Simplified Speech #106 – Countdown to Christmas
In this seasonal Culips episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about what they do to prepare for Christmas and the holiday season. Christmas isn’t simply a one-day affair, it’s a month long celebration of winter, family, and good cheer.
Fun facts
Christmas might be the most widely known December holiday in Western culture, but there are several other religious holidays that occur at the end of the year, such as Hanukkah, Rohatsu, Kwanzaa, and St. Nicholas Day, to name a few.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Countdown
- A grinch
- Heirloom
- Last minute
- Dated
- Cheesy
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Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Simplified Speech #106 – Countdown to Christmas
In this seasonal Culips episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about what they do to prepare for Christmas and the holiday season. Christmas isn’t simply a one-day affair, it’s a month long celebration of winter, family, and good cheer.
Fun facts
Christmas might be the most widely known December holiday in Western culture, but there are several other religious holidays that occur at the end of the year, such as Hanukkah, Rohatsu, Kwanzaa, and St. Nicholas Day, to name a few.Expressions included in the study guide
- Countdown
- A grinch
- Heirloom
- Last minute
- Dated
- Cheesy
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free and
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Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
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