1. Christmas is a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated on December 25 by millions of people around the world. It commemorates (纪念) the birth of Jesus Christ. The festival dated from as early as 336 AD. Gradually it evolved into a religious as well as secular celebration, celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians. 圣诞节是一个被广泛庆祝的文化节日，全世界有许 许多多的人在12月25日庆祝这一节日。它是为了纪 念耶稣基督的诞辰。该节日最早可追溯到公园336 年。渐渐地，这一节日演变为一个既是宗教又是非 宗教的节日，越来越多的非基督徒也庆祝圣诞节。
2. Today Christmas is observed as an important festival and public holiday around the world. Christmas customs differ in different countries. Popular modern customs of the holiday include an exchange of Christmas cards and gifts, Christmas singing, church attendance, the display of various Christmas decorations and trees, family gatherings, and a special meal preparation. 如今，圣诞节在全球被作为一个重大的节日和公共 假日来庆祝。不同国家的圣诞节习俗也各不相同。 现代流行的圣诞节风俗包括交换圣诞贺卡和圣诞礼 物、唱圣诞歌曲、参加教堂活动、摆放各种圣诞装 饰品和圣诞树、举行家庭聚会以及准备一顿特别的 大餐。
3. To small children, the festival is full of fantasy and surprise. Legend has it that Santa Claus will enter each house through the chimney and bring gifts to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve. Because giftgiving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival heighten economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, the holiday has also become a significant event and a key sales period for business. 对小孩们来说，这个节日充满了幻想和惊喜。据传 说，圣诞老人会在圣诞夜从烟囱进入每户人家，给 乖巧听话的孩子带来礼物。由于圣诞节送礼物以及 许多其他方面推动了基督徒和非基督徒的经济活动， 圣诞节也因此成为商家的一个重大活动和主要销售 季。
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