E29 How I’ve ruined Christmas in the past - English learning podcast

English and Beyond: Intermediate to Advanced English Podcast

As the year draws to a close, I’m excited to share the final episode of English and Beyond for 2024. This festive episode is all about Christmas! It’s a nostalgic dive into personal traditions, some ancient history, and the quirks of celebrating the season across different cultures.

🎙 What’s Inside?

• My reflections on chaotic childhood Christmases (spoiler: black bin bags instead of wrapping paper!)
• The fascinating Roman origins of modern Christmas traditions.
• How César and I navigate the cultural differences of Christmas in Spain versus the UK.
• A heartfelt look at why the imperfections make the holidays so special.

🎁 A Small Christmas Request
If you’ve enjoyed English and Beyond this year, I’d love it if you could share this episode or the podcast with a friend learning English. Word of mouth is the best gift for growing this community!

Let me know about your own Christmas traditions! Do you embrace the chaos or prefer the polished? I’d love to hear from you—email me at [e-mail] or leave a comment on the website.

Thank you for being part of this journey in 2024. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. See you in 2025! 🎉

📖 Read Along: For a full and accurate transcript and additional learning resources, check out our website at the following link: morethanalanguage.com