Welcome to "Bridging Borders," the podcast where we try to bridge the gap between cultures through insightful conversations! Together, we explore diverse topics from productivity to language learning all the while helping you improve your English skills.
Welcome to "Bridging Borders," the podcast where we try to bridge the gap between cultures through insightful conversations! Together, we explore diverse topics from productivity to language learning all the while helping you improve your English skills.
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: https://veronikamark.com/podcast In this episode, we compare how Christmas and New Year's are celebrated in the UK and Russia, discussing important dates, traditions, and whether there's a religious aspect. We also share personal family traditions, memories from childhood Christmases, and their plans for this year. 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: thebridgingborderspodcast@gmail.com 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast Bridging Borders on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Christmas means different things in different cultures
11:12 Santa Claus flies around on a sleigh
16:45 Rural activities becoming rare, fewer people have livestock
19:34 Limited public holidays in the UK, work continues
23:55 Russian traditional dishes, including unique salads.
33:13 Enjoying the tradition of playing board games at Christmas
38:21 Longing for snow, especially during holidays
45:24 Christmas can be great or stressful