【No. 0372】Christmas Trivia
Dec 25, 2015 14:37
Did a Santa Claus visit your home?
Since today is Christmas, I will introduce trivia about Christmas in some countries.
Once in the UK, Santa Claus had worn green clothes, but they seemed to be changed to red by a Coca Cola campaign.
In the Netherlands, there are two Christmas in December, people will receive gifts in the 6th and the 25th.
In Russia, there are three Christmas, December 25th, January 1st, and January 7th.
A Russian Santa Claus seems to be often with his granddaughter (Snegurochka).
In Spain and Italy, Christmas continues from December 15th to January 6th, and the day that children receive gifts seems to be January 6th.
Since today is Christmas, I will introduce trivia about Christmas in some countries.
Once in the UK, Santa Claus had worn green clothes, but they seemed to be changed to red by a Coca Cola campaign.
In the Netherlands, there are two Christmas in December, people will receive gifts in the 6th and the 25th.
In Russia, there are three Christmas, December 25th, January 1st, and January 7th.
A Russian Santa Claus seems to be often with his granddaughter (Snegurochka).
In Spain and Italy, Christmas continues from December 15th to January 6th, and the day that children receive gifts seems to be January 6th.
クリスマスのトリビア
皆さんのところにサンタクロースは来ましたか？
今日はクリスマスなので、各国のクリスマスについて簡単に紹介しようと思います。
イギリスではかつてサンタクロースは緑色の服を着ていましたが、コカコーラのキャンペーンで赤い服になったと言われています。
オランダではクリスマスが12月に2回あり、6日と25日にプレゼントをもらえます。
ロシアのクリスマスは12月25日、1月1日、1月7日の3回あり、サンタクロースは孫娘とよく一緒にいるそうです。
スペインやイタリアでは、クリスマスは12月15日から1月6日まで続き、子どもたちがプレゼントをもらうのは1月6日のようです。
皆さんのところにサンタクロースは来ましたか？
今日はクリスマスなので、各国のクリスマスについて簡単に紹介しようと思います。
イギリスではかつてサンタクロースは緑色の服を着ていましたが、コカコーラのキャンペーンで赤い服になったと言われています。
オランダではクリスマスが12月に2回あり、6日と25日にプレゼントをもらえます。
ロシアのクリスマスは12月25日、1月1日、1月7日の3回あり、サンタクロースは孫娘とよく一緒にいるそうです。
スペインやイタリアでは、クリスマスは12月15日から1月6日まで続き、子どもたちがプレゼントをもらうのは1月6日のようです。
Corrections (3)
No. 1 シャル❇️
- Did a Santa Claus visit your home?
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Did a Santa Claus visit your home?
a を省略してもいいと思うんだけど。
Toru
Thank you so much for correcting my post!
Sadly, I am still confused whether many words are countable or not, hehe.
Thank you so much for correcting my post!
Sadly, I am still confused whether many words are countable or not, hehe.
シャル❇️
Umm...in this case,
When I read 'a Santa Claus', it made me think of Santa as a common noun. For example:
A: *コンコン*
B: You seem ill. Why don't you go and see a doctor ?
Here, 'doctor' is a common noun.
B: You seem ill. Why don't you go and see Dr. Kanotown ?
Here, you don't use 'a Dr. Kanotown' because there's only one of him.
So, I think Santa can also be a common noun if there are many Santas around the world.
But if we are talking about only one Santa (proper noun), who is universally recognized, then you can omit 'a'. That's why I thought, it doesn't seem wrong even with the 'a' :)
I hope my explanation was understandable <^^;
Umm...in this case,
When I read 'a Santa Claus', it made me think of Santa as a common noun. For example:
A: *コンコン*
B: You seem ill. Why don't you go and see a doctor ?
Here, 'doctor' is a common noun.
B: You seem ill. Why don't you go and see Dr. Kanotown ?
Here, you don't use 'a Dr. Kanotown' because there's only one of him.
So, I think Santa can also be a common noun if there are many Santas around the world.
