“土撥鼠日”是美國(guó)和加拿大的一個(gè)傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日。在美國(guó),每年2月2日,許多城市都會(huì)舉行“土撥鼠日”儀式和游行。人們會(huì)走上街頭,慶祝這個(gè)預(yù)測(cè)春天何時(shí)到來的節(jié)日。
When Spring Comes?春天何時(shí)來?
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”慶典
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(預(yù)測(cè)) from the groundhog.
Groundhog Day Parade“土撥鼠日”游行
There are different kinds of parades(游行) on this day. Some people wear special groundhog costumes(服裝). Some people play music. Kids are very happy to take part in it.
中文大意:預(yù)測(cè)春天何時(shí)到來的“土撥鼠日”
春天何時(shí)來?
每年2月2日,土撥鼠會(huì)從冬眠中蘇醒,爬出洞穴。
如果那天是晴天,土撥鼠會(huì)看到自己的影子,并返回洞中繼續(xù)睡覺。這就告訴人們,還會(huì)有六周的冬天要過。如果是多云,土撥鼠看不到自己的影子,那就說明春天馬上就要到來。
“土撥鼠日”慶典
美國(guó)許多城市會(huì)舉行“土撥鼠日”慶典。最盛大的慶典要屬賓夕法尼亞州一個(gè)小鎮(zhèn)舉辦的。每年2月2日,都有幾千人聚集在廣場(chǎng)上,等待土撥鼠預(yù)報(bào)春天是否來臨。
“土撥鼠日”游行
這一天會(huì)有各種各樣的游行。有些人身穿特殊的土撥鼠服裝。有些人演奏音樂。孩子們非常開心地參加活動(dòng)。