關於聖誕的那些典故(1):耶穌降臨

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Advent is the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus and begins on Sunday nearest to 30th November. The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus meaning coming. Traditionally it is a penitential season but is no longer kept with the strictness of Lent and Christians are no longer required to fast.

從最臨近11月30日的星期天開始的耶穌降臨是爲慶祝耶穌誕生做準備的一段時間。降臨起源於拉丁語詞彙“adventus”意義爲來臨。按照傳統，這是基督教徒懺悔的時間，但現在基督教徒們已經不需要嚴格遵守這一規矩。

Advent wreaths are popular especially in churches. They are made with fir branches and four candles. A candle is lit each Sunday during Advent.

降臨節花環是非常流行的一個裝飾物，特別是在教堂裏。它是由杉樹樹枝和四根蠟燭組成。在降臨節的這個月裏，每週星期日人們就會點亮一隻蠟燭。

Christmas Day is the Christian festival most celebrated by non-churchgoers, and churches are often completely full for the service late on Christmas Eve.

聖誕節是基督教的節日中最廣泛被非基督教徒慶祝的節日，而平安夜教堂中也會擠滿了來做禮拜的人。