But if we are talking about only one Santa (proper noun), who is universally recognized, then you can omit 'a'. That's why I thought, it doesn't seem wrong even with the 'a' :)
I hope my explanation was understandable <^^;
Toru
Wow, thank you for your explanation and examples! I understand well. :)
I've thought many people could transform into Santa Claus in Christmas, so I was confused.
(By the way, I've heard there are about 120 Santa Claus(es?) who are accredited by Santa Claus Association.)
Wow, thank you for your explanation and examples! I understand well. :)
I've thought many people could transform into Santa Claus in Christmas, so I was confused.
(By the way, I've heard there are about 120 Santa Claus(es?) who are accredited by Santa Claus Association.)
シャル❇️
Glad I could help ~
うそ！120!! That's something new :) I still think 120 is a bit less for the entire globe hehe
I can imagine a group of red jackets and white beard sitting in a round table conference when I think about Santa Claus Association. Nice info.
Glad I could help ~
うそ！120!! That's something new :) I still think 120 is a bit less for the entire globe hehe
I can imagine a group of red jackets and white beard sitting in a round table conference when I think about Santa Claus Association. Nice info.
No. 2 Timmy
- Once in the UK, Santa Claus had worn green clothes, but they seemed to be changed to red by a Coca Cola campaign.
- Once in the UK, Santa Claus had worn green clothes, but they seemed to be changed to red by a Coca Cola campaign. (or: ...red because of Coca Cola's push into the European market)
- In the Netherlands, there are two Christmas in December, people will receive gifts in the 6th and the 25th.
- In the Netherlands, there are two Christmases in December, people will receive gifts in the 6th and the 25th.
- In Russia, there are three Christmas, December 25th, January 1st, and January 7th.
- In Russia, there are three Christmases, December 25th, January 1st, and January 7th.
- A Russian Santa Claus seems to be often with his granddaughter (Snegurochka).
- A Russian Santa Claus seems to be often accompanied by his granddaughter (Snegurochka).
Interesting! Merry Christmas ^_^
Toru
Thank you very much always for correcting my post!
Merry Christmas! :D
Thank you very much always for correcting my post!
Merry Christmas! :D
Timmy
You're welcome!^_^
You're welcome!^_^
No. 3 Yukinekorin
- Did a Santa Claus visit your home?
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Did Santa Claus visit your home?
I think Santa Claus is just one person, so I think it is better without the "a".
- Since today is Christmas, I will introduce trivia about Christmas in some countries.
- Since today is Christmas, I will share some trivia about Christmas known in some countries.
- Once in the UK, Santa Claus had worn green clothes, but they seemed to be changed to red by a Coca Cola campaign.
- Once in the UK, Santa Claus had worn green clothes, but they seemed to have been changed to red due to/because of a Coca Cola campaign.
- In the Netherlands, there are two Christmas in December, people will receive gifts in the 6th and the 25th.
- In the Netherlands, there are two Christmases/ 2 days of Christmas in December.People will receive gifts in the 6th and the 25th.
- In Russia, there are three Christmas, December 25th, January 1st, and January 7th.
- In Russia, there are three Christmases/3 days of Christmas, December 25th, January 1st, and January 7th.
- A Russian Santa Claus seems to be often with his granddaughter (Snegurochka).
- A Russian Santa Claus seems to be often accompanied by his granddaughter, Snegurochka.
- In Spain and Italy, Christmas continues from December 15th to January 6th, and the day that children receive gifts seems to be January 6th.
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
Wow, I didn't know that Christmas is celebrated on so many different days in different countries! I also do not know that Santa Claus used to wear green. Interesting article :D
So how was your Christmas? This is a little late but, Merry Christmas ^^
Toru
Thank you so much for correcting my post!
I'm glad to hear you say that. :)
> So how was your Christmas? This is a little late but, Merry Christmas ^^
Merry Christmas! (^-^)
I ate a piece of cake, but that was all, haha.
Thank you so much for correcting my post!
I'm glad to hear you say that. :)
> So how was your Christmas? This is a little late but, Merry Christmas ^^
Merry Christmas! (^-^)
I ate a piece of cake, but that was all, haha.
Yukinekorin
どういたしまして :D
Haha at least it's something ^^
どういたしまして :D
Haha at least it's something ^^