Holiday and traditions.
The holiday or holiday is one that is not a business day (in the workplace) or that is not a business day (in the procedural field), and can be Sunday (in most countries of the world), Saturday (in countries influenced by Jewish culture) or Friday (in countries influenced by Islamic culture).
EXAMPLE:
Christmas Eve is the holiday in which Christians celebrate the eve of Christmas Day or the Nativity of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the night of December 24, since the Christian Church officially establishes December 25 as the day of the birth of Jesus.
On the other hand, according to tradition, a hearty dinner is held in private homes among family and close friends. The food served depends on the traditions of each country. In Mexico, for example, stuffed turkey is usually eaten. Some make dinner before Midnight Mass, others do it after and others substitute Midnight Mass for dinner.
Another of the symbols of Christmas Eve is the exchange of gifts. Presents are normally only opened after midnight, when it is already Christmas. This custom represents the delivery of gifts by the three wise men at the birth of Jesus.
EXERCISE
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LESSON 2: Ask about local customs.
An important aspect of “living like a local” is knowing the customs of the country you are visiting. Some things that would be considered appropriate at home might result in you having to explain yourself while in another land.
Many Western cultures start conversations with handshakes, but a bow is much more common in the East. The lower the bow, the more respect you will show. If you're exchanging business cards, be sure to offer them with both hands. When you receive a card, accept it with both hands and take a moment to look at it before placing it safely in your jacket pocket. Putting a business card in your pants pocket shows a certain level of superiority and disrespect.
EXAMPLE:
A: This is really a fascinating city!
B: Yes, this city is thousands of years old and has quite a history!
A: I really love this temple we are visiting.
B: As you enter the temple, please remove your shoes as the others are doing.
A: It is so quiet here.
B: Yes, they are showing respect to their gods. People come here to pray and meditate.
A: I noticed that the women all have some sort of head covering.
B: It is a tradition that women cover their heads while in the temple.
A: I noticed that all of the people were eating with their hands at dinner last night.
B: Yes, that is another custom that people practice here.
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Repeat
A: I have never traveled to a place that was so different from my home.
B: Yes, this city has a fascinating and diverse past. It is thousands of years old!
A: This temple is beautiful!
B: Please make sure that you remove your shoes before you enter the temple.
A: It is very quiet in here even though there are a lot of people in this area.
B: Yes, even the children are expected to be respectful and quiet here. People need quiet to meditate.
A: The women all seem to have beautiful scarves or veils on their heads.
B: Women in this society would not consider setting foot in a temple without their head being covered.
A: I noticed at dinner last night that people in this country like to use their bread to eat with instead of silverware.
B: Yes, that bread is made of a special texture that works well for that.
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