In this podcast series you learn some Dutch words and pronunciations. The lessons are in English and are provided by teacher Joyce Diebels from Dutch with Joyce. It's almost Christmas and that's why you'll learn some words and traditions in the Netherlands around Christmas.
Words from lesson 24: Christmas
| English | Dutch |
| Christmas | Kerstmis / Kerst |
| Santa | (de) Kerstman |
| Christmas tree | (de) kerstboom |
| Christmas lights | (de) kerstverlichting |
| Christmas eve | kerstavond |
| Christmas day (25 December) | eerste kerstdag |
| brunch on Christmas day | kerstbrunch |
| a sweet filled bread | kerststol |
| dinner on Christmas day | kerstdiner |
| 26 December | tweede kerstdag |
| Christmas market | kerstmarkt |
| Happy / Merry Christmas | Gelukkig kerstfeest OF Vrolijk kerstfeest OF Fijne kerst |
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One of the best-known original Dutch Christmas songs is Flappie by comedian Youp van 't Hek. Listen to the song with English subtitles.
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