Christmas is one of the most beautiful holidays of all time. It is the day when God's son was born on earth. Hence, this day is sacred for all Christians around the world. The Christmas season gives rise to a number of Christmas traditions that come along. Here are a few of them that are celebrated with zest and enthusiasm worldwide for centuries.

　　聖誕節一直是個美好的節日。這是上帝之子誕生的日子，因此對世界各地的基督徒來說，這一天是非常神聖的。聖誕季節自然少不了各種聖誕傳統。下麵這些傳統，可是幾個世紀以來一直世界各地的人們一直熱鬧歡慶的習俗。

　Preparation of the Christmas cake

　　烘烤聖誕蛋糕

　　This was an English tradition which started centuries ago. On Christmas eve, plum porridge was served to the people. As years passed, various other things like dry fruits, honey and spices were used. Soon this porridge got replaced with the Christmas cake. Christmas cakes are made using eggs, butter, confections, fruits, etc. Today a Christmas cake is an integral part of a Christmas menu.

　　這項英式傳統早在幾個世紀以前就流傳開了，以前人們在平安夜喝梅花粥。隨著時間慢慢推移，人們還會享用果脯、蜂蜜及香料食物等，隨後聖誕蛋糕便代替梅花粥出現了。聖誕蛋糕由雞蛋、黃油、甜點、水果等烘製而成。現如今，聖誕蛋糕已成為聖誕菜譜不可或缺的一部分。

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Sending gifts to loved ones

　　給親友送禮物

　　This tradition comes from the story of the three wise men who got gifts for baby Jesus on Christmas. Every Christmas, gifts are exchanged among loved ones, especially children. The story of Santa Claus also comes from this tradition.

　　這個傳統源自一個傳說：三位智者在聖誕節給嬰兒耶穌送出了禮物。每年聖誕節，親朋好友尤其是孩子們都會互贈禮物，聖誕老人的故事也源自這個傳統。

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　Decorating the Christmas tree

　　裝扮聖誕樹

　　This refers to the tradition of decorating a pine tree using lights, tinsels, garlands, ornaments, candy canes, etc. Today, a Christmas tree is an indispensable part of Christmas celebration.

　　這個傳統指的是用彩燈、金箔、花環、飾品、糖果條等裝扮鬆樹。現如今，聖誕樹也是歡慶節日不可或缺的一部分。