圣诞节英汉互译PPT.ppt

圣诞老人的来历 The concept of the American Santa Claus originated with St. Nicholas, who was born in Asia Minor in 280 A.D. He was known as a kind, benevolent man; indeed made a saint because of his generosity. 美国人关于圣诞老人的概念源于圣-尼古拉斯，他生于公元280年的小亚细亚。众所周知，他是个和蔼、慈善的人；确实，由于他的慷慨宽大而成为一位圣徒。 In honor of St. Nicholas, December 6 became the traditional day in Europe for the exchange of Christmas gifts and the beginning of the holiday season. 为了纪念圣-尼古拉斯，按照欧洲传统，12月6日就是交换圣诞礼物的日子，也标志着圣诞假期开始。 Dutch immigrants to the United States brought with them their version of the gift-giving St. Nicholas, known as Sinter Klass.