E.04- Icons of the Holiday Season
- Ik Ben Rachelle
- Dec 25, 2023
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Transcript (English)
Transcript:
Alright, so today's episode is from a news article on Primicias, and it's an entertainment article about movies. And since it's the Christmas spirit, I thought this was perfect. The title in English is What Do the Grinch, bruce Willis and Mariah Carey have in common? All of these characters all share iconic status as Christmas characters that once novelties have become timeless classics. So, novelties is something that comes and goes with popularity. But now, they're so good that they're officially classics. Their impact has turned them into classics. So characters like Kevin McAllister from Home Alone and The Grinch have become indispensable, like a must, you have to watch them during Christmas or during the holiday season.
The Christmas tree, the nativity scene, as well as the movie Home Alone, are undoubtedly traditional symbols of these holidays. December is a month of unity among family and friends, a time to be grateful and reminisce about good moments, New Year's dinners and parties in Quito, Guayaquil. Cuenca, Manta, and Salinas bring forth iconic characters that have left a mark on generations.
So these characters have resonated with generations. I know that people from my generation, I'm a millennial, these movies are everything, okay? This is my childhood, so they have resonated with my generation. So, their family quotes, melodies, or curious appearances, like the Grinch, remind us that the magic of Christmas lies in love, generosity, and family unity.
Take, for instance, Kevin McCallister from Home Alone, who, with his ingenious homemade traps, fended off these thieves over Christmas. And actually, that actor, Macaulay, Macaulay? That's a really cool name. So the actor Macaulay Culkin, Culkin?
I should know how to say his name. Anyways, he recently received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, that's so cool. Good for him.
So if you haven't watched it before, He was accidentally left home alone at Christmas, and then thieves were trying to break into his house. And he was young, I want to say he was like 10 years old or something. And he was creating these like, MacGyver creative, um, ways of keeping these thieves out. So, it's a good movie.
Moving on to Die Hard, who some people say isn't a Christmas movie, um, I think it's a Christmas movie, but Die Hard, John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, has left a huge mark, a very distinctive mark on Christmas celebrations with a unique blend of action and holiday spirit. And yeah, despite the debate of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, it's enduring popularity proves it to be a family classic, so it's still popular. it goes beyond the typical festive narrative of, you know, that stereotypical festive Christmas vibe.
Okay, then there's the Grinch. The Grinch Originally created and written by Dr. Seuss is known for his unique sense of humor and aversion, or strong dislike towards Christmas, which is actually a rejection of the consumerism of these dates. His first appearance was in 1957. in the children's book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and he has three film adaptations, becoming so popular, everyone knows the Grinch.
The character teaches us about personal transformation during the holiday season, and the story is centered on empathy and understanding. And reinforces that Christmas is about much more than material gifts. And I love that. Because we just get so caught up in that.
This story tells us that his heart grows three sizes when he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. When the Who's of Whoville come out and they're still celebrating Christmas, even without all the Christmas gifts.
Now, Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey has been hailed as the queen of Christmas. Mostly because of her killer song, All I Want for Christmas Is You. And that is going to forever be a symbol of festive joy and just the whole meaning of the holiday spirit every year. Her commitment to preserving the magic of Christmas through her music has turned her into a holiday icon.
Her song is a timeless anthem for holidays that when unfrozen fills the air with joy for everyone. Carrie is known for being a defender of Christmas magic. Every year she finds a way to announce the arrival for the holidays, the famous, it's time. The phrase with which she starts her song is a reminder that the Christmas season has begun, the song has broken records, and Mariah Carey, earns millions of dollars every December because of it. That is crazy. Off of one song, she earns millions of dollars every December. Good for her.
Okay, Scrooge and the Christmas Ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge. Try to say that with me. Ebenezer Scrooge is the central character in Charles Dickinson's 1846 novel, A Christmas Carol. Scrooge is known for his greed and disdain, like hate for Christmas. The story tells that over several nights he receives visits from the ghosts of past, present, and future Christmases.
The story is so cool. It is so, so well written , I mean, it was written by Charles Dickens, so obviously it's going to be an incredible story. The guy is incredible. He's so good. He's a legend for a reason. Um, so yeah, the story tells that over several nights, Ebenezer Scrooge receives visits from ghosts of past, present, and future Christmases.
And through these experiences, Scrooge undergoes an emotional transformation, kind of like the Grinch, ultimately embracing generosity and love, which is the Christmas spirit.
The novel has various film and theatrical adaptations, so you can see plays and musicals of this book, of Ebenezer Scrooge, um, and yeah, it still to this day continues to captivate people. People still go to see the plays today It still is celebrated today.
Okay. Buddy the Elf. Buddy. I actually just saw a musical called Elf, and it was about this story, and it was so good.
Anyways, um, Buddy. The Elf Buddy, played by Will Ferrell in the movie Elf, holds a special place in Christmas movie enthusiasts hearts. This 2003 comedy introduces Buddy, a human who is mistakenly brought to the North Pole and raised by elves. So, I don't know if you've seen this before, but um, he basically was a baby and accidentally climbed into Santa's sack and brought back up to the North Pole, so he was raised by elves.
