
今年的欧美在危机中迎来一年一度的圣诞节!法国的“黄背心运动”、美国政府的停摆、英国的脱欧争论、匈牙利和意大利等国的种种问题,让本应欢乐的圣诞节处于混乱之中。甚至,英国女王也打破“不谈政治”的传统,在圣诞讲话中呼吁和平。
英国女王圣诞致辞
92岁高龄的英国女王伊丽莎白二世今年的圣诞致辞与往年不同,一向保持中立的女王在今年的圣诞致辞中,罕见发表政治看法。她呼吁目前正因为脱欧问题陷入严重分裂的英国政坛,彼此尊重与以礼相待。致辞部分内容如下:
"At Christmas, we become keenly aware of loved ones who have died, whatever the circumstances. But, of course, we would not grieve if we did not love.
在圣诞节阖家欢聚之时,无论何种情境,都让我们更为清晰地感受到亲人离去的痛楚。但如若心中无爱,自然也不会有悲伤。
"Some cultures believe a long life brings wisdom. I'd like to think so. Perhaps part of that wisdom is to recognise some of life's baffling paradoxes, such as the way human beings have a huge propensity for good, and yet a capacity for evil. Even the power of faith, which frequently inspires great generosity and self-sacrifice, can fall victim to tribalism.
有些文化中认为,长寿者多智。我也乐于这么认为。也许认识到生命中那些令人困惑的悖论,就是那种智慧的一部分。例如人性本善,但亦有成为恶魔的天赋。信仰的力量也是如此,它能激发慷慨和伟大的牺牲精神,亦可让人臣服于部落主义的野蛮与残暴。
"But through the many changes I have seen over the years, faith, family and friendship have been not only a constant for me but a source of personal comfort and reassurance.
但纵观这些年间诸事变迁。我的信仰,家庭和友谊不仅是我永恒的坚守,同时也是我的安抚和宽慰。
"Its strength lies in the bonds of affection it promotes, and a common desire to live in a better, more peaceful world.
英联邦的力量源于它所促进的情感纽带,也源于一个共同愿景,那就是生活在更美好、更和平的世界中。
“Even with the most deeply held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step towards greater understanding.
即使彼此间存在最根深蒂固的分歧,视对方为同侪、待他人以尊重永远是增进理解的第一步。
60多年以来,女王的圣诞演讲每年都如约而至,年复一年,不曾改变。也正是因为女王的坚持,圣诞演讲这个老传统才更加深入人心,让每一个英国人民都满心期待。对于女王来说,在圣诞节这一天向大家送上最真诚温暖的圣诞祝福也正是她的使命。
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