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[文化点滴]感恩节之:卡片、礼物和风俗

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Thanksgiving Day Card

感恩节卡片

Thanksgiving Day is an opportunity for us to express our sincerest gratitude to people who love and care for us. One of the most preferred and appreciated way of expressing gratitude is to say it through a beautiful Thanksgiving Day Card. While there are lot of Thanksgiving cards available in cards shop, you may also make the card yourself. The recipient will be touched to receive a handmade card and will be thankful to you!!

感恩节让我们有机会向那些爱并照顾我们的人表达真挚的谢意。表达感激之情人们的最喜欢和欣赏的方式之一是通过一张美丽的感恩节卡片。店里有很多感恩节卡片,你也可以自己做。将收到一个手工制作的卡片会很感动,也会很感谢你!

1.To Whom Should You Send a Thanksgiving Card?

你应该把感恩卡片寄给谁呢?

A Thanksgiving Card should be sent to everyone who has helped you in some way of the other. Also remember to thank all people who love you and care for you. You should go ahead and send a Thanksgiving Greeting to your parents, grandparents, siblings and other members of the family. In your workplace you may present Thanksgiving card to your business partners, colleagues, seniors and subordinates. Besides, Thanksgiving Greetings could also be given to neighbours, teachers, doctor, lawyers or any other social acquaintance who has helped you in improving the quality of your life. Remember Thanksgiving Card is all about bringing a smile on each of these persons face with a genuine expression of your admiration for them.

那些曾经帮助过你的人们。还要记得感谢所有爱你和关心你的人,父母、祖父母、兄弟姊妹和其他家人。工作上的合作伙伴、同事、前辈、和后辈。另外,还有邻居、老师、医生、律师或其他社会上帮助过你的人。记住感恩节卡片是让那些你真正钦佩的人脸上露出微笑。

2.Patterns in Thanksgiving Day Cards

感恩节卡片的模式

Thanksgiving Greeting Cards are usually adorned with traditional Thanksgiving Day symbols like wreath, turkey, cornucopia, pumpkin etc. Images of fruits and flowers are also used to symbolize happiness and prosperity associated with harvest festival. Sometimes a simple 'Thank You' is printed to depict the feeling of gratitude felt by the sender.

感恩节贺卡通常装饰着传统的感恩节符号如花圈,火鸡,聚宝盆,南瓜等。水果和鲜花的图像也用来象征幸福和繁荣与收获节有关。有时候,简单打印上的一句'谢谢'就能描绘出发件人感激之情。

3.Thanksgiving Day E-Cards

感恩节电子贺卡

In present times, animated Thanksgiving E cards have become a popular way of sending Thanksgiving Greeting to loved ones. Large number of E-cards site offer a beautiful range of free thanksgiving greetings. This makes e-cards a convenient and cost effective method of sending Thanksgiving Greetings to loved ones, especially those staying in different cities and country.

在当今时代,动画感恩节电子贺卡已经成为发送给亲人的流行方式。电子贺卡的网站提供了大量免费的感恩节问候美丽的范围。这使得发送电子贺卡给亲人方便又省钱,特别是那些在不同的城市和国家的人。

Thanksgiving Day Gifts

感恩节礼物

Gift them a tight-warm hug, a beautiful flower, a pretty Thank You card or a beautiful Thanksgiving Day Gift to express your sincerest love and admiration for them. Remember the size of the gift does not matter it is the feeling behind the gift that really counts. Given below are some interesting Thanksgiving Gift ideas for those looking for appropriate Thanksgiving present for dear ones. So go ahead select a beautiful Thanksgiving gift and share the blessings of God with your friends, family, relatives and loved ones.

一个拥抱,一朵漂亮的鲜花,一张好看的感谢卡或一份感恩节礼物都可以用来表达你对他们真挚的爱和钦佩之情。礼物的是否贵重并不重要,重要的是礼物背后的含义。以下有一些关于感恩节礼物的建议供你参考。所以,尽管选择一个美丽的感恩节礼物,与您的朋友,家人,亲戚和爱人分享上帝的祝福。

1.Thanksgiving Flower Gift 鲜花

Flowers are a perfect gift to express your gratitude to your near and dear ones. They don't cost much but say it all. Fresh flowers can lift someone's spirits, while dried flowers can be used to decorate homes.

花卉是一个完美的礼物来表达你对挚爱的感谢。它并不需要花很多钱,但能表达出来的。鲜花可以提神,而干花可用于装饰的家园。

2.Thanksgiving Gift Baskets 礼品篮

Goodies Gift Baskets are a much appreciated Thanksgiving Gift. This is because edibles such as snacks, cookies, food grains and fruits have always been associated with prosperity and happiness. You may also add chocolates and wine bottles to your gift basket and make it even more attractive for the recipient.

