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Holidays Where the Heart Is (Rebroadcast)
Dec 14, 2021
Shauna shares her memories of Christmas traditions in Canada and how they have changed for her. They discuss the meaning of 'tear up' and share traditions like sleigh rides and caroling. They explore Christmas traditions in Spain, including hitting a log for gifts. The family prepares for Christmas and adds a new decoration each year.
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- Shauna's Christmas traditions in Canada involved sleigh rides, caroling, and tree decorating with traditional ornaments.
- When Shauna's family joins her in Barcelona for Christmas, they adapt to the Spanish culture and experience unique traditions like the 'cagatillo' and night markets.
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Christmas Traditions in Canada
Shauna reflects on her Christmas traditions in Canada, where the holidays were filled with sleigh rides, caroling to neighbors, and decorating the tree with traditional ornaments. She talks about the joy her children experienced and the special tradition of choosing an angel to place on top of the tree. Their Christmas celebration was a picturesque winter wonderland complete with hot chocolate and blankets.
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