LSWC08-20: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 20”
Today we’re going to Belgium where are two official languages for us to try! We’ll also be finding out about some Christmas traditions in Belgium.
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LSWC08-19: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 19”
Today, we hear how to say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” from Marina V, a Russian-born singer who is now an American citizen. Her website is here. In addition, we hear some Russian Christmas traditions, and hear an old Russian folk story.
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LSWC08-18: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 18”
We’re off to Spain today where we will find out how to say Merry Christmas in three languages! We’ll also hear about Epiphany, a very important celebration in Spain. Thanks to: Victor Cajiao of the Typical Mac User Podcast Rob Costlow and Roy from James’ Church!
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LSWC08-17: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 17”
We’re off to Poland today! There are several Polish Christmas customs that today’s host, Steve Webb, especially likes.
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LSWC08-16: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 16”
We’re visiting the Mediterranean island of Malta today; where we’ll learn another language and find out about the Maltese custom of having cribs.
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LSWC08-15: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 15”
Our quest to learn new languages in which to say “Merry Christmas” takes us to the Czech Republic, where not only do we learn this, but we learn some of the Czech customs, including an unusual entree that is included in the traditional Christmas meal. As a special bonus, we hear Canadian singer, Cat Jahnke’s…
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LSWC08-14: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 14”
Being a Sunday, James and Steve talk about another part of the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. Today, we learn about the shepherds’ role in the story of the first Christmas.
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LSWC08-13: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 13”
Happy St Lucia’s Day! We’ll be going to Scandinavia to learn three languages in one and also hear about St. Lucia, a very important person in Sweden. Today’s language is spoken to us by Jan Martensen, thanks Jan, the husband of singer Leah Martensen.!
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LSWC08-12: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 12”
Japan is our next stop, and you just might be surprised at how easy it is to say Merry Christmas in Japanese, not to mention which American fast food restaurant is very popular on Christmas day!
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LSWC08-11: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 11”
We’re to warmer climes today and Madagascar! We’ll find out how to say Happy Christmas in Malagasy with a message from a friend of James and also hear about Christmas in Madagascar. Madagascan Christmas Recipes Oh Come all ye Faithful in Malagasy
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