Monday 20 January 2014

Festive feelings


Christmas decorations
Father Christmases and snowmen make this shop look very festive!
It's that time of the year again! Many people around the world are celebrating Christmas. For some it is a religious occasion; for others it is a chance to relax and get together with friends and family.
In 6 Minute English, Rob and Finn discuss what the festive season means to different people and explain some Christmas-related vocabulary.
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greeting
friendly message usually sent at a special occasion
the festive season
the Christmas period
traditions
old customs that happen regularly and have become the usual
carols
old and well-known songs sung at Christmas
let their hair down
enjoy themselves / have a good time
catch up
talk to people you haven't seen for a long time
hopeful
believing something good will happen
thankful
grateful for something
joyous
feeling of happiness
stuffing themselves
eating lots of food
community
a group of people who have common interests, and/or live in the same area
socialise
spend time with people you like

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