Learn how people celebrate Christmas in Thailand
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| Hi, everybody! I’m Jay from ThaiPod101.com. In this lesson, you'll learn some important phrases about Christmas in Thailand and some valuable cultural tips. |
| "In Thai, Christmas is called... |
| คริสต์มาส |
| [slowly] คริสต์มาส |
| "Christmas is about the spirit of fun and shared festivities in Thailand. |
| Most of the department stores in Bangkok will be decorated for Christmas, and you will hear Christmas carols everywhere in big cities. |
| On คริสต์มาส or "Christmas Day," Thai people greet each other by saying สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส |
| (slow) สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส |
| It means "Merry Christmas!" |
| When you meet someone on Christmas day, be sure to greet them with this phrase. |
| Thai people also celebrate the holiday with symbolic items such as Christmas trees. In Thai, this is... |
| ต้นคริสต์มาส |
| (slow) ต้นคริสต์มาส |
| It means "Christmas Tree" |
| Recently, you can see more symbolic items such as the tallest Christmas tree in South-east Asia near the stores too. |
| Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me. |
| "Christmas" |
| คริสต์มาส |
| * beep |
| คริสต์มาส |
| "Merry Christmas" |
| สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส |
| * beep |
| สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส |
| "Christmas Tree" |
| ต้นคริสต์มาส |
| * beep |
| ต้นคริสต์มาส |
| Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! Do you know the hidden meaning the word คริสต์มาส meaning "Christmas" in Thai? |
| The word คริสต์ refers to "Christianity, " and มาส means ‘Mass' or 'Missa.' Therefore, the word "Christmas" or คริสต์มาส means “Jesus Christ is the light of the world, like moonlight in the night time. |
| You just learned how Thai people celebrate "Christmas" and some important facts about the holiday. |
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| I'll see you next time. สวัสดีค่ะ |
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