春节。家家户户都挂上了红
红的灯笼、贴上红红的对联，到处都洋溢着 喜气洋洋的气氛。我们都喜欢过春节，喜欢 美食，喜欢与家人团聚，喜欢这种喜庆的氛 围。对中国的各种节日，大家肯定都非常熟 悉，那大家了解美国的节日吗？美国的节日 多种多样，美国人又是如何度过这些假期的 呢？让我们一起了解一下吧！
Every month of the year has something special to celebrate in the U. S. throughout1 the years, the U.S. Congress2 has passed laws declaring special days as official observances3 known as federal4 holidays. Each federal holiday represents a day when federal employees5 and many other workers have a paid day off from their jobs. There are some holidays they celebrate that are not federal holidays but are very popular holidays to celebrate.
在美国，每年每个月都有一些特别值得 庆祝的事情。多年以来，美国国会通过法律 确定联邦的（法定的）公共节日，即联邦假 日。每一个联邦假日都意味着联邦雇员和 许多其他工人可以有一天带薪休假的日子。 他们不仅仅在联邦假日庆祝,还在很多非常 受欢迎的其他节日庆祝。
1. throughout: prep•贯穿;遍及2. congress: n.国会;代表大会;会议3.observance: n.惯例;遵守;仪式;庆祝4. federal: adj.联邦的；同盟的；联邦政府的;联邦制的
5. employee: n.雇员；从业员工
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Many Americans, young or old, rich or poor, will take holidays seriously and these holidays are more true to families with kids. Holidays are those golden days that are all about spending time with the people you love. Time to unwind1 have fun and happily reflect2 on the things that really matter. And if you look hard enough, you'll find at least one holiday to celebrate every month. From Valentine，s Day to the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve. They’ 11
help you figure out the best ways to be festive3, whatever the season is.
许多美国人，无论年轻人还是老年人，无论贫富，都会认真对待节假日，而这些 节假日对于有孩子的家庭来说更是如此。节假日是与你爱的人共度时光的黄金日 子。在宽松的时间里开心地玩耍，愉快地反思紧要的事情。如果仔细观察，你会发 现每个月至少有一个节日可以庆祝。从情人节到7月4日和新年前夜，无论什么季 节他们都会帮你找出欢乐庆祝的最好办法。
1. unwind: vt.展开，（使)心情轻松;vi.放松2. reflect: vt.反映;反射，照出；表达3. festive: adj.节日的;喜庆的;欢乐的
Is Halloween your favorite holiday? If the answer is yes and you^re looking for chills1 and thrills2 this season, look no further than our Halloween section. They ^ 11 help you come up with costume ideas, decorate your haunted3 house, and make creepy4 treats and party food. They ?11 bring out the kid in you!
万圣节是你最欢庆的节日吗？如果答案是肯定的，而且你正在这个季节寻找 寒冷和刺激，那看看万圣节专区再合适不过了。他们会帮你提出服装创意,装饰你 的鬼屋,做令人毛骨悚然的招待和派对食物。他们也会把孩子带出来参加的！
1. chill: n.寒冷；寒意；寒心2. thrill: n.激动;震颤;紧张
3. haunted: adj.闹鬼的;反复出现的;受到困扰的
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4. creepy: adj.诡异的;令人毛骨悚然的;爬行的
Once Halloween passes by, Thanksgiving is just around the comer. Get ready to give thanks and overindulge during that festive Thanksgiving dinner. If it' $ your turn to cook the turkey this year, see what their food experts have to say.
万圣节过去了，感恩节就要到了 在感恩节大餐中做好感恩友人和随意放纵 自己的准备吧。如果今年轮到你做火鸡了，看看他们的食品专家们会给出一些什 么建议吧。
overindulge:溺爱:过度放纵
Holiday season kicks into full gear1 with the approach2 of Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year^ s. Learn about the foods, drinks and traditions that make these holidays so important and joyful for families around the world. Celebrate love and new beginnings. The first day of January is New Year^ s Day. This federal holiday celebrates the beginning of each New Year. People in the U.S. sometimes spend this day watching college football games and parades.
在圣诞节、光明节和新年来临之际，假日季将会全面展开。了解与各种节日相 关的食物、饮料和传统，这些让节日变得更重要和快乐，他们为了爱和新的开始而 庆祝。一月的第一天是新年，这个联邦假日庆祝每一个新年的开始。美国人有时 会在这一天看大学橄榄球赛和游行。
1. gear: n.齿轮;装置，工具;传动装置2. approach: n.方法;途径;接近
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