必备话题词汇
1. reunion n. 团聚
2. local adj. 当地的
3. convey/express v. 表达
4. pleasure n. 快乐
5. invitation n. 邀请
6. traditionally adv. 传统地
7. gratitude n. 感谢
8. generosity n. 慷慨
9. warmth n. 温暖
10. unforgettable/memorable adj. 难忘的
11. package n. 包裹
12. impressed adj. 印象深刻的
13. Santa Claus 圣诞老人
14. decoration n. 装饰
15. Christmas tree/gifts 圣诞树/礼物
16. Christmas dinner 圣诞大餐
17. the spirit of Christmas/Christmas spirit 圣诞精神
18. deliver a gift 派送礼物
19. Merry Christmas 圣诞快乐
20. beyond description 难以描述
21. in high/low spirits 精神高涨/低落
22. from the bottom of one’s heart 从某人心底里
23. be moved to tears 被感动哭了
24. mean so much more/ the world to sb 对某人意味着许多/全世界
25. make/have an influence on ... 对……产生影响
必备话题金句
1. I gathered my courage, then tiptoed down the hallway, hoping I would see the bright sparkling lights of our Christmas tree standing proudly in the corner of our living room, like it did every year.
我鼓起勇气，蹑手蹑脚地走下走廊，希望能看到我们闪闪发光的圣诞树, 骄傲地站在客厅的角落里，就像每年一样。
2. I will always remember the sad look in Father’s eyes as he stared down at his hands, rubbing them back and forth, while he searched for the words to tell us that our family wasn’t going to be celebrating Christmas this year.
我将永远记得父亲眼睛里悲伤的表情，他低头盯着自己的手，来回地搓着，同时他在寻找字眼，告诉我们家里今年不会庆祝圣诞节。
3. What I like most about Christmas is that it’s the time for reunion, during which we can enjoy out time with friends and relatives. Gazing at the sock and imagining the delicately-packed gift in it, I couldn’t help giggling（咯咯笑）. For the first time, I found it hard to fall asleep.
我最喜欢这个节日的原因在于它是团圆的时刻，期间我们可以与朋友和亲人共享欢聚时光。看着袜子，想象着里面包装精美的礼物，我忍不住咯咯地笑了起来。我第一次发现很难入睡。
4. Our Christmas tree looked the same, but this year, it seemed brighter. Christmas of 1939 was the most magical Christmas that reminded me of what was essential in later life — love from a family.
我们的圣诞树看起来一样，但今年似乎更明亮了。1939年的圣诞节是最神奇的圣诞节，它让我在以后的日子里想起了生活中最重要的东西——来自家庭的爱。
5. There would be no presents, no singing, no Christmas dinner. It felt like we were the saddest family in the world. My disappointment overwhelmed me. I looked forward to Christmas each year. It wasn’t only the presents. It was that special feeling I got from seeing my family happy.
没有礼物，没有歌声，没有圣诞晚餐。感觉我们是世界上最悲伤的家庭。我失望极了。每年我都期待着圣诞节。不仅仅是礼物。看到家人幸福，我有一种特别的感觉。
6. Christmas brings family and friends together; it helps us appreciate the love in our lives we can often take for granted. May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home with many blessings.
圣诞节把家人和朋友聚在一起；它帮助我们感激生活中我们常常认为理所当然的爱。愿节日的真谛给你的心和家带来许多祝福。
