Learn how people celebrate Christmas in South Korea
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| Hi, everybody! In this lesson, you'll learn some important phrases for Christmas in South Korea and some valuable cultural tips. |
| In Korean, Christmas is called... |
| 크리스마스 |
| [slowly] 크리스마스 |
| In Korea, Christmas is associated with charity and love. |
| Christians spend it as a religious holiday, while non-Christians celebrate it more commercially. Exchanging Christmas cards and gifts is popular during this time. |
| On 크리스마스, or "Christmas Day," Korean people greet each other by saying 메리 크리스마스! |
| (slow) 메리 크리스마스! |
| It means "Merry Christmas!" |
| When you meet someone on Christmas day, be sure to greet them with this phrase. |
| Korean people celebrate the holiday with their own special events and customs. The most popular food to eat on Christmas is... |
| 크리스마스 케이크 |
| (slow) 크리스마스 케이크 |
| It means "cake." |
| Christmas cake is a very popular food for South Koreans |
| This is not the traditional Western fruitcake, but a sponge cake decorated with cream or an ice cream cake. Many people visit restaurants for Christmas meals, enjoying Western foods mostly. |
| Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me. |
| "Christmas" |
| 크리스마스 |
| * beep |
| 크리스마스 |
| "Merry Christmas" |
| 메리 크리스마스! |
| * beep |
| 메리 크리스마스! |
| "cake" |
| 크리스마스 케이크 |
| * beep |
| 크리스마스 케이크 |
| Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! What is special about Santa Claus in Korea? |
| In Korea, Santa Claus goes by the name of "Grandfather Santa," or 산타 할아버지 (santa harabeoji). It feels more personal, doesn't it?! These days, Santa Claus is also sometimes a woman, called Grandmother Santa or 산타 할머니 (santa halmeoni). |
| You just learned about how Korean people celebrate Christmas and some important facts about the holiday. |
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| See you soon! 안녕히 계세요. |
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