关西班牙圣诞节文化简介英语版
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in spain different set of giftgiving traditions exists the holiday season extends to jan 6 known as three kings day or the epiphany1 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 ride3
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 animals4 these scenes are often elaborate and require a good deal of materials and craftsmanship5 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 三圣节称epiphany(显节)基督教纪念耶稣世显现节日通常年1月6日
2 treat 东西
3 通常三盘食物三杯酒招三位访客特意留准备(装礼物)鞋子中般会填满稻草供东方三博士骑骆驼食magi 东方三博士圣中物指初生耶稣拜献礼东方三圣文中提the three wisemen义
4 nativity scene 作nativity play圣诞剧关耶稣诞生戏剧通常童圣诞节期间演出depict 描述stable 马厩根圣记载耶稣诞生马厩中
5 elaborate 精心计划制作craftsmanship 技技术
6 give rise to 引起导致
7 booth 货摊摊位
8 almond 杏仁
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