But the true meaning of the holiday is in remembrance.

但这个节日真正意义在于纪念。

And light does more than create a festive mood —light brings hope.

光不仅营造了节日氛围，也带来希望。

Attitudes toward the Western festivals are among the general public.

人们对过西方节日态度褒贬不一。

Well, you know, it's a week night close to the holidays.

枪击案发生在临近节日工作日夜晚。

So that they piggyback on its success.

这样他们能借助节日成功发一笔财。

The holiday centers on a big meal shared with family and friends.

这个节日主题是跟家人和朋友一起聚会吃饭。

Over the decades the holiday has grown to be more than just that though.

几十年来，这个节日意义已远不止如此。

No holiday has a richer and more varied tradition than Christmas.

没有哪个节日传统比圣诞节更丰富多样了。

One difference between fringe festivals and traditional arts festivals is the way performers are chosen.

艺穗节和传统艺术节日一个区别是所选择表演方式不同。

Holiday lights hung from the rooftop, and a small tree illuminated the window.

屋顶上挂着节日彩灯，一棵小树照亮了窗户。

We don't celebrate it that much.

我们并不会那么隆重这个节日。

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Season's Greetings to everyone.

圣诞节快乐，光明节快乐，节日福送给每个人！

It's the start of a glorious galette of holidays.

这是一个辉煌节日开始。

Holidays are just around the corner.

节日气氛越来越浓。

The commercialization of the holiday helped establish candy, jewelry, and flowers as common gifts.

节日商业化使糖果、珠宝和鲜花成为常见礼物。

Family, community, and togetherness are what the holiday is all about.

家人、大家庭、归属感是这个节日全部主题。

And the animals at the Houston Zoo are enjoying a special meal this holiday season.

休斯顿动物园动物们正在享受这个节日特别大餐。

Events have been curtailed by the coronavirus. Alan Johnston reports.

该节日规模因冠状病毒疫情而减小。请听艾伦·约翰斯顿报道。

Not just for spreading holiday cheer – but also for list makers.

不仅是欢度节日时间，也是回顾展望时间。

Church services, parades, public events, are all part of this holiday.

教堂服务，游行，公共活动，都是这个节日一部分。