第一篇：2015英國女王圣誕演講稿

2015 Christmas Message

By The Queen

At this time of year, few sights evoke more feelings of cheer and goodwill than the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree.The popularity of a tree at Christmas is due in part to my great-great grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.After this touching picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon spread.In 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newly-married naval wife.We have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of Commonwealth leaders, and this year I met another group of leaders: The Queen's Young Leaders, an inspirational group, each of them a symbol of hope in their own Commonwealth communities.'Losing a loved one'

Gathering round the tree gives us a chance to think about the year ahead---I am looking forward to a busy 2016, though I have been warned I may have Happy Birthday sung to me more than once or twice.It also allows us to reflect on the year that has passed, as we think of those who are far away or no longer with us.Many people say the first Christmas after losing a loved one is particularly hard.But it's also a time to remember all that we have to be thankful for.It is true that the world has had to confront moments of darkness this year, but the Gospel of John contains a verse of great hope, often read at Christmas carol services: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it”.One cause for thankfulness this summer was marking 70 years since the end of the Second World War.On VJ Day we honouredthe remaining veterans of that terrible conflict in the Far East, as well as remembering the thousands who never returned.The procession from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Abbey must have been one of the slowest ever, because so many people wanted to say “thank you” to them.At the end of that war, the people of Oslo began sending an annual gift of a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square.It has 500 light bulbs and is enjoyed not just by Christians but by people of all faiths, and of none.At the very top sits a bright star, to represent the Star of Bethlehem.'Displaced and persecuted'

The custom of topping a tree also goes back to Prince Albert's time.For his family's tree, he chose an angel, helping to remind us that the focus of the Christmas story is on one particular family.For Joseph and Mary, the circumstances of Jesus's birth---in a stable---were far from ideal, but worse was to come as the family was forced to flee the country.It is no surprise that such a human story still captures our imagination and continues to inspire all of us who are Christians, the world over.Despite being displaced and persecuted throughout his short life, Christ's unchanging message was not one of revenge or violence but simply thatwe should love one another.Although it is not an easy message to follow, we shouldn't be discouraged;rather, it inspires us to try harder: to be thankful for the people who bring love and happiness into our own lives, and to look for ways of spreading that love to others, whenever and wherever we can.One of the joys of living a long life is watching one's children, then grandchildren, then great-grandchildren, help decorate the Christmas tree.And this year my family has a new member to join in the fun.The customary decorations have changed little in the years since that picture of Victoria and Albert's tree first appeared, although of course electric lights have replaced the candles.There's an old saying that “it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness”.There are millions of people lighting candles of hope in our world today.Christmas is a good time to be thankful for them, and for all that brings light to our lives.I wish you a very happy Christmas.

