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VOCABULARY
Christmas - Boże Narodzenie
religious significance - religijne znaczenie
the secular - to, co świeckie
shopping - zakupy
watching television - oglądanie telewizji
going to church - chodzenie do kościoła
list of priorities - lista priorytetów
apparently - o ile wiadomo
festive season - okres świąteczny
arguments - sprzeczki, kłótnie
to dislike - nie lubić
cost - koszt
lonely - samotny
delicious - smakowity, pyszny
roast turkey - indyk pieczony
stuffing - nadzienie
roast potatoes - kartofle pieczone (bez skórki)
sprouts - brukselka
lashings - ogromne porcje
raisins - rodzynki
nuts - orzechy |
LESSON 46
CHRISTMAS
Nowadays many people seem to forget the religious significance of Christmas. Instead, they concentrate on the secular, like shopping, eating, watching television and opening presents. Going to church is fairly low on the list of priorities. But seeing family and friends is one of the things we seem to enjoy most. Although, apparently, during the festive season we seem to have more arguments with family members than at any other time!
What we dislike about Christmas is the cost, the weather, family arguments, eating too much and being alone. So – don’t forget that there are people out there who are simply very lonely during Christmas. Invite them for a Christmas dinner!
Mmm… Christmas dinner. Delicious. Listen – roast turkey... mmm…with stuffing…roast potatoes…sprouts. And – oh, yes – Christmas pudding, with raisins and nuts, and brandy butter. Oh, I can’t wait!
