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This week's topic is: New Year's in Japan - Part 2
The Customs and Traditions
[Word definitions]
solemn (adj): serious and respectful
A is to B what C is to D: phrase used to say that two pairs of things have similar relationships
thoroughly (adv.): completely, including every detail/part
date back to (v.): have existed since
opt for (v.): choose (among several options)
(be) all about: mainly focused on
standard practice (n.): the ‘normal’/usual thing done in that situation
calligraphy (n.): the art of beautiful handwriting
ring in the New Year: do something for the change of the year (usually to celebrate it)
temptation (n.): the desire to do something (especially if it’s considered bad or wrong
bundle (n.): several items kept together (e.g. in a bag, box, or using tape, string, etc.)
do away with (v): get rid of; stop doing/using/having
pocket money (n.): small amount of money usually given to children (more common in Br. E)
