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Korean Podcast | Christmas in Korea: Romance or Hype?

Christmas is coming up fast!

In this Korean Podcast episode, I share my honest thoughts on how Christmas feels when you're living in Vietnam – just another day, no holiday vibes here unlike in Korea. We dive into East Asian Christmas traditions: it's mostly a romantic day for couples and friends in places like Korea and Hong Kong, where it's actually a public holiday. I reminisce about Korean Christmas culture – Christmas Eve dates, sleeping in on the 25th, family cake traditions, cinnamon drinks, hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Music highlights? Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Wham!'s "Last Christmas," and K-pop classics like Fin.K.L's "White" and S.E.S.'s "Snow Xmas" that scream winter nostalgia.

Love those nostalgic synth sounds in Wham!'s intro? Or Fin.K.L & S.E.S winter melodies that hit different? Perfect for Korean learners catching cultural nuances + vocab like "크리스마스 이브" (Christmas Eve), "상업화" (commercialization).

We chat parties too – from loud bar nights pre-COVID to cozy home gatherings now. Personally, I skip big crowds; small groups of 2-3 for deep talks with good food, music, and dessert are my jam. Gifts? October kicks off gift season with Halloween, Black Friday, and more – but is it too commercialized? I used to handwrite cards, now it's digital.

What does Christmas feel like where you live?
Is it romantic, cozy, commercial, or just another day?
Share your Christmas experience in the comments — I’d love to hear it.

🎧 Perfect for Korean learners who want to improve listening skills while enjoying cozy holiday vibes and real cultural conversations.

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