聖誕冷知識!
Are you ready for some Christmas trivia?
準備好挑戰關於聖誕節的冷知識大考驗了嗎？
Test you friends on these tidbits of Christmas knowledge. How many did you get right?
考考你朋友有關聖誕節的趣聞知識，你答對了幾題?
祝同學聖誕節快樂🎄🎁🎅
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1. Out of every 10 people, how many Americans celebrate Christmas?
美國人當中每十人有幾個慶祝聖誕節？
Answer: Nine in 10 Americans celebrate Christmas, according to a 2017 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, and around 55% consider it a religious holiday, while 33% think of it as more of a cultural celebration.
皮尤研究中心於2017年進行的一項調查顯示，十分之九的美國人慶祝聖誕節；大約55％的人將其視為宗教節日，而33％的人則將其視為一種文化慶祝活動。
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2. Has Christmas ever been illegal to celebrate?
慶祝聖誕節曾經是非法的嗎？
Yes. The Massachusetts-Bay Colony ordinance of 1659 made Christmas illegal to celebrate in that specific colony. The law was repealed in 1681. Christmas didn’t become a state holiday in Massachusetts until 1856, though.
沒錯。 1659年的馬薩諸塞州灣殖民地法令讓在那個殖民地慶祝聖誕節是非法的，該法律於1681年被廢止。聖誕節直到1856年才成為馬薩諸塞州的國定假日。
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3. How did red and green become Christmas colors?
紅和綠是如何成為聖誕節代表色？
We mostly have holly and Coca-Cola to thank for the rise of red and green as Christmas colors. Holly, obviously, has bright red berries and dark green leaves. It was used long ago by the ancient Celts for winter solstice celebrations as a symbol of protection and good luck. Coca-Cola’s role in making the colors a widespread combo for the holiday began in 1931 with ads featuring Santa Claus in a red and white suit surrounded by a green background and accents.
拜冬青樹和可口可樂所賜，紅色和綠色逐漸成為聖誕節的顏色。顯然地，冬青有鮮豔的紅色漿果和深綠色的葉子；古代凱爾特人很早以前就用它作為冬至慶祝活動，冬青有保護和好運的象徵。可口可樂讓這兩個顏色成為聖誕節廣為人知的組成則始於1931年，廣告中聖誕老人穿著紅色和白色的西裝，周圍環繞著綠色背景和符號點綴。
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4. True or false: "Jingle Bells" was written to be a Christmas song.
「鈴兒響叮噹」是為了聖誕節而寫的對嗎？
False! The song wasn’t intended to be attached to the holiday. Some historical reports say it was first performed at a Thanksgiving church service. In any case, the lyrics don’t mention any holiday at all.
錯！這首歌當初和這節日沒有關聯。有歷史報導說這首歌第一次是在感恩節教堂第一次被表演。總之，歌詞當中根本沒有提到任何節日。
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5. How many Americans use artificial Christmas trees?
多少美國人會用人造聖誕樹？
A survey conducted by Nielsen for the American Christmas Tree Association found that nearly 94 million U.S. households will display a Christmas tree this year. Of those, 85 percent are artificial.
尼爾森為美國聖誕樹協會所做的一項調查發現，今年有將近9,400萬的美國家庭展示聖誕樹，其中85％是人造的。
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6. How much do Americans spend on holiday shopping?
美國人在聖誕節會花多少錢買東西？
The National Retail Federation reports that Americans plan to spend an average of about $998 this year on holiday shopping. That’s down from last year’s average of around $1,048.
全美零售聯合會指出，美國人預計在這個聖誕節平均花費大約998美元消費，相較去年的平均值1,048美元有所下滑。
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7. True or false: People no longer send out Christmas cards.
人們不再寄聖誕卡片了對嗎？
False! The rate of sending any greeting card has gone down over the years, but this year especially, people are sending holiday cards as a way to connect with others during the pandemic.
錯！這些年來發賀卡的速度不斷下降，但特別是在今年，為了在流行病期間與他人聯繫，人們會發送節日賀卡。
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8. What's the most popular Christmas song of all time?
歷史上最受歡迎的聖誕節歌曲為何？
Answer: The most recorded Christmas song of all time is "Silent Night," according to Time, whereas "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single.
答：根據《時代》雜誌，有史以來錄製最多次的聖誕節歌曲是《寂靜的夜晚》，而Bing Crosby的《白色聖誕節》則維持吉尼斯世界紀錄的最高銷量。
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9. Why do we hang Christmas stockings?
為什麼我們要掛聖誕襪？
Answer: The tradition came about thanks to a legend that states the generous Turkish bishop St. Nicholas helped a set of three poor sisters avoid a life of indentured servitude by paying for their dowries. For three nights, the bishop threw gold down their chimney, which landed in their stockings hung by their fireplace to dry. Now we carry on the tradition by hanging stockings to fill with gifts and small treats.
