13. Christmas Traditions 圣诞节传统
[00:02.38]There are many ways to celebrate Christmas,
[00:06.68]and some British people like to go on holiday,
[00:09.92]go out for lunch to a restaurant,
[00:12.15]or spend the day with friends.
[00:14.68]But most people's idea of a traditional Christmas
[00:18.47]involves spending a few days with their family
[00:21.87]- sometimes their extended family.
[00:24.45]The day is the most exciting for the children.
[00:28.30]They may have spent weeks or even months
[00:31.48]dreaming of the presents they want most.
[00:34.22]Since the beginning of December,
[00:36.55]they may have opened their advent calendars,
[00:39.49]finding a new festive picture, chocolate, or small gift,
[00:44.09]to count down each day until 25th December.
[00:47.58]On Christmas Eve, they hang up stockings,
[00:51.43]ready to be filled with presents by Santa Claus.
[00:54.71]Often a thank you gift of a mince pie
[00:58.66]and a glass of sherry will be left,
[01:00.78]as well as a carrot for those hungry reindeer.
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