感恩节相关英语

Thanksgiving Day is a traditional festival in the United States, Canada, and some other countries, which is usually held on the fourth Thursday of November each year. On this day, people usually gather together to give thanks for the harvest and other good things they have received in the past year, and express their gratitude to God and family members, friends, and other important people in their lives.

感恩节是美国、加拿大和其他一些国家的传统节日，通常在每年11月的第四个星期四举行。在这一天，人们会聚在一起感谢过去一年的收获和美好事物，并向上帝、家人、朋友和生活中其他重要的人表达感激之情。

The Origin of Thanksgiving Day 

感恩节的由来

The origin of Thanksgiving Day can be traced back to the early days of the United States, when the Pilgrims, who were fleeing religious persecution in England, arrived in the New World in 1621. After a difficult winter, they were saved by the help of Native Americans, who taught them how to grow crops and hunt. In order to express their gratitude to God and others, the Pilgrims held a feast in the spring of 1621 and invited the Native Americans to join them. This was the first Thanksgiving Day in history. Since then, Thanksgiving Day has become an important traditional festival in the United States and Canada, and has also spread to other countries.

感恩节的起源可以追溯到美国早期，1621年，为了逃避英国的宗教迫害，清教徒来到新大陆。在经历了一个艰难的冬天后，他们在印第安人的帮助下获救，印第安人教会了他们如何种植庄稼和狩猎。清教徒们为了表达对上帝和他人的感激之情，在1621年春天举行了一场盛宴，并邀请印第安人加入他们。这是历史上的第一个感恩节。从那时起，感恩节就成为美国和加拿大的一个重要的传统节日，并传播到其他国家。

The Traditions of Thanksgiving Day 

感恩节的传统

Family Reunion 家庭团聚

On Thanksgiving Day, many people will return to their hometowns to reunite with their families. This is a very important tradition in the United States, because many people move away from their hometowns after graduation and do not have the opportunity to see their families often.

在感恩节这一天，许多人会回到家乡与家人团聚。这在美国是一个非常重要的传统，因为许多人毕业后离开家乡，没有机会经常见到他们的家人。

Feast 大餐

The main meal of Thanksgiving Day is dinner, which is usually served at noon or in the evening. Before the meal, some families may hold a short grace, led by the head of the family, to express their gratitude to God and others. The feast is an important part of Thanksgiving Day. It usually includes a turkey stuffed with dressing and vegetables, roasted or baked in the oven; potatoes in their skins roasted in the oven; cranberry sauce made from cranberries and sugar; and pumpkin pie made from pumpkin and pie crust.

感恩节的主餐是晚餐，通常在中午或晚上供应。在饭前，一些家庭可能会在一家之主的带领下进行短暂的祷告，以表达他们对上帝和他人的感激之情。盛宴是感恩节的重要组成部分。它通常包括一只填满调料和蔬菜的火鸡，在烤箱里烧熟或烘烤;带皮的土豆在烤箱里烤熟;由蔓越莓和糖制成的蔓越莓酱;还有用南瓜和饼皮做成的南瓜派。

Watching football 看橄榄球赛

Many Americans like to watch football matches on Thanksgiving Day. The NFL's games have become a traditional part of the Thanksgiving celebration, attracting football fans and TV viewers to watch the games and celebrate the holiday together. The Thanksgiving Day games are usually held in the early afternoon, allowing families and friends to gather together for a traditional Thanksgiving meal before or after the games. Some of the most famous and anticipated games of the season are played on Thanksgiving Day, including the traditional Turkey Bowl matchups between longtime rivals.

许多美国人喜欢在感恩节看橄榄球比赛。美国国家橄榄球联盟的比赛已经成为感恩节庆祝活动的传统组成部分，吸引了橄榄球迷和电视观众观看比赛，共同庆祝节日。感恩节比赛通常在下午早些时候举行，让家人和朋友在比赛之前或之后聚在一起吃传统的感恩节大餐。一些当前赛季最著名和最令人期待的比赛会在感恩节举行，包括宿敌之间传统的火鸡碗比赛。

Community get-together 社区聚会

In some communities, people may gather together on Thanksgiving Day to share their culture, traditions and experiences. This kind of gathering is usually led by community organizations or individuals who want to promote community integration.

在一些社区，人们可能会在感恩节聚集在一起分享他们的文化、传统和经历。这种聚会通常由想要促进社区融合的机构或个人举办。

Volunteer Activities 志愿活动

In recent years, more and more people have begun to participate in volunteer activities on Thanksgiving Day, such as serving the homeless and elderly, and delivering meals to needy families.

近年来，越来越多的人开始在感恩节参加志愿者活动，比如为无家可归者和老人服务，为有需要的家庭送餐。