圣诞节的神奇历史，你了解吗TheAmazingHistoryofChristmas(4)

After Nicholas died and was declared a saint, his popularity and positive Christmas message spread across Europe, each nation adding its own distinct contribution.
尼古拉斯死后被封为圣人，他的声望以及对圣诞节重视的态度传遍了整个欧洲，每个国家都（为圣诞节）做出了自己独特的贡献。
In Germany, the winter tradition of placing evergreens in their homes took on a new significance in the 16th century when Protestant reformer Martin Luther put candles in the branches.
在德国，16世纪，新教改革家马丁·路德在常青树的树枝上插上蜡烛后，在家中放置常青树的这个冬季传统就有了新的意义。
He told his children the lights were like the sky above Bethlehem on the night of Christ"s birth.
他告诉孩子们，这些烛光就像耶稣诞生之夜伯利恒（耶稣降生地）上空的天空。
The idea that St. Nicholas would judge whether you"ve been good or bad during the year stems from the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, which depicts Christ returning to Earth riding a white horse.
圣·尼古拉斯会判断你在一年中表现好坏的说法源自《新约启示录》，书中描绘了基督骑着一匹白马回到了地球。
In the Middle Ages, the legend sprang up that Saint Nicholas had been chosen as the Savior"s advance guard.
在中世纪，圣·尼古拉斯被选为救世主的护卫，这个传说迅速流传开来。