范文一
Christmas is a time for miracles. It is also a time when the dull things of daily life and the forecast of human hatred gives way to a spiritual awakening. Allow me to share with you one truly wonderful thing of Christmas.
Our miracle story comes from an incident that occurred in Flanders, Belgium, at the dawn of World War I. On December 24th, 1914, German and English troops faced each other from the relative safety of their ditches across which no man's land lay in between them. Suddenly, the silence was broken, not by gunfire, but by the strains of Silent Night arising from the German position. It wasn't long before the English troops responded with a Yuletide hymn of their own. Then an amazing sight surprised the eyes of the English soldiers. A German soldier holding a small tree arranged with lighted candles began to walk across the land toward the English lines. This miraculous scene occasioned the declaration of no further hostilities followed by English and German troops greeting one another, exchanging small gifts and singing songs of Christmas. Word of this incredible phenomenon reached the High Command of both sides.
On Christmas Day, both armies moved from their positions to engage in the killing of war at other battlefields. However, on Christmas Eve 1914 on a field in Flanders, there was Peace on Earth.
Christmas is a truly amazing phenomenon. The day and season perpetuate a miraculous, historical event as an annual presence that challenges an often rough, cruel, and egotistical creature—the human being—to become open and amenable to their Creator's vision. The great miracle of Christmas continues in the performance of human acts, moral honesty, and in the spiritual awareness of millions struggling to lead a life of grace.
范文二
Christmas, an annual Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Most members of the Roman Catholic Church and followers of Protestantism celebrate Christmas on December 25, and many celebrate on the evening of December 24 as well. Members of the Eastern Orthodox Church usually delay their most important seasonal ceremonies until January 6, when they celebrate Epiphany, a commemoration of the baptism of Jesus. Epiphany also traditionally commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men of the East in Bethlehem (near Jerusalem, Israel), where they adored the infant Jesus and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The official Christmas season, popularly known as either Christmas tide or the Twelve Days of Christmas, extends from the anniversary of Christ's birth on December 25 to the feast of Epiphany on January 6.
Christmas is based on the story of Jesus' birth as described in the Gospel according to Matthew (see Matthew 1:18-2:12) and the Gospel according to Luke (see Luke 1:26-56). Roman Catholics first celebrated Christmas, then known as the Feast of the Nativity, as early as 336 AD. The word Christmas entered the English language some time around 1050 as the Old English phrase Christesmaesse, meaning "festival of Christ." Scholars believe the frequently used shortened form of Christmas—Xmas—may have come into use in the 13th century. The X stands for the Greek letter chi, an abbreviation of Christos (Christ), and also represents the cross on which Jesus was crucified.
范文三
Christmas is one of the most important celebrations of the year for the western countries. It falls on the twenty-fifth of December and has the same importance as Chinese New Year to people with English backgrounds. The celebration is for the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the son of God in Christianity. Nowadays Christmas is no longer only celebrated by the Christians, but by most people from all over the world.
On the twenty-fourth of December everyone gets excited for it's the day before Christmas which is called Christmas Eve. The children are usually sent to bed early and are warned that "Santa Claus will only come and give you a present if you be good." The younger kids actually believe that Santa will come down the chimney on the sleigh that's pulled by his reindeer. Food like shortbread and beer are prepared for Santa when he comes, however most times parents just eat them. Some children put socks and stockings up for the holding of the presents (that their parents put in).
Rise and shine on Christmas morning! The children are always the first ones to wake up, some even do at four. Present wrappers everywhere! They look into their presents with a big smile on their face and do hear... I hope no one's disappointed. I feel sorry for anyone that got pink underwear. Children play while dinner is prepared by the adults. The Christmas dinner is usually eaten together by relatives. The tradition of Christmas pudding and roast turkey are usually eaten with desserts afterwards. The rest of the day is usually games and fun before the good days all come to an end.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
范文四
Christmas is the most important festival in the western world. It falls on December 25th. When my mother and I stayed in America, we were invited by one of my mother's friends to have Christmas with an American family. We bought some presents for our American friends on our way to their house.
They had prepared different kinds of gifts for their family and guests when we got to their house, such as Christmas candles, cakes, cards, little toys, biscuits and so on. A Christmas tree was placed in the corner of the brilliant hall. How beautiful it was! We were impressed by these. We had a big meal. After dinner, they told us some interesting stories about Christmas. We learned that Christmas had something to do with God. We went to bed at midnight. Though we knew the Santa Claus was not true, we were still waiting for the Santa Claus with white beard to bring us. We received many beautiful presents the next morning.
This Christmas was really unforgettable. Not only did I have a good time, but also I knew something about foreign culture.
范文五
The vast and grateful universe offers us a home to live in. It provides sunlight, air, and water, supporting our existence. It also brings storms to help us endure difficult conditions, and presents mysteries for us to explore.
Our grateful parents give us life. They help us understand the meaning of being human. We experience their comfort, happiness, as well as the hardships, pain, and suffering that come with life.
Our diligent teachers work hard every day without getting tired. They give us knowledge and skills, acting like wings that help us fly toward our dreams.
Grateful classmates and friends walk beside us. They keep me from being alone on life’s journey. Their support helps me become stronger when I face setbacks and failures.