第二篇：英國女王2008圣誕演講稿

Christmas is a time for celebration.But this year it is a more sombre occasion for many.Some of those things which could once have been taken for granted suddenly seem less certain, and naturally give rise to feelings of insecurity.People are touched by events which have their roots far across the world.Whether it is the global economy or violence in a distant land, effects can be keenly felt at home.Once again many of our service men and women are serving on operations in common cause to bring peace and security to troubled places.In this 90th year since the end of the First World War, the last survivors recently commemorated the service and enormous sacrifice of their own generation.Their successors in theatres such as Iraq and Afghanistan are still to be found in harm's way in the service of others.For their loved ones, the worry will never cease until they are safely home.In such times as these, we can all learn some lessons from the past.We might begin to see things in a new perspective.And certainly, we begin to ask ourselves where it is that we can find lasting happiness.Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives;the kind of people who are generous with their talents or their time.There are those who use their prosperity or good fortune for the benefit of others whether they number among the great philanthropists or are people who with whatever they have simply have a desire to help those less fortunate than themselves.What they offer comes in the form of what can easily be recognized as service to the nation or service to the wider community.As often as not, however, their unselfishness is a simply taken-for-granted part of the life of their family or neighborhood.They tend to have some sense that life itself is full of blessings and is a precious gift for which we should be thankful.When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat, instead they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.I think we have a huge amount to learn from individuals such as these.And what I believe many of us share with them is a source of strength and peace of mind in our families and friends.Indeed, Prince Philip and I can reflect on the blessing, comfort and support we have gained from our own family in this special year for our son, The Prince of Wales.60 years ago, he was baptized here in the Music Room at BuckinghamPalace.As parents and grandparents, we feel great pride in seeing our family make their own unique contributions to society.Through his charities, the Prince of Wales has worked to support young people and other causes for the benefit of the wider community, and now his sons are following in his footsteps.At Christmas, we feel very fortunate to have our family around us.But for many of you, this Christmas will mean separation from loved ones and perhaps reflection on the memories of those no longer with us.I hope that, like me, you will be comforted by the example of Jesus of Nazareth, who, often in circumstances of great adversity, managed to live an outgoing, unselfish and sacrificial life.Countless millions of people around the world continue to celebrate his birthday at Christmas, inspired by his teaching.He makes it clear that genuine human happiness and satisfaction lie more in giving than receiving;more in serving than in being served.We can surely be grateful that, two thousand years after the birth of Jesus, so many of us are able to draw inspiration from his life and message, and find in him a source of strength and courage.I hope that the Christmas message will encourage and sustain you, too, now and in the coming year.I wish you all a very happy Christmas.圣誕節(jié)是一個普天同慶的日子。但今年則是一個較為嚴(yán)肅的場合很多。一些曾經(jīng)被突然授予那些東西似乎不那么肯定，自然會引起不安全的感覺。人們感動的事件，遠(yuǎn)在世界各地有他們的根。無論是全球經(jīng)濟或在一個遙遠(yuǎn)的土地上的暴力行為，效果可以敏銳地感覺到在家里。

再次我們的服務(wù)男性和女性的許多服務(wù)業(yè)務(wù)帶來和平與安全的共同的事業(yè)陷入困境的地方。在第一次世界大戰(zhàn)結(jié)束以來的這90年，最后的幸存者最近紀(jì)念的服務(wù)和巨大犧牲自己的一代。在劇院（如伊拉克和阿富汗），他們的繼任者仍然被發(fā)現(xiàn)在服務(wù)他人傷害的方式。擔(dān)心自己的親人，永遠(yuǎn)不會停止，直到他們安全回家。

在這樣的時代，因為這些，我們都可以從過去學(xué)到了一些教訓(xùn)。我們可能會開始看到的東西，在一個新的視角。當(dāng)然，我們開始問自己，那就是我們可以找到持久的快樂。多年來，那些誰似乎對我是最快樂，滿足和履行一直被人誰住最外向和無私的生活，什么樣的人誰是慷慨地與他們的天賦或者他們的時間。還有那些誰使用他們的繁榮或者好運，為他人謀取利益，無論他們之間的偉大的慈善家，或者是與任何人誰，他們只是有一個愿望，去幫助那些比自己幸運。

他們提供的是什么可以很容易地被確認(rèn)為服務(wù)國家或更廣泛的社區(qū)服務(wù)的形式。往往不一樣，但是，他們的無私奉獻是一個簡單的視為理所當(dāng)然的一部分，他們的家人或鄰里的生命。他們往往有從某種意義上說，生活本身就是滿滿的祝福，是一份珍貴的禮物，我們應(yīng)該感恩。當(dāng)生活似乎很難，見義勇為不躺下和接受失敗，相反他們會更堅定地奮斗，共創(chuàng)美好未來。

我認(rèn)為我們有一個巨大的量，如個人學(xué)習(xí)。什么，我相信我們中的許多人與他們分享的是力量的源泉和我們的家人和朋友安心。事實上，我和菲利普親王可以反映我們已經(jīng)獲得了從我們自己的家庭在這個特殊的年份，我們的兒子，威爾士王子的祝福，安慰和支持。

60年前，他在這里受洗在音樂室BuckinghamPalace。作為父母，祖父母，外祖父母，我們感到非常自豪，看到我們的家庭，使他們自己獨特的對社會的貢獻。通過他的慈善機構(gòu)，威爾斯親王曾到廣大市民的利益，支持年輕人和其他原因，現(xiàn)在他的兒子跟隨他的腳步。

