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　　感恩节就要到了，你知道感恩节的来历和它的意义么?今天小编分享的是感恩节的意义，希望对大家有所帮助。

　　感恩节的意义

　　All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, President of the United States proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today.

　　感恩节最主要的意义是要告诉我们人性的美好，从任何事上都可以体现出感恩，问候一下你的父母，朋友，帮助需要帮助的人，都是感恩的表现。让我们学会感恩，学会珍惜，学会理解与宽容，最重要的，学会爱。那就是生命真正赋予我们的。

　　感恩节的真正意义

　　一、亲人团聚。劳燕分飞了一年的家人从天南海北赶回来，会聚在一起倾吐衷肠，感谢亲人对自己关爱与付出。

　　二、朋友聚会。分享美餐，共叙友情。

　　三、同事联欢。感谢同事的问候与帮助，感谢同事付出的努力使自己赖以生存的企业又平安健康的度过了一年。

　　四、拜访师长。感谢师长对自己的教诲、帮助和关怀。

　　五、帮助他人。尽自己的能力关爱和帮助需要帮助的人们，对生活和自己的职业充满希望和热情。

　　六、珍惜拥有。常存感恩之心，因为一个不知道感恩的人是一个自私和可耻的人。要付出行动，带着一颗感恩的心成长。

　　感恩节习俗英文介绍

　　★Custom of Praying(祈祷的习俗)

　　For centuries, 'Thanksgiving Day' is associated with communal prayers in church and in homes. People offer various meal time prayers during the day. It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and grace. It is also a day to show gratitude to your friends and relatives for all the good deeds.

　　几个世纪以来,“感恩节”与在教堂和家里祈祷者有关。人们提供各式各样的用餐，祷告一下白天的情况。这是一个人类感谢上帝带来所有祝福的时候，同时也是一个感激你的朋友和亲人及所有的好事的时候。

　　★Custom of Family Dinner(家宴习俗)

　　The traditional stuffed turkey adorns every dinner table during the　feast. pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, corns are some of the dishes cooked everywhere to mark the day.

　　家庭盛宴是感恩节期间的一个重要习俗。全家人围坐在饭桌边一起祈祷，愿上帝施与永不停息的恩惠。　这也让身处异地的亲友欢聚一堂，同庆美好时光。

　　Though historians don’t have an evidence to prove that turkey was eaten during　the first thanksgiving dinner, the thanksgiving celebration will be incomplete without it.

　　传统的填制火鸡让每个餐桌生色不少，南瓜派、酸果沙司、玉米更是那天必不可少的菜肴。虽然历史学家没有证据证明在第一个感恩节时人们就吃火鸡，但没有火鸡的感恩节是不完美的。

　　The traditional thanksgiving parade probably started with president lincoln　proclaiming it an official day. the full- dress parade is a way to display the country’s　military strength and discipline. the main aim of such parades is to lift the spirits of　the spectators, provide them with wholesome entertainment. in the present day, parades are　accompanied with musical shows and celebrities.

　　感恩节那天进行的巡游仪式大概始于林肯总统时期，而且这天被宣布为法定节日。隆重的巡游仪式是显示国家军事力量和严明纪律的一个方式，但这样的巡游主要目的是振奋国人，为大众提供一个积极健康的娱乐活动。现代的巡游活动还加入音乐节目，众多名人也参与其中。

　　football games??watching nfl football during thanksgiving is a popular tradition. the　traditional game between the detroit lions and the green bay packers continues. one of the　most memorable games having been played on this day.

　　感恩节观看美国国家足球联盟的橄榄球比赛也是一个习俗。底特律雄狮和绿湾包装工队之间的传统比赛至今仍然保留着。其中最值得纪念的比赛之一就在感恩节这天举行

　　★Custom of Decoration(装饰习俗)

　　Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.

　　感恩节是人们装饰房屋,用清新干花点缀房间的时间。人们美化家园,给内部一个全新的外观和感觉。他们点灯照亮周围环境。桌子也挂有最好的瓷器、古玩银餐具以示庆祝。

　　★Custom of sending messages(发送祝福的风俗)

　　Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. It is a day of conveying their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.

　　感恩节是人们送爱的信息和温馨的祝愿给他们的亲戚、同事、上司和下属、极亲密的人的一个节日。这一天他们通过赠送感恩节贺卡来表达自己的感受。

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