西方的主要节日 Festivals in the West

Christmas comes on December 25th. It's the most important festival of the year in the western world. At Christmas time, schools, shops and offices close for holiday period, so people can spend time at home with their families. Nowadays, Christmas is celebrated by westerners and Americans by sending gifts and Christmas cards, preparing delicious food, and decorating homes with colorful lights and Christmas trees.

圣诞节在十二月二十五日。这是西方国家一年中最重要的节日。在圣诞节的时候，学校，商店和办公室都不开门因为是节日期间，人们可以在家里陪伴家人。如今是西方人和美国人通过送礼物和圣诞卡，准备美味的食物，用彩灯和圣诞树装饰家居来庆祝圣诞节。

Saint Valentine's Day falls on February 14th. It's the best time for the lovers. Now it's the most romantic holiday both in the United States and the European countries. On that day, lovers always exchange their gifts with each other, such as chocolates, roses or rings.

情人节是在二月十四日。是情侣们的最好时光。现在，在美国和欧洲国家都是最浪漫的节日。在这一天，情侣们总是彼此互相交换礼物，如巧克力，玫瑰花或戒指。

Easter always comes on the first or second weekend in April. This is a religious holiday, and it also celebrates the coming spring. On Easter Sunday, many people go to church, and they wear their best clothes. Children are happy on this day as well, because they can play with Easter eggs.

复活节是在四月的第一或第二个周末。这是一个宗教节日，也是庆祝春天的到来。在复活节的星期日，许多人穿上最好的衣服去教堂。孩子们在这一天也是快乐的，因为他们可以玩复活节彩蛋。

Halloween is on October 31st, and it's the holiday for the children. On that day, they always make pumpkin lanterns and wear masks. They go from house to house and ask" Trick or Treat", so as to receive something to eat. If they don't get a treat, they will do some naughty things.

十月三十一日是万圣节，这是孩子们的节日。在那一天，他们总是做南瓜灯笼、戴面具。他们挨家挨户去问“不招待就使坏”，从而得到一些吃的东西。如果他们没有得到招待，他们会做一些顽皮的事情。

Thanks Giving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November.A day of thanks for good harvest, it's celebrated with a big dinner, and the turkey is the major dish.

感恩节是在十一月的第四个星期四。对丰收的感谢，用一顿丰盛的晚餐来庆祝，而火鸡则是主要的菜。