在圣誕節(jié)，在我們身邊有我們的家人，我們感到非常幸運。但你們很多人，今年的圣誕節(jié)將意味著親人和反思那些已經(jīng)不再與我們的回憶也許分離。

我希望，像我一樣，你會安慰拿撒勒人耶穌的人，往往在巨大的逆境的情況下，住一個外向，無私和犧牲生命的例子。無數(shù)世界各地的人們繼續(xù)慶祝他的生日在圣誕節(jié)，他的教學(xué)的啟發(fā)。他清楚地表明，真正的人類的幸福和滿足的躺在更給予比接受更多的服務(wù)比在被服務(wù)。

兩千年后，耶穌誕生的，所以我們很多人都能夠從中汲取靈感，從他的生活和消息，并在他身上找到力量和勇氣的源泉，我們可以肯定是感激。我希望圣誕節(jié)消息將鼓勵和支持你，太，現(xiàn)在和未來的一年。

祝大家圣誕快樂。

第三篇：2015英國女王圣誕致辭

2015英國女王圣誕致辭

At this time of year, few sights evoke① more feelings of cheer and goodwill② than the twinkling lights③ of a Christmas tree.每年的這個時候，沒有什么風(fēng)景能比圣誕樹上閃爍的燈光更能勾起我愉快和美好的感覺。

The popularity of a tree at Christmas is due④ in part⑤ to my great-great grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.After this touching⑥ picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon spread⑦.圣誕樹的流行源于我的曾曾祖父母：維多利亞女王和阿爾伯塔親王。當(dāng)這幅觸動人心的畫公布之后，很多家庭都想要個自己的圣誕樹，從此，圣誕樹的風(fēng)俗漸漸擴散開來。

In 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newly-married⑧ naval wife.We have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of

⑨Commonwealth leaders⑩;and this year I met another group of leaders: The Queen's Young Leaders, an inspirational? group, each of them a symbol of hope? in their own Commonwealth communities.1949年，作為一個海軍軍人的新婚妻子，我在“馬耳他”度過了圣誕節(jié)1。后來，我曾多次回到那個島上，上個月，在2015英聯(lián)邦領(lǐng)袖的峰會上，我還剛?cè)ミ^。今年，我還見到了另一群領(lǐng)袖：女王的青年領(lǐng)袖，他們是一群朝氣蓬勃鼓舞人心的群體，每個人都代表他們各【注】自領(lǐng)域的希望2。

【注】____________

注1：當(dāng)年女王還是伊麗莎白公主，丈夫菲利普親王服役英國皇家海軍，部隊當(dāng)時駐扎在馬耳他。注2：今年6月，女王在白金漢宮接見了英國各屆的青年領(lǐng)袖代表。

①evoke：及物動詞，喚起

②goodwill：善意

③twinkling lights：閃爍的燈光

④is due to：由于

⑤in part：部分地

⑥touching：感人的⑦the custom soon spread：這個風(fēng)俗迅速蔓延

⑧a newly-married：新婚不久的⑨a meeting of：一次...的會議

⑩Commonwealth leaders：英聯(lián)邦領(lǐng)袖

?inspirational：鼓舞人心的?a symbol of hope：希望的象征 Gathering round the tree gives us a chance to think about the year aheadin a stable⑩-were far from? ideal, but worse was to come as? the family was forced to flee? the country.It's no surprise that? such a human story still captures our imagination? and continues to ____________ ①procession：列隊行進（名詞）

