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Dec 2022
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194. What is the Weirdest Holiday Tradit...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Christmas and New Year are popular holidays celebrated across the world. Today, I want to talk about some of the more unusual ways to celebrate during the winter season. What is the weirdest holiday tradition?



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Vocabulary List



Tradition (n) - a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time

It is a western tradition for brides to wear white.


Weird (adj) - very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural

Her boyfriend's a bit weird but she's nice.


Unique (adj) – being unusual or special in some way

I'd recognize your handwriting anywhere - it's unique.


To decorate (v) - to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive

He decorated his Christmas tree with lights and stars


To poop (v) - to pass solid waste from the body

Your dog pooped outside my house


Mischief (n) – behaviour that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage

He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief.


Oblivious (adj) - not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you

He was oblivious to his friend’s feelings


Obscure (adj) - not known to many people

He only like obscure band

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