Episode 19: Preparing for ChristmasBy far the biggest holiday in the US, a federal holiday, it can be a time of cheer and joy, but also a time of stress and loneliness...it’s Christmas! From the decorations in the yards, sales in the stores, and Christmas carols on the radio, you can’t miss Christmas in the USA. This episode tells about some ways Americans get ready for the holiday, and also gives some tips on ways to avoid some pitfalls that can accompany Christmas. The bumper music is Bill Monroe (1911-1997) and his band “The Blue Grass Boys” singing “Christmas Time’s a Comin.’” Bill Monroe is known as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” a famous music genre from the Appalachian region of the US. Word of the Day: advent (noun) arrival.The 4 Sundays and weeks before Christmas Day. (religious meaning) “Many children like to open one window per day on an Advent calendar and get out the piece of chocolate!The arrival or start of something (secular meaning) “Since the advent of the automobile, many Americans have moved from the cities to the suburbs.”Question of the Day: If you celebrate Christmas, what are some things you do to get ready for it?Have a question or feedback? Maybe a topic you’d like to hear in a future episode? Please email Scott at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy our podcasts, please subscribe, write a review, and share them on social media and by word of mouth! Those are GREAT ways to help more people find our podcasts. Please also visit us at www.DreyerCoaching.com; check out the blog posts at the bottom of the page for more information about life in the USA and the crazy English language.