10 篇文章帮你搞定 4 级词汇：(7)AhistoryofChristmas Christmas is the most cheerful and holy of holidays in the Christian world, which boasts of an estimated 1.8 billion people. Although the origin of his holiday was purely religious, it has evolved into a highly secular(长期的,世俗的) celebration each year. However, strong religious components are still conveyed in various ways each year. The tow are intrinsically(本质上,完全的) mixed in the midst of modern commercialism(商业主义) and attached to. Christmas day falls on December 25th each year, celebration the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of a carpenter living over two thousand years ago. Christianity(__), the movement following the teachings of Christ, roused the world over the next many centuries. It is said that the first celebration of Christmas took place in 336 A.D. in Ancient Rome. No one seems to know for sure if December 25th was actually the date of the Christrsquo;s birth, but it is possible that Christian leaders in Ancient Rome wanted to replace pagan(异教的) religious holidays that occurred around the same time.Many secular symbols of Christmas have emerged over several centuries. Santa Claus, in his present form, is a fairly recent development whereas his origin, in part, goes back to Roman times.St. Nicholas was an early Christian Bishop(主教) of Patara of the Lycian seaport( in present-day Turkey) in the 4th century A.D. The Roman Emperor Diocletian, who persecuted(迫害) Christians, imprisoned(监禁,关押) him because the practice of Christianity was illegal. The first Christian Emperor of Rome, Constantine, later released him. Nicholasrsquo;s reputation for generosity(大方,大方), kindness and miracles earned him a widespread reputation and even...
