以圣誕之名趕集去

by Alina Barbu

圣誕集市起源于中世紀晚期的德國和奧地利，距今已有七八百年歷史。圣誕集市通常在市政廳前的廣場舉辦，攤點出售與圣誕節有關的食品、飲料和手工藝品。集市上經常有傳統的圣誕歌舞表演。此外，按照基督教的風俗，圣誕集市在開張的那天晚上會由男孩扮成基督進場，重演基督降生的宗教故事。

想體驗最正宗的圣誕節，有機會一定要去歐洲的圣誕集市哦！

You can feel the magic of the winter holidays in the German cities long before Christmas， especially since local markets lack the commercial[商業的] touch of major department stores. They are romantic and carry you back in time to your own childhood， as colorful crowded stalls[貨攤] sell handmade items from local craftsmen[工匠]： wooden toys and figures[人體的形狀]， puppets， candles or small leather shoes. The air is full of fragrances[香氣]： baked apples， spiced mulled wine注1， chestnuts[栗子] and grilled[烤] sausages. The Christmas Market in Stuttgart will open almost 250 stalls， decorated with Christmas colors. It is the perfect place to go with kids， because they have a childrens playground. A giant ferris wheel[摩天輪] is ready to present aerial[空中的] views of the city to the little ones， while， in the streets， they can meet some of their beloved fairy tale characters.

在圣誕節開始之前，你在很多德國城市就可以早早感受到冬假的魔力——特別是因為本地的集市沒有大型百貨公司的商業色彩。浪漫的本地集市會把你帶回到童年時代。在五彩繽紛、人頭攢動的攤位上，（商販）出售由當地工匠手工制作的物件，如木制玩具和人形雕像、木偶、蠟燭和小皮鞋等?？諝庵猩l著烤蘋果、香料熱酒、栗子、烤香腸等各種香氣。斯圖加特的圣誕集市將開設近250個用圣誕色彩裝飾的攤位。這個地方非常適合和孩子們一起去，因為那里有一個兒童游樂場。此外，巨型摩天輪也準備就緒，讓小朋友們可以俯瞰這座城市的全景，而在街上，他們還能碰到心愛的童話角色呢。

In the land of Hans Christian Andersen， Christmas is like a fairy tale. In Copenhagen， the winter holiday atmosphere[氣氛] is everywhere： on the streets decorated with garlands[花環] of fir[冷杉] and in the squares turned into skating rinks[溜冰場]. The main attraction is Tivoli Gardens， which lights up every year， around Christmas， with thousands of colored lights. From the stands[攤] of the Christmas market， you can buy handicrafts， souvenirs[紀念品] and Danish foods. You can also visit the main shops in town. At the Illum， one of the most attractive department stores in Copenhagen， one can find toys inspired by Andersens stories.

在安徒生的故鄉，圣誕節就像一個童話。在哥本哈根，冬季節日的氣氛無處不在——街道上裝飾著杉木做的花環，廣場則變成了溜冰場。每年圣誕節前后，趣伏里公園這個主要景點都會亮起成千上萬的彩燈。你可以在圣誕集市的攤位上買到工藝品、旅游紀念品和丹麥美食。你還可以逛逛市內的主要商店。在哥本哈根最有吸引力的其中一家百貨商店——“依路姆”，你可以找到受安徒生童話啟發的玩具。

In the British capital， you will find not one， not two， but dozens of markets and exhibitions dedicated to the Christmas season. You can shop in the famous Harrods store注2 or on Oxford Street注3 and Regent Street注4. In Hyde Park， fun is guaranteed[保證] for children， because this famous place turns into a fairytale land during the winter holidays. A ride on the giant wheel offers spectacular views over London. And a giant ice rink is accessible[易接近的] for both beginners and professionals.

在英國首都（倫敦），你會發現不只有一兩個，而是有幾十個專門為圣誕季而設的集市和展覽。你可以在著名的哈羅得百貨商店或牛津街、攝政街購物。海德公園則肯定會成為孩子們的樂園，因為在冬假期間，這個著名景點會變成一個童話王國。坐上摩天輪，倫敦的壯觀景色將一覽無遺。這里還有一個巨大的溜冰場，向初學者和專業人士開放。

The Christmas market in Barcelona has an ancient tradition. The first market was held here in the winter of 1786. 300 stands will be waiting for customers with toys and handmade Christmas decorations， gifts and Christmas trees. Children will surely love to hit the “Caga tió” —a decorated Christmas log[圓木] that， according to the Catalan[（西班牙）加泰羅尼亞的] tradition， brings sweets and cakes to the children， after being hit with a stick while singing a song.

在巴塞羅那，圣誕集市有著悠久的傳統。這里的第一次圣誕集市舉辦于1786年冬季。圣誕期間將有300個攤位恭候顧客，為他們提供玩具和手工制作的圣誕裝飾、禮品和圣誕樹。孩子們一定會愛上敲打“拉屎木頭”的小游戲——這是一截經過裝飾的圣誕圓木，根據加泰羅尼亞傳統，孩子們一邊唱歌，一邊拿木棍敲打它，它就會給孩子們“拉出”糖果和蛋糕。

Some of the most beautiful Christmas markets are held in the Austrian capital. If you travel to Vienna in December， you shouldnt miss the Christmas market in front of the City Hall and the stores on Mariahilferstrasse（the famous shopping street in Vienna）. Among stalls selling mulled wine， roasted chestnuts and traditional cookies， you will find tons of gifts. At Sch？nbrunn Palace， you will discover a fairytale land where you can buy original gifts， decorations， crafts， souvenirs and sweets， while listening to live concerts and Christmas carols[圣誕節頌歌].

奧地利首都維也納有著最美麗的圣誕集市。如果你在12月來到維也納，一定不要錯過在市政廳前舉行的圣誕集市和瑪麗亞希爾費街（維也納著名購物街）的商店。你可以在賣香料熱酒、烤栗子和傳統曲奇的攤位當中找到很多禮物。到了美泉宮，你會發現那里是一個童話王國，不僅可以買到當地原產的禮品、裝飾品、工藝品、紀念品和糖果，還可以聽現場音樂會和圣誕頌歌。