Culips Everyday English Podcast Simplified Speech #234 – The Holidays 2025
Dec 5, 2025
Dive into a lively discussion about curiosity and its complexities. Discover how curiosity can spark new ideas or lead to distractions. Andrew and Anna explore personal stories that showcase their curiosities, discuss different types of curiosity, and share fun idioms. The conversation also meanders through holiday traditions like Thanksgiving potlucks, dramatic family recipes, and festive decorations, while debating the essence of Christmas music and gift-giving practices. Perfect for anyone eager to express their interests naturally!
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Vegetarian Potluck Thanksgiving
- Indiana hosted a vegetarian potluck Thanksgiving with lentil-stuffed squash, corn chowder, and an egg-and-onion tart.
- She liked potluck because it reduced the cooking burden and ensured plenty of food without a turkey.
Share Cooking, Limit Kitchen Helpers
- Use a potluck to spread cooking duties and ease the host's burden.
- Let a small number of people handle cleaning to avoid 'too many cooks' creating confusion.
Parade And TV Traditions
- Indiana still watches the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and related TV specials, often in the background.
- She also noted the dog show and typical TV traditions tied to Thanksgiving.
