Shauna shares memories of Christmas in Canada and how holiday traditions change over time. The hosts discuss their family's Christmas tree tradition and moving to Barcelona. The speaker talks about celebrating the holidays in Spain, unique traditions, and a funny turkey mishap. The family prepares for Christmas with decorations and a joyful meal.
Christmas traditions can bring joy and excitement to children, creating cherished memories.
The spirit of Christmas is more important than location or specific customs, as it is about love and joy shared with family and friends.
Deep dives
The Tradition of Christmas in Canada
In this episode, Shauna, a guest on the show, shares her favorite memories of celebrating Christmas in Canada. She describes how her family would have sleigh rides, sing carols to their neighbors, and decorate the Christmas tree with traditional ornaments. The festivities created a sense of joy and excitement for her children, and they cherished the special traditions they built over the years.
A Different Christmas in Barcelona
Shauna discusses her daughter's decision to move to Barcelona and how her own family decided to join her for the holidays. In Barcelona, they experienced a different kind of Christmas, with night markets, parades, and unique traditions like the Caga Tió, a log that poops out gifts. Despite the language barrier and unfamiliar customs, Shauna and her family embraced the new experience and found joy in the celebration.
Blending Traditions and Creating New Ones
Shauna reflects on how Christmas traditions can be meaningful regardless of location or specific customs. She shares a humorous anecdote about trying to cook a turkey in Barcelona and adapting to the differences in how the turkey was butchered. Shauna emphasizes that what matters most is the spirit of Christmas, the feelings of love and joy shared with family and friends, and the creation of new and meaningful traditions.
Esta semana escucharemos los recuerdos de Shauna durante las fechas de Navidad. En el episodio de hoy aprendemos vocabulario relacionado con estas festividades como ‘sleigh’ y ‘bundle up’. Shauna recuerda cómo celebraba la Navidad en Canadá con su familia y cómo ha cambiado la tradición para ella. Un año más tarde se encuentra en Barcelona y nos cuenta cómo prepara la comida del día 25 retorciendo el pavo para que quepa en el horno.