As some of you got interested in my You Tube guide I continue this series of posts with my getting-ready-for-Christmas selection of videos.
Can you feel the Christmas spirit in the air? Maybe not, as we start decorating our homes and offices later in the year. In English-speaking countries Christmas is celebrated on 25 December and Christmas vibes are everywhere, even on You Tube.
I like the tradition of counting down the days to Christmas with an advent calendar and celebrating the season in anticipation of Christmas with a treat everyday! Since the date of the first Sunday of Advent varies, falling between November 27 and December 3 inclusive, the Advent calendar usually begins on December 1.
It's a pity we haven't got it in Ukraine but you can get the idea what an advent calendar is by watching reviews. Advent calendars range in theme. There are plenty of them - chocolate and non-chocolate, and they are not just for children (you can read about all the variety here). There are usually 24 windows - one for each day of December leading up to and including Christmas Eve (December 24). The calendar windows open to reveal an image, a poem, a portion of a story, or a small gift, such as a toy or a sweet.
If you seach You Tube, you'll find lots of Lego advent calendars reviews, as well as milk chocolate calendars opened by kids. And it's not an easy task to understand what these kids are saying :) So the first video is the dialogue between the mother and the daughter. The mother's speech is quite clear and she often repeats what the little girl says. You'll be able to revise (or even learn) the names of stationary as they are reviewing the stationary advent calendar.
Stationary Advent Calendar Opening
The next video which I've chosen will give you an idea what a themed calendar is. Watch and make a list of useful expressions how to react to a present. You will also learn the names for various socks models as well as revise Star Wars and Disney characters.
Disney Star Wars 12 Days Of Socks Advent Countdown Calendar Unboxing Review
The third advent calendar review is actually Emma Hill opening 3 beauty calendars. Enjoy her very British manners and sense of humour. How many names of beauty products can you hear while watching? Challenge yourself and write them all down.
Emma Hill reviewing 3 beauty calendars
Of course, not everybody in Britain and the USA buys an advent calendar. Many people make them themselves. Here is a very clear DIY (Do It Yourself) tutorial, it may even inspire you to create your own calendar.
DIY Christmas Advent Calendar
There are two things about the next video I especially like - it's about upcycled advent calendar (which means it's made of all kinds of potential waste - so eco-friendly!) and the girl is speaking with an accent - listen to how she says the words cut, cup, bucket, first. If you are interested in British accents, please, let me know in the comments.
Those who read this post till the end get a treat - a video with Benedict Cumberbatch who acts out the reactions to bad Christmas presents. They say the British don't like complaining, they usually put up a show that everything is fine, even if it's not.
Benedict Cumberbatch Teaches How to React to Bad Xmas Gifts
So that's all for today. Let me know in the comments which video you like best and why. In case you missed my previous Christmas posts, read them here: OK English: Christmas
