假日曲奇交换的传统 The Tradition of Holiday Cookie Exchanges Jiàrì qūqí jiāohuàn de chuántǒng

Content Introduction

中文

假日曲奇交换是美国文化中不可或缺的一部分，尤其在圣诞节和新年期间。这是一种温馨的传统，邻居、朋友、同事甚至家人之间会互相赠送亲手制作的节日曲奇。这种活动不仅仅是分享美味，更重要的是传递节日问候和人际间的温暖。

参与者们通常会精心准备各种口味的曲奇，例如经典的巧克力曲奇、姜饼人、花生酱曲奇等等，并将其装在精心挑选的容器中，例如装饰精美的饼干盒或玻璃罐。许多人还会在饼干盒上系上丝带或卡片，写上暖心的祝福语，为节日增添更多温馨的氛围。

这种传统源于早期美国人注重家庭和社区联系的文化。在资源有限的年代，分享自制的美食是表达友谊和善意的常见方式。随着时间的推移，这逐渐演变成一种独特的节日传统。如今，假日曲奇交换依然盛行，它象征着人们对节日和彼此的珍视，也为寒冷的冬季增添了一抹暖意。

拼音

Jiàrì qūqí jiāohuàn shì Měiguó wénhuà zhōng bùkě huòquē de yībùfèn, yóuqí zài shèngdànjié hé xīnnián qījiān. Zhè shì yī zhǒng wēnxīn de chuántǒng, línjū, péngyou, tóngshì shènzhì jiārén zhījiān huì hùxiāng zèngsòng qīnshǒu zhìzuò de jiérì qūqí. Zhè zhǒng huódòng bù jǐn shì fēnxiǎng měiwèi, gèng shì zhòngyào de shì chuándì jiérì wènhòu hé rénjì jiān de wēnnuǎn.

Cānyù zhě men chángcháng huì jīngxīn zhǔnbèi gè zhǒng kǒuwèi de qūqí, lìrú jīngdiǎn de qiǎokèlì qūqí, jiāngbǐngrén, huāshēngjiàng qūqí děngděng, bìng jiāng qí zhuāng zài jīngxīn tiāoxuǎn de róngqì zhōng, lìrú zhuāngshì jīngměi de bǐnggānhé huò bōlí guàn. Xǔduō rén hái huì zài bǐnggānhé shàng xì shang sīdài huò kǎpiàn, xiě shang nuǎnxīn de zhùfú yǔ, wèi jiérì zēngtiān gèng duō wēnxīn de fēnwéi.

Zhè zhǒng chuántǒng yuányú zǎoqī Měiguórén zhòngshì jiātíng hé shèqū liánxì de wénhuà. Zài zīyuán yǒuxiàn de niándài, fēnxiǎng zìzhì de měishí shì biǎodá yǒuyì hé shànyì de chángjiàn fāngshì. Suízhe shíjiān de tuīyí, zhè zhújiàn yǎnbiàn chéng yī zhǒng dú tè de jiérì chuántǒng. Rújīn, jiàrì qūqí jiāohuàn yīrán shèngxíng, tā xiàngzhēngzhe rénmen duì jiérì hé bǐcǐ de zhēnshì, yě wèi hánlěng de dōngjì zēngtiān le yī mǒ nuǎnyì.

English

The tradition of holiday cookie exchanges is an integral part of American culture, particularly during the Christmas and New Year's season. It's a heartwarming tradition where neighbors, friends, colleagues, and even family members exchange homemade holiday cookies. This activity is not just about sharing delicious treats; it's more importantly about conveying holiday greetings and warmth between people.

Participants usually prepare various types of cookies with care, such as classic chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread men, peanut butter cookies, etc., and pack them in carefully selected containers, such as beautifully decorated cookie boxes or glass jars. Many people also tie ribbons or cards on the cookie boxes and write heartwarming greetings, adding more warmth to the holiday season.

This tradition stems from the culture of early Americans who emphasized family and community ties. In times of limited resources, sharing homemade treats was a common way to express friendship and goodwill. Over time, this gradually evolved into a unique holiday tradition. Today, holiday cookie exchanges remain prevalent; they symbolize people's cherishment of the holidays and each other, adding a touch of warmth to the cold winter months.

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A: 你听说过假日曲奇交换的传统吗？
B: 没有，这是什么？
A: 这是美国在圣诞节或新年期间的一种传统活动，邻居朋友们互相交换自制的节日曲奇。
B: 听起来很有趣！你们都做些什么类型的曲奇呢？
A: 各种各样的！姜饼人、巧克力曲奇、花生酱曲奇，还有很多其他的节日主题曲奇。
B: 那你们会用什么容器装曲奇呢？
A: 通常是用漂亮的盒子或者装饰过的饼干罐。有时候还会加上一个小卡片写上祝福语。
B: 听起来很温馨！

拼音

A: Nǐ tīng shuō guò jiàrì qūqí jiāohuàn de chuántǒng ma?
B: Méiyǒu, zhè shì shénme?
A: Zhè shì Měiguó zài shèngdànjié huò xīnnián qījiān de yī zhǒng chuántǒng huódòng, línjū péngyou men hùxiāng jiāohuàn zìzhì de jiérì qūqí.
B: Tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuqù! Nǐmen dōu zuò xiē shénme lèixíng de qūqí ne?
A: Gè zhǒng yàng de! Jiāngbǐngrén, qiǎokèlì qūqí, huāshēngjiàng qūqí, hái yǒu hěn duō qítā de jiérì zhǔtí qūqí.
B: Nà nǐmen huì yòng shénme róngqì zhuāng qūqí ne?
A: Chángcháng shì yòng piàoliang de hézi huò zhuāngshì guò de bǐnggān guàn. Yǒushíhòu hái huì jiā shang yīgè xiǎo kǎpiàn xiě shang zhùfú yǔ.
B: Tīng qǐlái hěn wēnxīn!

English

A: Have you ever heard of the tradition of holiday cookie exchanges?
B: No, what's that?
A: It's a tradition in the US during Christmas or New Year's where neighbors and friends exchange homemade holiday cookies.
B: That sounds fun! What kinds of cookies do you all make?
A: All sorts! Gingerbread men, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, and many other holiday-themed cookies.
B: What kind of containers do you use for the cookies?
A: Usually pretty boxes or decorated cookie jars. Sometimes we also add a small card with a greeting.
B: It sounds very heartwarming!

Cultural Background

中文

假日曲奇交换体现了美国人重视人际关系和社区联系的文化特点

这是一种非正式的社交活动，主要在朋友、邻居、同事之间进行

交换曲奇的目的是分享美味和传递节日问候，增添节日的喜庆氛围

Advanced Expressions

中文

It's a delightful custom showcasing the warmth of the American holiday spirit.

The tradition fosters a sense of community and shared joy.

Exchanging cookies is a tangible expression of festive goodwill and neighborly connection

Key Points

中文

适用年龄：各个年龄段均可参与，但儿童可能需要父母的帮助,适用身份：朋友、邻居、同事、家人等,常见错误：曲奇制作不卫生，包装不美观,注意：制作曲奇需要确保食品安全和卫生，包装要美观大方，可以加上节日祝福卡片

Practice Tips

中文

可以和朋友练习如何用英语描述不同种类的曲奇

可以练习如何用英语表达节日的祝福

可以模拟曲奇交换的场景，并用英语进行对话