Falling on December 25th every year, Christmas is a religious holiday, which is used to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Different from things of common sight such as Christmas trees and Christmas hats, what I’m going to introduce today are several books concerning Christmas.
圣诞节是一个宗教节，被用于庆祝耶稣的诞辰。圣诞节一般降临于每年12月25日。不同于司空见惯的圣诞树、圣诞帽等等，笔者今天将在这里介绍几本有关圣诞节的书籍。
1. The Physics of Christmas 《圣诞节中的科学原理》
Written by Roger Highfeld, this book was published in 2004. In this book, the writer mainly discussed some questions about Christmas, which is extremely diverting. From glittering Christmas trees to vulgar Christmas cards, from how to roast a turkey in the oven to Christmas shopping which drives people crazy, The Physics of Christmas is a compelling introducing tour as well as a research full of wisdom. Reading it not only brings us joy, but also boosts our knowledge.
这是一本罗杰·海菲德所作、出版于2004年的书籍。本书主要对关于圣诞节的问题进行了探讨，具有很强的趣味性。从闪闪发亮的圣诞树到俗气的圣诞贺卡，从如何在烤箱中烤火鸡到令人疯狂的圣诞购物，《圣诞节中的科学原理》是一次令人难以抗拒的导引之旅，是一次充满智慧的研究调查，不但令人觉得愉快，更能增长知识。
2. The Kingdom of Santa Claus 《圣诞老人的王国》
This is a fairy tale picture book composed by Matsumoto Tatsuya and other Japanese writers in 2010. In the book, Santa Claus is not only an angel in children’s mind, but a clerk. Apart from making adequate preparations for work, he needs to prepare gifts and feed reindeers. The style of writing is fresh and natural, and the content is imaginative. Authors made an attempt to tell children that life and work are really not easy in plain language, with the aim of educating folks to take life and work seriously.
这是一本由松本智年等日本作家于2010年完成的童话绘本。在书里，圣诞老人不仅是孩子们心中的天使，更是一位职员。圣诞老人要为工作做好充分的准备，还要准备礼物、饲养驯鹿。本书文风清新自然，充满想象力，以平实的口吻告诉孩子们生活和工作的不易，教育人们认真对待生活与工作。
3. Dad Christmas 《圣诞老爸》
This book was written by Raymond Briggs and published in 2008. As one of the most outstanding works of Raymond, this book won the Kate Greenway Prize in 1973. It has vivid colors and flexible forms. Most importantly, this book puts forward a unique question: what if Santa Claus is just a normal old man? This book is interesting with a little disrespect, however, more with warmth and merriment, which makes readers feel a different kind of tenderness and joy.
这是英国作家雷蒙德·布里格斯于2008年出版的一本书籍，是其最杰出的绘本之一，获得1973年凯特·格林威大奖。本书具有鲜明的色彩和灵活的形式。最重要的是，本书提出了一个独具一格的问题：如果圣诞老人只是一个普通的老头儿会怎么样？它的有趣带着一些不恭敬，但充满了圣诞节的温暖和欢愉，让人们感到别样的亲切与快乐。
As a traditional western festival, Christmas has survived the test of time, gradually gives out a more radiant light in the new era. After my introduction, I believe you will understand that Christmas is more than a festival, it is cohesion of cultures. Nowadays, when celebrating Christmas, we should feel the true meaning of Christmas and gain a spiritual baptism from it.
作为西方的一个传统节日，圣诞节历久弥新，逐渐在新时代焕发出更为璀璨的光芒。相信通过笔者的介绍，你一定会明白圣诞节不仅是一个节日，更是一种文化的凝聚。如今，我们更应当在欢度圣诞的同时，感悟圣诞节的真谛，从中获得精神的洗礼。
In the end, merry Christmas to all of you.
最后，祝大家度过一个愉快的圣诞节。
Translator: He Chenjie 何琛杰
Date: 2018/12/18
