1、 国人对Thanksgiving感恩节的几个误解误解1、感恩节是普遍西方国家的节日11 月的感恩节只是美国人的节日,不像圣诞节、复活节、万圣节等等,是普遍西方国家的节日,Thanksgiving is an American symbol.感恩节是美国文化象征。误解2、感恩节是购物节一提到感恩节,很多人马上就会想到“打折”,的确购物节Black Friday就在第二天,但其实在美国,感恩节地位的重要性甚至超过了圣诞节,相当于中国的过年。在这一天,所有的商店都会关门,家庭成员也都会从各地回来团聚,所以这一天也是美国坐飞机人数最多的一天。晚餐时大家会坐在一起祷告,然后由家中的男主人把烹制好的火鸡切
2、开分给大家。Thanksgiving is a big family holiday. 感恩节是一个关于家庭的节日。误解3、感恩节是对全民的感恩教育感恩节是一个美国人全家团圆一起感谢上帝的节日,结果在中国变成了感谢父母、感谢老师、感谢亲人朋友的感恩教育了。有些小学和幼儿园引导孩子制作卡片、赠送礼物,感谢心中应该感谢的人。而真正在美国感恩节是可以称为旅行日的,Thanksgiving is the most-travelled time of the year, even more than Christmas.感恩节是美国国内旅行最繁忙的节日,超出圣诞节。误解4、感恩节是感谢印第安人Nativ
3、e IndiansThe early settlers to the North American continent were called pilgrims (from England).早期来到北美大陆的移民,他们叫pilgrims移居美洲的英国清教徒。They were starving to death because they couldnt grow the food they were used to.由于种不出他们习惯种的粮食,这些人陷入饥荒。The Native Indians taught them how to grow corn and hunt.印第安人教这些北美新
4、移民如何种玉米、打猎。That helped the pilgrims survive the first winter.帮助他们度过来到美洲后的第一个严冬。So the pilgrims started Thanksgiving the following year to celebrate weve made it with the help of the Indians.所以清教徒在下一年开始了感恩节,感谢在印第安人的帮助下他们获得了成功生存下来。我们不要误会感恩节是对人的感恩,这些清教徒只是为了感谢天主赐福给英格兰新移民(后来的美国人) ,而不是对印第安人的感恩。误解5、感恩节大餐是出
5、去聚会也许是受商场促销的影响,很多年轻人喜欢凑热闹在外聚餐庆祝感恩节,但是在美国Thanksgiving dinners are almost always at home.感恩节大餐基本都在家里吃。Some people may order a cooked turkey.有些人可能会买一只做好的火鸡外带回家。But its tradition to make it yourself.但是最传统的还是自己烤火鸡。turkey火鸡是感恩节大餐的必备食物,它还有几个外号:The Big Bird/The Tom/Tom Bird/Tom Turkey。每年感恩节人们会吃掉很多的火鸡,从里根总统开
6、始了感恩节的一项“重大议题”-由总统亲自大赦一只美国最漂亮的火鸡。关于感恩节的地道表达Thanksgiving Day 感恩节 Happy Thanksgiving! 感恩节快乐!Lets give thanks. 让我们说些感谢的话。 traditional holiday feast 传统的节日大餐magnificent Thanksgiving dinner 丰盛的感恩节大餐propose a toast 敬酒roast turkey 烤火鸡pumpkin pie 南瓜派Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade 梅西感恩节大游行Black Friday 黑色星期五注释和
7、例句:1.Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!大家感恩节快乐!2.Since its Thanksgiving Day, lets join hands and give thanks before the traditional holiday feast.既然是感恩节,在享受节日大餐之前,让我们手拉着手说些感谢的话吧。3.We ve just finished this magnificent Thanksgiving dinner and I have a mouthful of pumpkin pie.我们刚结束这顿丰盛的感恩节大餐,我一嘴都是南瓜派。4. Eve
8、ryone, lets propose a toast before enjoy the delicious turkey.享用美味的火鸡前让我们一起干一杯。5.Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade(梅西感恩节大游行)始于1927年,由美国著名的梅西百货公司创立。一年一度的大游行热闹非凡,可以见到各种彩车及著名的卡通形象巨型气球等。例:Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade usually starts at 9 oclock in the morning and lasts for three hours. 梅西的感恩节大游行通常在早晨9点钟开始,会
9、持续3个小时。6.从感恩节第二天(星期五)到圣诞节这一个月是美国各商家的传统打折促销旺季,据说周五一大早就会有人摸黑在商场前排队,等待开门进去抢购。例:Are you ready for the Black Friday shopping frenzy?你们准备好应对黑色星期五的购物狂潮了吗?How do you give thanks? 怎样表达感谢?appreciate 感谢 be grateful/thankful for 感谢express someones gratitude 表达某人的感激之情 pray for 祈求例句:1.I really appreciate your har
10、d work. 我真的很感谢你们这样努力工作。2.Im thankful for Harry, he makes me feel loved and secure.我感谢哈利,他让我感受到爱和安全感。3.Im grateful for this beautiful family.感谢上帝赐予我这个美满的家庭。4.Its Thanksgiving,Id like to express my gratitude to all of you.今天是感恩节,我想对你们所有人表达我的感谢。5.Lets prey for health, happiness and next years harvest.让我们祈求健康,幸福以及明年的丰收。6.Warm wishes at Thanksgiving.我在感恩节为你送上衷心地祝福。7.Wish you a bountiful thanksgiving and may your coming year full of blessings.祝你度过一个丰富的感恩节,希望你的来年充满上帝的恩赐。