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SantaClaus 圣诞老人

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, SaintNicholas, Saint Nick is a legendary character originating in WesternChristian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behavedchildren on the night of Christmas Eve or during the early morning hoursof Christmas Day.

圣诞老人是一个传奇人物，起源于西方基督教文化，据说他会在圣诞节前夜或圣诞节清晨给表现好的孩子们送礼物。

Christmastree 圣诞树

A common Christmas decoration covered with ornaments, tinsel, and lights;presents are placed under the tree then opened on Christmas morning.

一种常见的圣诞装饰，通常覆盖着装饰品、金属丝和灯饰; 圣诞礼物通常被放在圣诞树下，然后在圣诞节早晨打开。

Mistletoe 槲寄生

A plant with red or white berries that is hung around the house atChristmas time; it is traditional to kiss someone you love beneath themistletoe.

圣诞节时挂在房子周围的一种有红色或白色浆果的植物；在槲寄生下亲吻你爱的人是一种传统。

Nutcracker 胡桃夹子

A device in the shape of person whose mouth cracks open nuts; this is afestive symbol because of the toy nutcracker doll from the ballet, TheNutcracker.

胡桃夹子一种嘴巴裂开坚果的人形装置; 因为芭蕾舞剧《胡桃夹子》中的玩具娃娃胡桃夹子也成为了圣诞节的象征。

Eggnog 蛋奶酒

A festive drink made with eggs, milk, sugar, and rum.

一种用鸡蛋，牛奶，糖和朗姆酒制成的圣诞限定饮料。 

Gingerbread 姜饼

A type of cookie flavored with ginger and molasses; can also be made intothe shape of a house and decorated with candy and frosting.

一种用姜和糖蜜调味的饼干; 也可以做成房子的形状，用糖果和糖霜装饰。

Candy cane 拐杖糖

A peppermint stick with red and white stripes.

一种有红色和白色条纹的薄荷棒棒糖

Reindeer 驯鹿

Although it is a real type of deer, reindeer have become a symbol of theholiday season because of Santa’s reindeers, which have the power to fly andpull his sled around the world. 

虽然驯鹿是一种真正的鹿，但由于圣诞老人的驯鹿拥有飞行和拉动雪橇环游世界的能力，驯鹿也已经成为圣诞节的象征之一。

Snowflake 雪花

A feathery ice crystal that forms into snow. 

一种羽毛状冰晶，雪花堆积就成了雪

Snowman 雪人

A man made out of three different sized balls of snow andoften dressed with a hat, scarf, and corncob pipe. Building snowmenis a holiday tradition.

三个不同大小的雪球组成的人，通常戴帽子、围巾和玉米棒。堆雪人是圣诞节的传统。

Stocking 圣诞袜

A long sock hung by the fireplace that can be filled with presents. 

壁炉旁悬挂着一条长袜子，用来装圣诞礼物。

Wreath 花环

A circular arrangement of flowers, foliage, and bows that can be hung on adoor or above a fireplace.

花朵，叶子和蝴蝶结的组成圆环，圣诞节时可以挂在门上或壁炉上方。>>【立即咨询】 

这些圣诞词汇你学会了吗，掏出小本本记下，你将很快在圣诞季用上这些词！