Learn how people celebrate Christmas in India
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| Hi, everybody! I’m Anuj from HindiPod101.com. In this lesson, you'll learn some important phrases about Christmas in India and some valuable cultural tips. |
| In Hindi, "Christmas" is called... |
| क्रिसमस |
| [slowly] क्रिसमस |
| Christmas is a surprisingly big holiday in India. |
| You can see poinsettia trees decorated around the holiday season, and families sing carols together. You can find the statues of baby Jesus and the Virgin Mary dressed in Indian-style garments too. |
| On क्रिसमस or "Christmas Day," people in India greet each other by saying मेरी क्रिसमस! |
| (slow) मेरी क्रिसमस! |
| It means "Merry Christmas! |
| When you meet someone on Christmas day, be sure to greet them with this phrase. |
| Indian people also celebrate the holiday with special events and customs. The most popular food to eat during Christmas is... |
| कुस्वार |
| (slow) कुस्वार |
| It refers to "a set of Christmas goodies. |
| The selection ranges from delicious fruit cake to rose cakes and deep-fried doughs. Christmas cooking starts early and the family members make the sweets together. |
| Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me. |
| "Christmas" |
| क्रिसमस |
| * beep |
| क्रिसमस" |
| "Merry Christmas" |
| मेरी क्रिसमस! |
| * beep |
| मेरी क्रिसमस!" |
| "a set of Christmas goodies" |
| कुस्वार |
| * beep |
| कुस्वार" |
| "Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! Which tree is used in traditional Christmas decorations in India? |
| In India, people use the Poinsettia plants as Christmas trees. These trees are also known as the "Christmas Plant." |
| You just learned how people in India celebrate "Christmas" and some important facts about the holiday. |
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| I'll see you next time. Shukriyaa aur phir milenge. |
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