好吃的礼物篮很受欢迎。因为食物如点心、饼干、粮食、和水果象征着繁荣和幸福。你也可以加巧克力和红酒,那样会让你的礼品篮更加有吸引力。

3.Thanksgiving Jewellery 首饰

Gold jewellery and other precious metal and stone accessories are popular gifts items during Thanksgiving celebrations. An estimated of 16% of shoppers splurged on jewelry during thanksgiving weekend. Religious jewellery such as rosary beads and bracelet makes for an interesting gift. You may also opt for designer fashion jewelry which are cost effective and much appreciated in present times.

黄金珠宝等贵重金属和宝石配件在感恩节期间庆祝活动是很受欢迎的。大约16%的人会在感恩节周末购买珠宝首饰。念珠,手镯等宗教首饰也是有趣的礼物。现在,选择时尚珠宝设计师很流行,而且便宜。

4.Thanksgiving Chocolates 巧克力

Another popular option for gifting is chocolate. Available in different flavors, shapes and sizes, chocolates are a favourite Thanksgiving gift among children and even grown ups.

另外一种很受欢迎的礼物是巧克力。各种不同口味,形状,大小的巧克力都是小孩的最爱,大人也不例外。

5.Thanksgiving Teddy Bear 泰迪熊

Cuddly Teddy Bears and other stuffed toys make a cute and cozy Thanksgiving gift for children and sweethearts.

可爱的泰迪熊和毛绒玩具可以作为一份可爱有温馨感恩节礼物送给孩子和恋人。

6.Thanksgiving Decorative 装饰品

Decorative make a thoughtful Thanksgiving Gift especially for ladies. These days a wide range of decorative are available in the market. You may choose from vase, table lamps, show pieces, candle holders, paintings, photo frames etc.

装饰品作为周到的感恩节礼物,尤其是对于女人。现在很多装饰品都能在市场上找到。你可以选择花瓶,台灯,展览品,烛台,油画,相框等等。

7.Thanksgiving Cakes 蛋糕

Scrumptious Cakes make an exotic Thanksgiving Gift for dear ones. Select the cake in recipient's favorite flavor to increase the impact of the gift. If you are good at baking, prepare the cake yourself for, nothing can match the feeling and zest of a homemade cake baked with love.

美味的蛋糕是一份充满异国情调的礼物。选择接收人最喜爱的口味,以增加礼物效果。如果你擅长烘烤,就自己做蛋糕,没有任何东西可以比得上自制的烘焙蛋糕的热情感受。

8.Thanksgiving Perfumes 香水

A nice way to express your admiration for someone would be to present a mesmerizing perfume as a thanksgiving gift. Select an impressive bottle and recipient's favorite fragrance for heightened impact.

一个不错的方式来表达你对别人羡慕会是送他一瓶迷人的香水。选择一个令人印象深刻的瓶子和接受人最喜欢的香水来增强效果。

9.Thanksgiving Household Gifts 家居用品

Household gifts like coasters, mats, cutlery, crockery are of high utility. Available in attractive designs, they enhance the beauty of interiors and make a thoughtful Thanksgiving gift.

像杯垫,地垫,餐具,碗碟这类家居礼品有很高的实用价值。具有吸引的设计,它们能加强内部的美,并且是很周到的感恩节礼物。

Thanksgiving Day Customs

感恩节风俗

The Thanksgiving legacy has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the endeavors of native Americans. It consists of stories of those who believe that gratitude for blessings is a virtue all must possess.

感恩节的传统流传了几百年。现在,家里保留的传统让我们想到古代的人庆祝丰收,感谢和平和印第安人的努力。它是关于一些人的故事,他们相信感恩是一种必须具备的美德。

1.Custom of Praying

祈祷

For centuries, 'Thanksgiving Day' is associated with communal prayers in church and in homes. People offer various meal time prayers during the day. It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and grace. It is also a day to show gratitude to your friends and relatives for all the good deeds.

数百年来,每到感恩节人们都会聚集在教堂或家里祈祷。白天人们利用各种用餐时间来祈祷。这一天人们感谢上帝赐予他们所有的祝福和恩典。也感谢朋友和亲戚的所有善行。

2.Custom of Family Dinner

家庭聚餐

Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion religiously every year. Distances don't really matter as relatives drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite 'Roasted Turkey' with the family.

大家每年都会遵循家庭聚餐和团聚传统。距离不是问题,亲戚们会开车来与家人团聚。宴会通常是在家里举行。这是与家人分享最喜欢的烤火鸡的时刻。

3.Custom of Decoration

装饰

Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.

感恩节人们会用花环、鲜花和干花装饰家,美化自己的家园,使家里呈现出全新的面貌和感觉。他们拉起彩灯让周围更明亮。桌上装饰最好的瓷器和古董银餐具留念。

4.Custom of sending messages

发信息

Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. It is a day of conveying their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.

感恩节的时候人们会给别人发爱的信息和温馨的祝福。像亲戚、老板、同事、邻居、爱人。这是通过感恩节贺卡传达自己的感情一天。