万圣节与讨糖活动 Halloween and Trick-or-Treating Wàn shèng jié yǔ tǎo táng huó dòng

Content Introduction

中文

万圣节(Wàn shèng jié),又称诸圣节,是西方的传统节日,在每年的10月31日。万圣节的习俗源于古代凯尔特人的传统节日Samhain,他们相信在这一天,生者与死者的世界之间的界限变得模糊。Trick-or-Treating(讨糖)是万圣节最著名的活动之一。孩子们会穿上奇特的服装,挨家挨户地去讨要糖果。他们会说“Trick or treat?” (不给糖就捣蛋),以示友好地请求糖果。如果主人不给糖果,孩子们可能会恶作剧。

在美国,万圣节是孩子们最期待的节日之一。社区会组织各种活动,比如南瓜灯比赛、化妆舞会等等。孩子们会和家人朋友一起庆祝,享受节日带来的乐趣。在许多美国家庭中,准备糖果给来要糖的孩子们已经成为万圣节的传统。

在美国,许多社区在万圣节当晚会很热闹,家家户户都亮起灯光,装饰着南瓜灯和各种鬼怪形象。孩子们兴奋地跑来跑去,收集糖果,分享节日快乐。而大人们则会准备好足够的糖果,迎接这群可爱的小鬼们。

万圣节的庆祝方式因地区而异,但讨糖仍然是美国万圣节最普遍和标志性的活动。

拼音

Wàn shèng jié (Wàn shèng jié), yòu chēng zhū shèng jié, shì xī fāng de chuán tǒng jié rì, zài měi nián de 10 yuè 31 rì. Wàn shèng jié de xí sú yuán yú gǔ dài kǎi ěr tè rén de chuán tǒng jié rì Samhain, tā men xiāng xìn zài zhè yī tiān, shēng zhě yǔ sǐ zhě de shì jiè zhī jiān de jiè xiàn biàn de mó hu. Trick-or-Treating (tǎo táng) shì wàn shèng jié zuì zhù míng de huó dòng zhī yī. Hái zi men huì chuān shang qí tè de fú zhuāng, ái jiā ái hù de qù tǎo yào táng guǒ. Tā men huì shuō “Trick or treat?” (bù gěi táng jiù dǎo dàn), yǐ shì yǒu hǎo de qǐng qiú táng guǒ. Rú guǒ zhǔ rén bù gěi táng guǒ, hái zi men kě néng huì è zuò jù.

Zài měi guó, wàn shèng jié shì hái zi men zuì qì dài de jié rì zhī yī. Shè qū huì zǔ zhī gè zhǒng huó dòng, bǐ rú nán guā dēng bǐ sài, huà zhuāng wǔ huì děng děng. Hái zi men huì hé jiā rén péng yǒu yī qǐ qìng zhù, xiǎng shòu jié rì dài lái de lè qù. Zài xǔ duō měi guó jiā tíng zhōng, zhǔn bèi táng guǒ gěi lái yào táng de hái zi men yǐ jīng chéng wéi wàn shèng jié de chuán tǒng.

Zài měi guó, xǔ duō shè qū zài wàn shèng jié dāng wǎn huì hěn rè nào, jiā jiā hù hù dōu liàng qǐ dēng guāng, zhuāng shì zhe nán guā dēng hé gè zhǒng guǐ guài xíng xiàng. Hái zi men xīng fèn de pǎo lái pǎo qù, shōu jí táng guǒ, fēn xiǎng jié rì kuài lè. Ér dà rén men zé huì zhǔn bèi hǎo zú gòu de táng guǒ, yíng jiē zhè qún kě ài de xiǎo guǐ men.

Wàn shèng jié de qìng zhù fāng shì yīn dì qū ér yì, dàn tǎo táng réng rán shì měi guó wàn shèng jié zuì pǔ biàn hé biāo zhì xìng de huó dòng.

English

Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a Western traditional festival celebrated annually on October 31. Its customs originated from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, where it was believed that the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead blurred. Trick-or-treating is one of the most well-known Halloween activities. Children dress up in costumes and go from house to house asking for candy. They'll say “Trick or treat?” as a friendly request. If homeowners refuse, children might play a harmless prank.

In the United States, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays for children. Communities organize various activities such as pumpkin carving contests and costume parties. Children celebrate with family and friends, enjoying the fun the holiday brings. Preparing candy for trick-or-treaters has become a tradition in many American households.

On Halloween night, many American neighborhoods are bustling with activity. Houses are lit up, decorated with jack-o'-lanterns and spooky figures. Children excitedly run around collecting candy and sharing the holiday cheer. Adults, in turn, prepare ample amounts of candy to welcome these adorable little monsters.

Halloween celebrations vary by region, but trick-or-treating remains the most prevalent and iconic activity associated with Halloween in the United States.

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A: 万圣节快乐!你今晚要参加什么活动?
B: 我打算带孩子们去要糖。你呢?
A: 我们家也一样!听说今年的南瓜灯特别多,孩子们都非常兴奋。
B: 是啊,邻居们都很热情,准备了很多糖果。我们去年去了那个装饰很漂亮的房子,今年也要再去看看。
A: 好的,祝你们玩得开心!注意安全哦。
B: 谢谢你!你也是!

拼音

A: Wàn shèng jié kuài lè! Nǐ jīn wǎn yào cān jiā shén me huó dòng?
B: Wǒ dǎ suàn dài hái zi qù yào táng. Nǐ ne?
A: Wǒ men jiā yě yī yàng! Tīng shuō jīn nián de nán guā dēng tè bié duō, hái zi dōu fēi cháng xīng fèn.
B: Shì a, lín jū men dōu hěn rè qíng, zhǔn bèi le hěn duō táng guǒ. Wǒ men qù nián qù le nà ge zhuāng shì hěn piào liang de fáng zi, jīn nián yě yào zài qù kàn kàn.
A: Hǎo de, zhù nǐ men wán de kāi xīn! Zhù yì ān quán ó.
B: Xiè xie nǐ! Nǐ yě shì!

English

A: Happy Halloween! What are you up to tonight?
B: I'm taking the kids trick-or-treating. How about you?
A: We are too! I heard there are extra pumpkins this year, the kids are excited.
B: Yes, the neighbors are very enthusiastic, and have prepared a lot of candies. We went to that beautifully decorated house last year, and we will go there again this year.
A: Great, have fun! Be safe.
B: Thank you! You too!

Cultural Background

中文

Trick-or-treating is a quintessential American Halloween tradition, reflecting a blend of community spirit and playful interaction.

The phrase "Trick or treat?" is a playful demand, implying harmless mischief if candy is not offered.

While mostly associated with children, adults might participate in costume parties or other Halloween-themed events.

Advanced Expressions

中文

Instead of simply "Happy Halloween," you could say "Wishing you a spooktacular Halloween!"

Instead of "I'm taking the kids trick-or-treating," you could say "We're going on a trick-or-treating adventure tonight!"

Key Points

中文

Trick-or-treating is primarily a children's activity, although adults may participate in related events.,Be mindful of safety precautions when engaging in trick-or-treating, such as staying in well-lit areas and traveling in groups.,Avoid using the phrase "Trick or treat" if not actually seeking candy; it might be perceived as rude or manipulative.,Always respect the wishes of homeowners who don't wish to participate in trick or treating.

Practice Tips

中文

Practice the pronunciation of key phrases like "Happy Halloween," "Trick or treat," and "Thank you!" before engaging in conversation.

Role-play different scenarios to build confidence and fluency.

Use visual aids (like pictures of costumes or candy) to enhance comprehension and engagement during conversation.