SLV | Episode 22 | Ukrainian-Canadiana Christmas Traditions; The Good Ol' Hockey Game; and Remember to Take Some Time to Yourself

Recorded from YVR (Vancouver Airport) during a layover on my way back to Beijing, this episode of The Language Vlog Podcast reflects on some of the Ukrainian-Canadian traditions that take place during the Christmas season. Traditions include what is done on Christmas Eve, what types of food are eaten around this time, and the origins of the famous song "Carol of the Bells".

Also discussed are modern books that have been translated into ancient languages and the start of a new Chinese Course by Email that we will be launching on January 1st, 2025.

Transcripts here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-sDW4HyeAH9PssJp8kE6XWQduAHOXj7n?usp=sharing

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Time stamps:  

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:47 Recording at the Airport

01:23 Reflections on Being an Expat

02:33 Holiday Season and Published Videos

02:50 Harry Potter in Latin

05:27 Ukrainian Christmas Traditions

10:29 Origins of Carol of the Bells

12:52 Ice Hockey Memories

14:51 Taking Time for Yourself

19:24 Upcoming Chinese Course

21:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts