Eggnog became a holiday tradition when it was brought over to the American colonies, where cows, chickens and rum were much more accessible. As for the name? The term "nog" referred to a certain type of strong, English beer, while a "noggin" was a small cup intended for brewing nog.

蛋酒被带到美洲殖民地之后，成为一种假日习俗。在美洲，奶牛、鸡和朗姆酒更加普遍。至于名字？“nog”指的是一种强劲的英国啤酒，而“noggin”指的是用于酿造nog的小杯子。

Why do we put up Christmas trees?

为什么要搭圣诞树？

There are a few different stories behind the origin of the modern-day Christmas tree, although not all are rooted in fact. Evergreen trees were actually used by pagans in winter festivals for thousands of years. During the winter solstice, evergreens signified the coming of spring. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the trees began to be used as a symbol for Christmas. In mystery plays in Germany, they were often used as props, garnished with apples to represent the Garden of Eden.

现今圣诞树的起源有多个版本，但并非都有事实依据。其实异教徒在冬季的节日中使用常青树已经有几千年历史了。在冬至，常青树象征着春季的来临。由于基督教传遍欧洲，常青树开始象征圣诞节。在德国的神秘剧中，常青树经常用作小道具，装饰着代表伊甸园的苹果。

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