It's pretty cool. Um, then Buddy journeys down to New York, which It's a huge, it's probably the place to go in the U. S. for Christmas. Um, so, awesome writing there on their part. But yeah, Buddy, who thinks he's an elf, journeys to New York where he hopes to reunite with his biological father, Walter Hobbes, um, who is played by James Caan.
Uh, but, you know, he wasn't very well received. Um. It was pretty harsh, as you can imagine, this adult man acting like an elf towards this major CEO in, uh, New York City. Yeah, he won't believe you, he'll think you're crazy. Um, but anyways, so the Elf faces challenges in the real world, providing comedic relief throughout.
It's actually, he's hilarious. Will Ferrell did such a good job, such a good job in this one. The story is really just about the importance of keeping your inner child alive and believing in the magic of Christmas because he restored You know, these adults beliefs, and faith, and Santa, and all those things, so, yeah.
Alright, Howard Langston. Jingle all the way. Howard is a dedicated family man and businessman who focuses on his professional career, but puts family time on the back burner. The character, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, finds himself in a predicament when he forgets to buy the Turbo Man toy for his son on Christmas Eve.
The movie is Both comedic and explores family themes depicting the pressure to meet Christmas expectations. The character goes through chaotic cases during the plot to get the gift for his son. Which is hilarious. Um, With comedy, the character reminds us that Christmas spirit goes beyond material things, and that the true value of the season lies in family connection.
So, whether it's laughter with the Grinch, or with Elf, um, or the timeless tunes of Mariah Carey. Each of these characters contributes to the diverse tapestry of Christmas traditions, reminding us that the season is not just about presents, but about the spirit of love, compassion, and family.
Anyways, thanks you guys for listening today. Please, now, go back and read the article in Spanish, and then come back and listen to this again, and I think you're gonna pick up on so much, so many words. Anyways, have a great day, and um, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Transcript (Con Traducción Literal)
Transcript with Spanish Translation:
"Alright, so today's episode is from a news article on Primicias, and it's an entertainment article about movies. And since it's the Christmas spirit, I thought this was perfect."
"Bien, así que el episodio de hoy es de un artículo de noticias en Primicias, y es un artículo de entretenimiento sobre películas. Y como estamos en espíritu navideño, pensé que era perfecto."
"The title in English is What Do the Grinch, Bruce Willis and Mariah Carey have in common? All of these characters all share iconic status as Christmas characters that once novelties have become timeless classics."
"El título en inglés es '¿Qué tienen en común El Grinch, Bruce Willis y Mariah Carey?' Todos estos personajes comparten estatus icónico como personajes navideños que, una vez novedades, se han convertido en clásicos atemporales."
"So, novelties is something that comes and goes with popularity. But now, they're so good that they're officially classics. Their impact has turned them into classics."
"Así que, novedades son cosas que vienen y van con la popularidad. Pero ahora, son tan buenas que oficialmente son clásicos. Su impacto los ha convertido en clásicos."
"So characters like Kevin McAllister from Home Alone and The Grinch have become indispensable, like a must, you have to watch them during Christmas or during the holiday season."
"Así que personajes como Kevin McAllister de 'Mi Pobre Angelito' y El Grinch se han vuelto indispensables, como algo obligatorio, tienes que verlos durante la Navidad o la temporada festiva."
"The Christmas tree, the nativity scene, as well as the movie Home Alone, are undoubtedly traditional symbols of these holidays. December is a month of unity among family and friends, a time to be grateful and reminisce about good moments, New Year's dinners and parties in Quito, Guayaquil. Cuenca, Manta, and Salinas bring forth iconic characters that have left a mark on generations."
"El árbol de Navidad, el pesebre, así como la película 'Mi Pobre Angelito', son sin duda símbolos tradicionales de estas festividades. Diciembre es un mes de unidad entre familiares y amigos, un momento para estar agradecidos y recordar buenos momentos. Cenas y fiestas de Año Nuevo en Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta y Salinas traen personajes icónicos que han dejado huella en generaciones."
"So these characters have resonated with generations. I know that people from my generation, I'm a millennial, these movies are everything, okay? This is my childhood, so they have resonated with my generation."
"Así que estos personajes han resonado con generaciones. Sé que las personas de mi generación, soy un milenario, estas películas son todo, ¿de acuerdo? Esta es mi infancia, así que han resonado con mi generación."
"So, their family quotes, melodies, or curious appearances, like the Grinch, remind us that the magic of Christmas lies in love, generosity, and family unity."
"Así que sus frases familiares, melodías o apariencias curiosas, como el Grinch, nos recuerdan que la magia de la Navidad reside en el amor, la generosidad y la unidad familiar."
