雙語閱讀材料：感恩節(jié)的來源以及意義

Significance of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is observed to thank God for the bounty he had bestowed for the year and all those who have extended support in difficult times. Thanksgiving holds similar meaning to harvest festival observed in many traditions, the celebration is very popular in countries like US and Canada. In the US, Thanksgiving is celebrated on fourth Thursday in November month. And in Canada, it is celebrated on second Monday in October month. On this day, families and friends gather together for sumptuous dinner. Preparations for the day begin well before Thanksgiving Day. They put up giant balloon decoration and send greetings and gifts to near and dear ones. Elders make it a point to instill values and explain meaning of Thanksgiving to children on this day. The celebration is often marked with family get together, fun fare and merriment.

感恩節(jié)，作為一個感恩的日子，既要感謝上帝這一年來無私的饋贈，也要感謝所有曾在困難時期給予過幫助的人們。通過感恩節(jié)的許多傳統(tǒng)習(xí)俗可以看出，感恩節(jié)也是一個慶祝豐收的節(jié)日。在美國和加拿大，慶�；顒邮欠浅Ｊ軞g迎的。美國的感恩節(jié)是每年11月的第四個星期四。加拿大的感恩節(jié)是每年10月的第二個星期一。每到這一天，親朋好友們圍聚一團，共享盛宴。早在感恩節(jié)到來之前，一切準(zhǔn)備已經(jīng)就緒。人們用大型氣球把周圍裝飾一新，向親愛的伙伴們贈送禮物，傳遞祝福。老人們不忘在這一天諄諄善誘，給孩子講述感恩節(jié)的意義�？傊�，慶祝感恩節(jié)往往意味著家人的團聚、誘人的美食以及歡樂的氛圍。

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Thanksgiving Traditional Significance

The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving in the US goes way back to 1565 when hundreds of Spanish migrants arrived at St. Augustine, Florida. They organized first collective Thanksgiving to offer gratitude for their safe passage to America. Later on, it was held in 1619 at the Virginia Colony; in 1621 by the Pilgrims of Plymouthand in 1777 following the Battle of Saratoga. However, on October 3rd, 1789, George Washington declared November 26th, 1789 as Thanksgiving Day. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln renewed the tradition by setting the last Thursday of November as the Thanksgiving Day. In Canada, wayfarer Martin Frobisher first held Thanksgiving service in 1578. It has been held every year in Canada since 1879.

美國人民慶祝感恩節(jié)的傳統(tǒng)可追溯到1565年，當(dāng)時數(shù)以百計的西班牙移民來到佛羅里達州的圣奧古斯丁。當(dāng)時他們籌辦了歷史上第一個感恩節(jié)，為他們順利到達美洲表示感恩。此后，1619年，在弗吉尼亞殖民地舉行了感恩儀式；1621年普利茅斯清教徒們也舉行了感恩典禮；隨后在1777年發(fā)生了薩拉托加戰(zhàn)役。而在1789年10月3日，喬治·華盛頓宣布把1789年11月26日定為感恩節(jié)。1863年，亞伯拉罕·林肯把感恩節(jié)的日期重新設(shè)定為11月的最后一個星期四。在加拿大，探險家馬丁·弗羅比歇于1578年首次舉行了感恩節(jié)的禮拜儀式。從1879年開始，加拿大每年都會慶祝感恩節(jié)。

Offering Prayer

People begin Thanksgiving Day by going to church in the morning to offer prayers to God. The Churches also present special service on Thanksgiving Day. Communal prayers are also being held on this special day. At home, family members recite verses or prayers from bible to thank almighty God for his love and generosity.

清晨時分，人們紛紛到教堂向上帝禱告，于是感恩節(jié)的一天就這樣開始了。在感恩節(jié)當(dāng)天，許多教堂也都會舉行特別的禮拜儀式。全民祈禱也在這天舉行。在家里，家庭成員們在一起背誦《圣經(jīng)》中的祈禱文以感謝上帝的慷慨與慈愛。

Family Get-together

Members of family who live far away visit home to celebrate the day. Family and friends gather to sing, dance and play games. Elaborate dinners are served consisting of stuffed turkeys as a main course of the meal along with various side dishes such as sweet corn, cranberries, olives and mashed potatoes. The deserts served are pecan tart with cream, triangle cookies pumpkin pot of cream, cranberry blueberry mix pie, tapioca pudding, pumpkin pie and apple pie. It is a custom to say prayers before eating a dinner. At dinner table, people make a wish. They try to get the wishbone of the Turkey meat as it is believed that their wish will be granted by almighty God.

遠(yuǎn)方的家人都會趕回家來慶祝這一節(jié)日。親朋好友們圍聚在一起，大家唱歌、跳舞、做游戲。美味佳肴自然是少不了的：除了香濃的烤火雞作為主食以外，還會有些附加菜肴，比如甜玉米、蔓越橘、橄欖以及土豆泥等。甜品則包括：奶油核桃餡餅、三角形南瓜壺奶油餅干、紅莓藍(lán)莓派、木薯布丁、南瓜派和蘋果派等。吃飯前，先祈禱，這是傳統(tǒng)的習(xí)慣。人們在餐桌前祈禱，以許下自己的心愿。人人都想得到火雞的許愿骨，因為人們相信，得到了許愿骨，即得到了上帝的賜福，愿望一定會實現(xiàn)。

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Feeding the Poor

People also engage in feeding the poor. In some cases, communal feeding is arranged for the poor as they collect food from numerous organization days before Thanksgiving. Most of communal feedings for the poor consist of canned food. And there are others who offer their voluntary service for the community on this day.

感恩節(jié)期間，人們也會救濟窮人。有時，在感恩節(jié)到來之前，公共救濟就已經(jīng)展開了，就像他們從許多其他機構(gòu)中得到救濟食品一樣。大多數(shù)救濟食品都是罐裝食品。此外，還有其他的很多熱心腸的人們，也會選擇在感恩節(jié)這天，為社區(qū)提供志愿者服務(wù)。

Public Parades

In the United States, large numbers of public parades are carried out on Thanksgiving Day. And some others indulge in recreation and shopping. So, on Thanksgiving Day people indulge in lavish feasting with family and friends whilst also offering gratitude to almighty God. It is the day to remember the kindness of God and those who have given support in our lives.

在美國，感恩節(jié)當(dāng)天會有許多人參與公眾游行。還有一些人縱情于各種娛樂和購物活動中。因此，感恩節(jié)不僅是人們向上帝表達感恩的日子，也是與親朋好友共享盛宴的日子。感恩節(jié)不僅感恩上帝的恩澤，也要感恩所有出現(xiàn)在我們生命中給予支持的那些人。

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