1.閱讀與討論 Christmas Story
Santa's Christmas
Santa’s Christmas
By Lavina Tien
It
was a beautiful December day, with clear blue skies and snow-covered treetops.
Christmas was in the air! But up in Santa’s lodge, all was quiet. The usual hustle and bustle of preparing
Christmas presents was gone, for Santa had fallen ill. “Oh dear, what will the
children say when they don’t receive presents this year?” Santa wondered sadly
as he lay on his bed. Suddenly, he heard a noise from outside. He looked out of
the window and saw his four reindeer standing patiently as usual. But they
seemed quite out of breath, as if they had just finished a long trip. And as
Santa took a closer look, he could not believe what he saw. For behind the
reindeer was a long train of sleds, carrying little children dressed in all
sorts of colors. One by one, they hopped out on to the snow and headed towards
Santa’s lodge. Soon came a knock on the door. “Come in!” Santa called out, for
he was extremely curious. In came a little girl, hugging something soft in her
arms. “I heard that you were sick, Mr. Santa,” she began. “So I’m giving you my
teddy bear to keep you company.” “Why, thank you little Emma!” said Santa, for
he knew every child by name. Then entered a young boy with a red package in his
arms. “We knew that you were ill, Papa Santa,” he said. “So my family knitted
this quilt for you, to keep you warm in the winter days.” “Why, what a
wonderful thought, Paul!” beamed Santa, patting him on the head. And one by one
the children came in through Santa’s door, each with a special gift to wish
Santa well. There were cookies, pies, socks, mittens, books, jigsaw puzzles,
and even a small Christmas tree! “Christmas delivered to my doorstep!”
exclaimed Santa. “Come! Let us all share these wonderful gifts.” And he gather
the children around him in a big circle. “Santa, which present do you like
best?” Emma soon piped up. “My dear little ones,” Santa replied, smiling. “It
is the love and kindness that each of you has shown me today. That is the best
present of all.” He looked fondly at all the eager faces around him. “This, my
little ones, is the true meaning of Christmas.” And with that, Santa gave each
of the children a big, warm holiday hug.
2. 聖誕節由來
In Bethlehem, on a winter night
Were shepherds with their sheep so white
When suddenly came down the rays
of an angel singing praise
When suddenly came down the rays
of an angel singing praise
Chorus:
“Guess who’s born, ‘Jesus Christ’
Lose your troubles, give a high five
Have no fear, Go and see
The Son of God, the little baby”
“Guess who’s born, ‘Jesus Christ’
Lose your troubles, give a high five
Have no fear, Go and see
The Son of God, the little baby”
Now, 3 wise men saw a star,
Glowing brightly from so far
On their camels travelling
They carried gifts for a king
Glowing brightly from so far
On their camels travelling
They carried gifts for a king
Chorus:
Singing “Guess who’s born, ‘Jesus Christ’
He is God’s beloved child
He’ll bring peace to one and all,
Let’s go meet the baby small”
Singing “Guess who’s born, ‘Jesus Christ’
He is God’s beloved child
He’ll bring peace to one and all,
Let’s go meet the baby small”
They found him in a stable cold
Just like the angel had told
With his loving Ma and Pa
Underneath the shining star
Just like the angel had told
With his loving Ma and Pa
Underneath the shining star
Chorus:
Singing “Jesus Christ, the prince is here
Joy and happiness is near
Sing and dance, have some fun
Merry Christmas every one!” X2
Singing “Jesus Christ, the prince is here
Joy and happiness is near
Sing and dance, have some fun
Merry Christmas every one!” X2
3. 世界各地的聖誕節 閱讀與討論 Christmas around the World