


“土撥鼠日”是美國和加拿大的一個傳統節日。在美國,每年2月2日,許多城市都會舉行“土撥鼠日”儀式和游行。人們會走上街頭,慶祝這個預測春天何時到來的節日。
When Spring Comes?春天何時來?
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(預測) 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:預測春天何時到來的“土撥鼠日”
春天何時來?
每年2月2日,土撥鼠會從冬眠中蘇醒,爬出洞穴。
如果那天是晴天,土撥鼠會看到自己的影子,并返回洞中繼續睡覺。這就告訴人們,還會有六周的冬天要過。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
美國許多城市會舉行“土撥鼠日”慶典。最盛大的慶典要屬賓夕法尼亞州一個小鎮舉辦的。每年2月2日,都有幾千人聚集在廣場上,等待土撥鼠預報春天是否來臨。
“土撥鼠日”游行
這一天會有各種各樣的游行。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。