Saint Patrick's Day 

Traditionally, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated as a religious holiday in Ireland and other areas. Ironically, scores of Irish citizens make the trip across the pond to experience the more festive American flavor of Green Day.

New Yorkers have their own unique way of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day, The Wearing of the Green. Green clothes, green flowers, and green hats are standard, but you'll also find unique green beers, and even green water fountains.


绿色的圣帕特里克日

美国人庆祝“绿色的”圣帕特里克日圣帕特里克日是一个传统的爱尔兰节日,于每年的3月17日举行,以纪念传教士圣帕克成功地在爱尔兰传扬基督教,但逐渐演变成一个全美国的绿色节日(Green Day),庆祝活动亦以纽约市最为热闹。

所谓绿色节日是指于当日当天,所有到街上庆祝的人士及一切节日装饰品都是绿色的,如绿色的衣物、绿色的帽子、绿色的鮮花,你还会发现独特的绿色啤酒,甚至绿色的噴泉。



词汇:
religious:adj. 宗教上的
ironical:adj. 讽刺的
festive: adj. 庆祝的, 喜庆的
flavor: n.情味, 风味
unique: adj. 唯一的, 独特的
fountain: n. 泉水, 喷泉