The Groundhog Calls for Spring预测春天何时到来的“土拨鼠日”
2023-03-03
“土拨鼠日”是美国和加拿大的一个传统节日。在美国,每年2月2日,许多城市都会举行“土拨鼠日”仪式和游行。人们会走上街头,庆祝这个预测春天何时到来的节日。
When Spring Comes?春天何时来?
On February 2 every year, the groundhogs wake up and come out from their burrows(洞穴). If it is sunny, the groundhogs will see their shadow. Then they will return to their burrows to sleep. There will be about six more weeks of winter. If it is cloudy, the groundhogs wont see their shadow. There will be an early spring.
Groundhog Day Ceremony“土撥鼠日”庆典
There are Groundhog Day ceremonies in many cities in America. The grandest(最盛大的) one is in a town in Pennsylvania. Every February 2, thousands of people gather at the square to wait for the spring forecast(预测) from the groundhog.
Groundhog Day Parade“土拨鼠日”游行
There are different kinds of parades(游行) on this day. Some people wear special groundhog costumes(服装). Some people play music. Kids are very happy to take part in it.
中文大意:预测春天何时到来的“土拨鼠日”
春天何时来?
每年2月2日,土拨鼠会从冬眠中苏醒,爬出洞穴。
如果那天是晴天,土拨鼠会看到自己的影子,并返回洞中继续睡觉。这就告诉人们,还会有六周的冬天要过。如果是多云,土拨鼠看不到自己的影子,那就说明春天马上就要到来。
“土拨鼠日”庆典
美国许多城市会举行“土拨鼠日”庆典。最盛大的庆典要属宾夕法尼亚州一个小镇举办的。每年2月2日,都有几千人聚集在广场上,等待土拨鼠预报春天是否来临。
“土拨鼠日”游行
这一天会有各种各样的游行。有些人身穿特殊的土拨鼠服装。有些人演奏音乐。孩子们非常开心地参加活动。