您現在的位置: > Language Tips > Audio & Video > Normal Speed News  
 





 
Christmas tradition has ancient roots
[ 2006-12-27 14:53 ]

特別推薦:2006圣誕特輯

At this time of the year, many Christians around the world decorate their homes for the Christmas holiday. In addition to the traditional Christmas tree, many people put decorated wreaths on their door. These celebratory wreaths can trace their roots back long before the birth of Jesus Christ, whose birth is celebrated on Christmas day. For producer Nadia Madjid, VOA's Jim Bertel has more on the holiday tradition of Christmas wreaths.

At this time of year, many houses and buildings in the United States are decorated with Christmas wreaths. This tradition of adorning doors and walls with decorative wreaths dates back to the 7th century B.C. when wreaths made of tree branches were used to crown the winners of the Olympic games. No one really knows how or when the head ornament became a wall decoration. Many speculate it occurred when athletes hung their awards on the wall as a memento of victory.

Today wreaths are made from any number of things and decorated in many ways. Wreath making classes are offered each year at the Tudor Place Historic House and Garden in Washington, DC. Spokeswoman Emily Rusch. "Our wreath making workshop has been going on for a few years, and it's grown in popularity every year. And it's very rewarding to look at the wreath on your door and say 'yes, I made that!'"

Kim Shaw and John Zimmer say the wreath-making workshop is a great way to get ready for the holidays. Kims says everyone gets in the spirit of Christmas. "I think it gets everybody in the Christmas spirit, the holiday spirit." John adds, "It's my first time, but it won't be my last, though. I think we might be back next year, maybe bring some friends."

The wreath makers have different levels of experience and some, like Kim Shaw, are not afraid to learn from others. "I saw her idea over there and I thought it was really cute, so I'm going to give it a shot. So I'm putting some things together and see what I get. Hmm, I don't know, there are so many options!"

And John Zimmer is happy with his results. "Very proud!"

So is Kim Shaw "With pride! Yes! Yes! It's so much more fun to make it than it is to buy it."



點擊進入更多VOA常速


(來源:VOA  英語點津姍姍編輯

 

 
 
相關文章 Related Stories
 
Golden Globe: 金球獎 The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominees
         
 
 
 
 
 
         

 

 

 
 

48小時內最熱門

     

本頻道最新推薦

     
  The Lake House《觸不到的戀人》(精講之二)
  Buying holiday gifts online popular in US
  US troops mark Christmas in Baghdad
  Biotech foods produce mixed feelings in US
  President Bush's speech at Christmas

論壇熱貼

     
  i want to have a english name
  “早生貴子”英語怎么說
  日常口語趣味翻譯(It's fun!)
  how to say "彩鈴" in English?
  “天壤之別”英語怎么說?
  翻譯:老鄉見老鄉,兩眼淚汪汪




主站蜘蛛池模板: 中文字幕第4页| 亚洲第一成年免费网站| 33333在线亚洲| 女人被男人桶得好爽免费视频| 久久综合给合久久狠狠狠97色| 热久久国产精品| 国产ts亚洲人妖| 欧美jizz18性欧美年轻| 男攻在开会男受在桌子底下| 国产欧美日韩在线观看无需安装| jazzjazz国产精品一区二区| 日本免费人成在线网站| 亚洲国产成人片在线观看| 精品久久久久久无码免费| 国产在视频线精品视频| 91欧美精品综合在线观看| 忍住北条麻妃10分钟让你中出 | 成全视频在线观看免费看 | 大香伊人久久精品一区二区| 丰满少妇被粗大猛烈进人高清| 樱花草在线社区www韩国| 亚洲精品天堂成人片AV在线播放| 练瑜伽的时候进入| 国产又大又粗又猛又爽的视频| 2019天天操天天干天天透| 女教师巨大乳孔中文字幕| 中文字幕视频网站| 日韩欧美国产成人| 亚洲国产日韩欧美在线| 熟妇人妻va精品中文字幕| 北条麻妃中文字幕免观在线| 草莓视频色版在线观看| 国产成人无码av在线播放不卡| 538在线视频| 夜色资源网站www| 一本之道在线视频| 无人码一区二区三区视频| 久久精品亚洲一区二区三区浴池| 精品国产综合区久久久久99| 国产国产精品人在线观看| 天堂久久久久久中文字幕|