②the people of Oslo：奧斯陸的人們（注意the people of...的用法）

③light bulbs：電燈泡

④people of all faiths：各種信仰的人們

⑤at the very top sits a bright star：倒裝句（very表示“正好”）

⑥the Star of Bethlehem：伯利恒之星（伯利恒--基督耶穌誕生之地，位于約旦河西岸）

⑦top a tree：這里指為圣誕樹掛各種裝飾品（top在這里是動詞）

⑧go back to：追溯到

⑨t(yī)he focus of...is on...：...的核心是關(guān)于...⑩stable：馬廄

?be far from：遠(yuǎn)不是

?worse was to come as...：當(dāng)...，更壞的事來了

?be forced to flee...：被迫離開（flee及物動詞，離開）

?it's no surprise that...：...一點都不令人意外

?capture our imagination：抓住我們的想象（文中翻譯的很好：令我們浮想聯(lián)翩）inspire all of us who are Christians, the world over.對約瑟夫和圣母瑪麗亞來說，耶穌在馬廄里出生時的環(huán)境格外嚴(yán)酷，但比那更糟的是這一家人要被迫背井離鄉(xiāng)。這個人性化的故事至今仍然能讓我們浮想聯(lián)翩，它依然在啟迪著全世界的基督教徒們，一點都不令人意外。

Despite being displaced① and persecuted② throughout his short life, Christ's unchanging message③ was not one of revenge or violence but simply that we should love one another.Although it is not an easy message to follow, we shouldn't be discouraged;rather, it inspires us to try harder: to be thankful for the people who bring love and happiness into our own lives, and to look for ways of④ spreading that love to others, whenever and wherever we can.盡管曾經(jīng)流離失所，并在他短短的一生中慘遭迫害，基督一直向人們傳達(dá)的信息絕對與復(fù)仇或暴力無關(guān)，他只想告訴人們要相互關(guān)愛。盡管這并非易事，但我們不應(yīng)該就此灰心。相反，他們鼓舞我們更加努力，讓我們感恩那些給我們生命中帶來愛與歡樂的人，也讓我們想方設(shè)法把這些愛傳遞給他人，無論何時何地。

One of the joys of living a long life is watching one's children, then grandchildren, then great grandchildren, help⑥ decorate the Christmas tree.And this year my family has a new member to join in the fun!擁有一段漫長人生的樂趣之一就是能看到自己的兒女、孫輩和重孫輩一起來幫忙裝飾圣誕

【注】樹，而今年我的家族又迎來了一個新成員，一起來享受這樣的歡樂時光?、軹he customary decorations have changed little in the years since that picture of Victoria and Albert's tree first appeared, although of course electric lights have replaced the candles.⑦

____________ 注：指小公主的誕生

①being displaced：流離失所，居無定所

②being persecuted：被迫害（指耶穌被處以十字架的極刑）

③unchanging message：矢志不渝的信息

④look for ways of：尋找...的道路

⑤one of the joys of...is...：...的一大樂趣是...⑥watch...do...：看到...做...⑦注意本句中文和英文表述習(xí)慣中“重心”的不同，中文喜歡“雖然...但是”；英文喜歡“但是...雖然...” 盡管當(dāng)年的蠟燭已被現(xiàn)在的電燈所替代，維多利亞女王和阿爾伯塔親王那個時代流傳下的裝飾傳統(tǒng)卻未有很多的改變。

There's an old saying that① 'it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness'.古語云，“與其詛咒黑暗，不如點亮明燭?！?/p>

There are millions of people lighting candles of hope② in our world today.Christmas is a good time to③ be thankful for④ them, and for all that brings light to our lives.如今，在我們生活的這個世界，有數(shù)百萬人點亮了希望的蠟燭。圣誕節(jié)是一個感謝他們的絕佳機會，同時也感謝那些照亮我們生命的人們。