答：這個傳統來自於一個傳奇。故事說道，慷慨的土耳其主教聖尼古拉斯支付嫁妝幫助一組可憐的三個姐妹免除奴役。主教把煙囪裡的金子扔了下來共三晚，而金子掉入壁爐旁掛著的長襪中晾乾了。現在，我們透過掛襪子來放禮物和小點心來延續傳統。
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10. True or false: There was once a real-life Santa Claus.
現實生活中曾有聖誕老人對嗎？
Answer: True! The Christian bishop Saint Nicholas was the inspiration behind the jolly man we all know and love. St. Nicholas, a generous, gift-gifting clergyman, lived in modern day Turkey and devoted his life to helping the poor, according to Biography.
答：沒錯！基督教主教聖尼古拉是我們大家都知道並且喜歡的歡樂男人（聖誕老人）背後的靈感來源。根據傳記，聖尼古拉斯是一位慷慨、會送禮的神職人員，住在現代土耳其，一生致力於幫助窮人。
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Bonus Question: Can you still say Merry Christmas?
I will leave this question to you.
你還能再說「聖誕快樂」嗎？還是要講別的說法? 這問題的答案留給你好好思考。
社論:
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/using-merry-christmas-or-happy-holidays-no-longer-about-putting-ncna1106181
https://this.deakin.edu.au/society/are-we-allowed-to-say-merry-christmas-anymore
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-war-on-christmas-20191211.html
https://www.history.com/news/the-war-of-words-behind-happy-holidays
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資料來源:
https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/a35016633/christmas-trivia/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2972/surprising-christmas-facts/
圖片來源:
https://icebreakerideas.com/christmas-trivia/
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I think you wanna come over
我認為你想順便來訪
Yeah I heard it through the grapevine
是的,我從某些消息管道聽到的
Are you drunk or you sober
你喝醉了嗎?
Think about it, doesn’t matter
想了一下,這不重要
And if it makes you feel good then I say do it
如果喝醉會讓你感覺更棒,那就喝吧!
I don’t know what you’re waiting for
我不知道你還在等什麼?
Feel my temperature rising
感受到我的體溫正在發燒
There’s too much heat I’m gonna lose control
這真是太激烈了,我快失去控制了
Do you want to go higher, get closer to the fire
你想靠近我讓我爽到快著火了嗎?
I don’t know what you’re waiting for
我不知道你還在等什麼?
Come join the party, yeah
快加入娜派對,耶!
Coz’ everybody just won’t do
因為大家就是不會做.
Let’s get this started, yeah
快點開始吧,耶!
Coz’ everybody wants to party with you
因為大家想要跟你一起狂歡
Boy you got a reputation
男孩你擁有了名聲
But you’re gonna’ have to prove it
但是你必須去證明它
I see a little hesitation
我看到了一點猶豫
Am I gonna have to show you
需要我展示給你看嗎?
That if it feels right, get on your marks
那如果感覺不錯,就標上個記號吧
Step to the beat boy that’s what it’s for
踏步是節奏男孩應該做的
Put your arms around me
用你的手臂環繞著我
When it gets too hot we can go outside
當溫度太熱時我們可以到外面
But for now just come here, let me whisper in your ear
不過現在過來讓我跟你說點悄悄話
An invitation to the dance tonight
邀請你跳整晚的熱舞
Come join the party, yeah (It's a celebration)
快加入娜派對,耶!(這是個慶祝)
Coz’ everybody just won’t do
因為大家就是不會做.
Let’s get this started, yeah (No more hesitation)
快點開始吧,耶!(不要再猶豫了)
Coz’ everybody wants to party with you
因為大家想要跟你一起狂歡
Haven’t I seen you somewhere before
我是不是有在哪看過你?
You look familiar
你看起來很熟悉
You wanna’ dance, yeah
你想要跳舞,耶
I guess I just don’t recognize you with your clothes on
我猜我認識裸體的你
(浪笑)
What are you waiting for
你還在等什麼?
Come join the party, yeah (It's a celebration)
快加入娜派對,耶!(這是個慶祝)
Coz’ everybody just won’t do
因為大家就是不會做.
Let’s get this started, yeah (No more hesitation)
快點開始吧,耶!(不要再猶豫了)
Coz’ everybody wants to party with you
因為大家想要跟你一起狂歡
ome join the party, yeah (It's a celebration)
快加入娜派對,耶!(這是個慶祝)
Coz’ everybody just won’t do
因為大家就是不會做.
Let’s get this started, yeah (No more hesitation)
快點開始吧,耶!(不要再猶豫了)
Coz’ everybody wants to party with you
因為大家想要跟你一起狂歡
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