendar），后者使用 公歷”，即格里高利歷（Gregorian Calendar）。有興趣的同學(xué)還可以去了解下公元1582年消失的十天...
01 Noel n.圣誕節(jié)
（尤用于圣誕頌歌的副歌和圣誕賀卡上）
Christmas， especially as a refrain in carols and on Christmas cards
這個單詞來自于法語Noёl, Joyeux Noёl 就是法語的圣誕快樂~
The humble shepherds were the first to hear and ponder the wonderous news of the birth of Christ-the firstNoel, the joy of which we celebrate today.
這群謙卑的牧羊人成為了第一個聽到且思量耶穌誕生的驚天新聞的人，這第一個圣誕節(jié)，也是我們今日歡慶的來源。
02 the Nativity n.耶穌誕生
the birth of Jesus Christ
Anativityscene
耶穌誕生的場景
Nativityplays.
耶穌誕生劇
The Church of theNativitysits on the spot where the Bible says Jesus was born.
基督降生教堂坐落在圣經(jīng)所謂的耶穌誕生地。
03 Christmastide n.圣誕節(jié)節(jié)期
In religious terms, the Christmas season is sometimes considered to extend from Christmas Eve to the feast of the Epiphany or Twelfth Day on January 6. This period is sometimes calledChristmastide, though this word can also be used in more general way to refer to the period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.
從宗教方面來說，圣誕季有時指從平安夜到主顯日，即1月6日。這一段時間被稱為圣誕節(jié)節(jié)期。但是一般人們把平安夜到元旦的這段時間當(dāng)作圣誕節(jié)節(jié)期。
04 Yule n.圣誕節(jié)（古）
Chrismas
01 "Your partners for theYuleBall, Potter," she said coldly.
你帶她去參加圣誕舞會呀？波特，”她冷冷地說道。
02 You told me at theYuleBall a house-elf called Dobby had given you a Christmas present.
你在圣誕節(jié)舞會上跟我說，有一個叫多比的家養(yǎng)小精靈送了你一件圣誕禮物。
03 You call this aYuleparty? No fruit?
你管這叫圣誕聚會？連個果盤都沒有？
05 carol n.頌歌 vi歡樂地說話、歡唱
a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas.
Singcarolsaround the Christmas tree.
圍著圣誕樹唱圣誕歌。
She was cheerfullycarollingthe words of the song.
她快樂地念著這首歌地歌詞。