I wish you⑤ a very happy Christmas." 愿大家能擁有一個快樂的圣誕節(jié)。

____________ ①There's an old saying that...：有一句古話說的好，“...”（后面跟上賓語從句即可）

②candles of hope：希望之燭（介詞of在這里表“屬性”）

③...is a good time to...：...是...的好時機

④be thankful for：對...表示感謝

⑤I wish you+名詞：希望你怎樣；I wish you a success.祝你成功！

第四篇：淺析英國女王圣誕致辭

2012年全國高考模擬參考部分

2010Queen's Christmas message 英國女王圣誕致辭

Get Flash Player Text of the Queen's Christmas message Each year that passes seems to have its own character.Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten.2009 was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continuing effects of the economic downturn.I am sure that we have all been affected by events in Afghanistan and saddened by the casualties suffered by our forces serving there.Our thoughts go out to their relations and friends who have shown immense dignity in the face of great personal loss.But, we can be proud of the positive contribution that our servicemen and women are making, in conjunction with our allies.Well over 13,000 soldiers from the United Kingdom, and across the Commonwealthare currently serving in Afghanistan.The debt of gratitude owed to these young men and women, and to their predecessors, is indeed profound.It is 60 years since the Commonwealth was created and today, with more than a billion of its members under the age of 25, the organisation remains a strong and practical force for good.Recently, I attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago and heard how important the Commonwealth is to young people.New communication technologies allow them to reach out to the wider world and share their experiences and viewpoints.For many, the practical assistance and networks of the Commonwealth can give skills, lend advice and encourage enterprise.It is inspiring to learn of some of the work being done by these young people, who bring creativity and innovation to the challenges they face.It is important to keep discussing issues that concern us all-there can be no more valuable role for our family of nations.I have been closely associated with the Commonwealth through most of its existence.The personal and living bond I have enjoyed with leaders, and with people the world over, has always been more important in promoting our unity than symbolism alone.The Commonwealth is not an organisation with a mission.It is rather an opportunity for its people to work together to achieve practical solutions to problems.In many aspects of our lives, whether in sport, the environment, business or culture, the Commonwealth connection remains vivid and enriching.It is, in lots of ways, the face of the future.And with continuing support and dedication, I am confident that this diverse Commonwealth of nations can strengthen the common bond that transcends politics, religion, race and economic circumstances.We know that Christmas is a time for celebration and family reunions;but it is also a time to reflect on what confronts those less fortunate than ourselves, at home and throughout the world.Christians are taught to love their neighbours, having compassion and concern, and being ready to undertake charity and voluntary work to ease the burden of deprivation and disadvantage.We may ourselves be confronted by a bewildering array of difficulties and challenges, but we must never cease to work for a better future for ourselves and for others.I wish you all, wherever you may be, a very happy Christmas.

第五篇：英國女王2009圣誕演說

Each year that passes seems to have its own character.Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten.2009 was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continuing effects of the economic downturn.I am sure that we have all been affected by events in Afghanistan and saddened by the casualties suffered by our forces serving there.Our thoughts go out to their relations and friends who have shown immense dignity in the face of great personal loss.But, we can be proud of the positive contribution that our servicemen and women are making, in conjunction with our allies.Well over 13,000 soldiers from the United Kingdom, and across the Commonwealthare currently serving in Afghanistan.The debt of gratitude owed to these young men and women, and to their predecessors, is indeed profound.It is 60 years since the Commonwealth was created and today, with more than a billion of its members under the age of 25, the organisation remains a strong and practical force for good.Recently I attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago and heard how important the Commonwealth is to young people.New communication technologies allow them to reach out to the wider world and share their experiences and viewpoints.For many, the practical assistance and networks of the Commonwealth can give skills, lend advice and encourage enterprise.It is inspiring to learn of some of the work being done by these young people, who bring creativity and innovation to the challenges they face.It is important to keep discussing issues that concern us all-there can by no more valuable role for our family of nations.I have been closely associated with the Commonwealth through most of its existence.The personal and living bond I have enjoyed with leaders, and with people the world over, has always been more important in promoting our unity than symbolism alone.The Commonwealth is not an organisation with a mission.It is rather an opportunity for its people to work together to achieve practical solutions to problems.In many aspects of our lives, whether in sport, the environment, business or culture, the Commonwealth connection remains vivid and enriching.It is, in lots of ways, the face of the future.And with continuing support and dedication, I am confident that this diverse Commonwealth of nations can strengthen the common bond that transcends politics, religion, race and economic circumstances.We know that Christmas is a time for celebration and family reunions;but it is also a time to reflect on what confronts those less fortunate than ourselves, at home and throughout the world.Christians are taught to love their neighbours, having compassion and concern, and being ready to undertake charity and voluntary work to ease the burden of deprivation and disadvantage.We may ourselves be confronted by a bewildering array of difficulties and challenges, but we must never cease to work for a better future for ourselves and for others.I wish you all, wherever you may be, a very happy Christmas.