东正教和天主教使用不同的历法庆祝圣诞节，前者使用旧历”，即儒略历”（Julian Calendar），后者使用 公历”，即格里高利历（Gregorian Calendar）。有兴趣的同学还可以去了解下公元1582年消失的十天...
01 Noel n.圣诞节
（尤用于圣诞颂歌的副歌和圣诞贺卡上）
Christmas， especially as a refrain in carols and on Christmas cards
这个单词来自于法语Noёl, Joyeux Noёl 就是法语的圣诞快乐~
The humble shepherds were the first to hear and ponder the wonderous news of the birth of Christ-the firstNoel, the joy of which we celebrate today.
这群谦卑的牧羊人成为了第一个听到且思量耶稣诞生的惊天新闻的人，这第一个圣诞节，也是我们今日欢庆的来源。
02 the Nativity n.耶稣诞生
the birth of Jesus Christ
Anativityscene
耶稣诞生的场景
Nativityplays.
耶稣诞生剧
The Church of theNativitysits on the spot where the Bible says Jesus was born.
基督降生教堂坐落在圣经所谓的耶稣诞生地。
03 Christmastide n.圣诞节节期
In religious terms, the Christmas season is sometimes considered to extend from Christmas Eve to the feast of the Epiphany or Twelfth Day on January 6. This period is sometimes calledChristmastide, though this word can also be used in more general way to refer to the period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.
从宗教方面来说，圣诞季有时指从平安夜到主显日，即1月6日。这一段时间被称为圣诞节节期。但是一般人们把平安夜到元旦的这段时间当作圣诞节节期。
04 Yule n.圣诞节（古）
Chrismas
01 "Your partners for theYuleBall, Potter," she said coldly.
你带她去参加圣诞舞会呀？波特，”她冷冷地说道。
02 You told me at theYuleBall a house-elf called Dobby had given you a Christmas present.
你在圣诞节舞会上跟我说，有一个叫多比的家养小精灵送了你一件圣诞礼物。
03 You call this aYuleparty? No fruit?
你管这叫圣诞聚会？连个果盘都没有？
05 carol n.颂歌 vi欢乐地说话、欢唱
a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas.
Singcarolsaround the Christmas tree.
围着圣诞树唱圣诞歌。
She was cheerfullycarollingthe words of the song.
她快乐地念着这首歌地歌词。
