276. What is a Traditional British Christmas? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Dec 25, 2023

This podcast episode explores traditional British Christmas customs and celebrations, including hanging stockings, Boxing Day, Advent calendars, and the diversity of Christmas traditions around the world. It also discusses the different customs followed during Christmas in Britain, such as leaving out sherry and mince pies, exchanging gifts, enjoying a Christmas dinner, and watching the King's Christmas speech. The episode also touches on popular British Christmas dishes, the origins of Boxing Day, and how e-commerce has transformed the Boxing Day sales tradition.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Traditional British Christmas Customs and Celebrations

02:29 • 7min

Traditional British Christmas Customs and Dinner

09:27 • 3min

Traditional British Christmas Dishes and Boxing Day Traditions

12:47 • 3min

The Transformation of Boxing Day Sales and a Patreon Price Increase

16:02 • 1min