陳傳光

Childrens Day is one of the happiest days for children， but not all children in the world have it on June 1st. In fact， there are many dates and ways to celebrate it all over the world. Different countries have their own special day for children in their own way. They even have different histories about the holiday.

對孩子們來說，兒童節(jié)是最令他們開心的節(jié)日之一。但不是所有的孩子都會在6月1日這天過兒童節(jié)。事實上，世界各地在不同的日子用不同的方式來慶祝這個節(jié)日。各個國家會用自己獨(dú)特的方式為孩子們慶祝這特別的一天。兒童節(jié)在不同國家的來歷也大不相同。

However， the two most well-known ones are Universal Childrens Day and International Childrens Day. Universal Childrens Day is on November 20 each year. It is introduced by the United Nations in 1954 to encourage all countries to improve the understanding and welfare1 of children around the world. International Childrens Day is on June 1st of every year. It is set by the world conference in 1925. On this day， speeches are made and activities are held for the welfare of children in many countries.

但是，人們普遍最熟悉的是世界兒童節(jié)和國際兒童節(jié)。世界兒童節(jié)在每年的11月20日。這個節(jié)日是聯(lián)合國在1954年為了鼓勵各國增進(jìn)對孩子的理解和增加孩子福祉而專門設(shè)立的。國際兒童節(jié)在每年的6月1日。它是在1925年舉行的世界大會上確定的。許多國家在6月1日會進(jìn)行關(guān)于兒童福祉的演講和慶?；顒?。

In China， people celebrate childrens day on June 1st. It is formally known as“the June 1st International Childrens Day”. Its an official holiday in our country， so children can have a one-day break on this day. Many cinemas， parks and museums are opened for free for all kids on this special day. Campings and trips are also organized for the children to enjoy the day. Special children programs are on TV and radio. In some places， children put performances on the street. Wearing new and beautiful clothes， children dance and sing. Celebration parties are also held by elementary schools for young kids. On the holiday， kids may also be given lucky money from family members and friends.

在中國，人們在6月1日這一天慶祝兒童節(jié)。節(jié)日的正式名稱為“六一國際兒童節(jié)”。在我們國家，兒童節(jié)是一個法定假日，孩子們在這一天可以不用上課。在這個特別的日子，許多電影院、公園和博物館都會對孩子們免費(fèi)開放。大人們會組織孩子們宿營和外出旅游，讓他們開心地玩一天。電視和廣播都會播出兒童節(jié)特別節(jié)目。在一些地方，孩子們還會穿上漂亮的新衣服上街載歌載舞。小學(xué)也會為孩子們舉行一些慶祝派對。在這一天，孩子們有可能還會收到來自家人和朋友們的紅包。

In America， Childrens Day is still not a fixed date on the national level. Along the history， the dates have changed constantly2. But one thing is certain： Many places in America celebrate Childrens Day in the meaning of religion3. Kids are the presents of God. People want to bring up their children as Gods will.

在美國，兒童節(jié)還算不上一個全國統(tǒng)一的固定節(jié)。在美國歷史上，兒童節(jié)的日期幾經(jīng)變遷，但是有一點(diǎn)是肯定的，美國許多地方慶祝兒童節(jié)都有自身的宗教意義。孩子是上帝賜予的禮物，人們想按照上帝的意愿將孩子撫養(yǎng)成人。

The Japanese have two days for their children： Boys Day on May 5 and Girls Day on March 3. On May 5， families with boys hang colorful kites in the shape of fish. In Japanese culture， fish means courage and strength. The Japanese wishes their boys to be brave and strong in this way. On Girls Day， the family usually put a set of dolls in kimono4 in the house， wishing girls healthy growth and happiness.

日本的孩子有兩個特別的節(jié)日：一個是5月5日的男孩節(jié)，另一個是3月3日的女孩節(jié)。在5月5日這一天，有男孩子的家庭會掛起許多魚形的風(fēng)箏。在日本文化中，鯉魚是勇氣和力量的象征。他們用這種方式來寄托讓孩子長得英勇健壯的期望。家長在女孩節(jié)這一天會將一系列穿著漂亮和服的玩具娃娃擺放在女孩房間里，他們希望自己家的女孩兒們健康成長、美滿幸福。

Whatever the dates and the activities， people all over the world have one common wish on this day—they wish their children to be healthy and happy. In another word， the holiday is a day to show adults love， care and hope for children.

無論兒童節(jié)在哪天過或是怎么過，全天下的人們都通過它寄托了一個共同的愿望，那就是希望自己的孩子健康、幸福。換言之，兒童節(jié)是成年人展現(xiàn)對孩子們的愛護(hù)、關(guān)心和希望的節(jié)日。