跟读练习: 3 Minutes English Listening Podcast | Level A2 | Lunar New Year vs Christmas - 通过视频学习英语口语
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Hey, hey, hey!
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Welcome back to the English Listening Podcast.
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You know I'm pumped for today's topic because we're talking about something
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that gets a lot of people fired up – Lunar New Year versus Christmas.
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Yeah, you heard me right – two big holidays that people love.
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But are they really all that similar?
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Or are they worlds apart?
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Let's Let's break it down.
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First off, let's talk about Lunar New Year.
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This isn't just a holiday, it's a whole vibe.
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If you've ever celebrated, you know it's more than just fireworks and food.
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It's about new beginnings.
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Lunar New Year doesn't follow the regular calendar, it follows the lunar calendar.
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So yeah, it's not on the same date every year.
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It's kind of like a surprise.
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You never know when it's coming.
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it's January, sometimes February.
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It's all about starting fresh and leaving behind the old.
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Now, what's the deal with the celebration?
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Well, it's all about family.
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You're going to eat, you're going to laugh, you're going to argue about who gets the biggest slice of dumplings, because yes, that's a thing.
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You eat specific foods for luck, like fish for prosperity or rice cakes for health.
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And then, of course, there's the red envelopes.
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You know those little red packets filled with money, you get those from your elders.
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Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.
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It's a tradition to hand those out to kids.
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And let me tell you, as a kid, that's the best part of the whole holiday.
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Now let's move on to Christmas.
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This one's a little more global, but let's be real.
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It's a mixed bag.
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Christmas is about giving, but let's be honest, it's also about getting.
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And who doesn't like to get some sweet gifts?
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It's on December 25th, so you can always count on it to be cold and cozy.
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Christmas is all about those lights, trees, and good vibes.
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And of course, Santa Claus.
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Kids write letters, leave milk and cookies, and hope that Santa will be generous.
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Spoiler!
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You probably won't get a pony, but hey, socks are still good.
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And let's not forget about the Christmas feast.
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Forget about the turkey or the ham.
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We all know it's about the desserts.
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You can't tell me you don't love a good gingerbread cookie or a slice of pumpkin pie.
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I mean, come on, who's really in it for the salad? So...
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Yeah, both holidays are about family, but the vibes are different.
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Lunar New Year is all about saying goodbye to the bad stuff and welcoming in the new.
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It's like hitting the refresh button on life.
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Christmas, on the other hand, is about being cozy, giving, receiving, and honestly just having a good time.
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But here's the thing.
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Both holidays are about connecting with people, celebrating what you've got, and eating way more than you should.
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That's the beauty of both.
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Whether you're ringing in the new year with dumplings or unwrapping presents under the tree, it's all about those good moments.
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All right, I'm done.
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Now which holiday do you vibe with more?
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Lunar New Year or Christmas?
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Let me know.
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And don't even act like you don't have a favorite.
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Thanks for tuning in to the English Listening Podcast.
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Keep practicing your English, stay awesome, and don't forget to enjoy whatever holiday is coming your way next.
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Catch you later, fam!
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