"Take, for instance, Kevin McCallister from Home Alone, who, with his ingenious homemade traps, fended off these thieves over Christmas. And actually, that actor, Macaulay, Macaulay? That's a really cool name. So the actor Macaulay Culkin, Culkin?"
"Tomemos, por ejemplo, a Kevin McCallister de 'Mi Pobre Angelito', quien, con sus ingeniosas trampas caseras, ahuyentó a estos ladrones durante la Navidad. Y en realidad, ese actor, Macaulay, ¿Macaulay? Ese es un nombre muy genial. Así que el actor Macaulay Culkin, ¿Culkin?"
"I should know how to say his name. Anyways, he recently received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, that's so cool. Good for him."
"Debería saber cómo decir su nombre. En fin, recientemente recibió su estrella en el Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood. Así que, eso es genial. Bien por él."
"So if you haven't watched it before, He was accidentally left home alone at Christmas, and then thieves were trying to break into his house. And he was young, I want to say he was like 10 years old or something. And he was creating these like, MacGyver creative, um, ways of keeping these thieves out. So, it's a good movie."
"Así que, si no lo has visto antes, fue dejado accidentalmente solo en casa en Navidad, y luego ladrones intentaron entrar a su casa. Y era joven, quiero decir, creo que tenía como 10 años o algo así. Y estaba creando estas formas creativas, al estilo MacGyver, um, para mantener fuera a estos ladrones. Así que, es una buena película."
"Moving on to Die Hard, who some people say isn't a Christmas movie, um, I think it's a Christmas movie, but Die Hard, John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, has left a huge mark, a very distinctive mark on Christmas celebrations with a unique blend of action and holiday spirit."
"Pasando a Duro de Matar, que algunas personas dicen que no es una película navideña, um, yo creo que sí es una película navideña, pero Duro de Matar, John McClane, interpretado por Bruce Willis, ha dejado una marca enorme, una marca muy distintiva en las celebraciones navideñas con una combinación única de acción y espíritu navideño."
"And yeah, despite the debate of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, its enduring popularity proves it to be a family classic, so it's still popular. it goes beyond the typical festive narrative of, you know, that stereotypical festive Christmas vibe."
"Y sí, a pesar del debate sobre si Duro de Matar es una película navideña, su popularidad duradera demuestra que es un clásico familiar, así que todavía es popular. va más allá de la narrativa festiva típica, ya sabes, de ese estereotipo festivo típico."
"Okay, then there's the Grinch. The Grinch Originally created and written by Dr. Seuss is known for his unique sense of humor and aversion, or strong dislike towards Christmas, which is actually a rejection of the consumerism of these dates. His first appearance was in 1957. in the children's book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and he has three film adaptations, becoming so popular, everyone knows the Grinch."
"Okay, luego está el Grinch. El Grinch, creado originalmente y escrito por el Dr. Seuss, es conocido por su sentido del humor único y aversión, o fuerte disgusto hacia la Navidad, que en realidad es un rechazo al consumismo de estas fechas. Su primera aparición fue en 1957 en el libro infantil 'Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad', y tiene tres adaptaciones cinematográficas, volviéndose tan popular que todos conocen al Grinch."
"The character teaches us about personal transformation during the holiday season, and the story is centered on empathy and understanding. And reinforces that Christmas is about much more than material gifts. And I love that. Because we just get so caught up in that."
"El personaje nos enseña sobre la transformación personal durante la temporada navideña, y la historia se centra en la empatía y la comprensión. Y refuerza que la Navidad trata sobre mucho más que regalos materiales. Y me encanta. Porque nos enredamos tanto en eso."
"This story tells us that his heart grows three sizes when he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. When the Who's of Whoville come out and they're still celebrating Christmas, even without all the Christmas gifts."
"Esta historia nos dice que su corazón crece tres tamaños cuando descubre el verdadero significado de la Navidad. Cuando los Quién de Villa Quién salen y siguen celebrando la Navidad, incluso sin todos los regalos de Navidad."
"Now, Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey has been hailed as the queen of Christmas. Mostly because of her killer song, All I Want for Christmas Is You. And that is going to forever be a symbol of festive joy and just the whole meaning of the holiday spirit every year. Her commitment to preserving the magic of Christmas through her music has turned her into a holiday icon."
"Ahora, Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey ha sido aclamada como la reina de la Navidad. Principalmente por su impactante canción, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. Y eso va a ser para siempre un símbolo de alegría festiva y simplemente todo el significado del espíritu navideño cada año. Su compromiso de preservar la magia de la Navidad a través de su música la ha convertido en un ícono navideño."
"Her song is a timeless anthem for holidays that when unfrozen fills the air with joy for everyone. Carrie is known for being a defender of Christmas magic. Every year she finds a way to announce the arrival for the holidays, the famous, it's time. The phrase with which she starts her song is a reminder that the Christmas season has begun, the song has broken records, and Mariah Carey, earns millions of dollars every December because of it. That is crazy. Off of one song, she earns millions of dollars every December. Good for her."
"Su canción es un himno atemporal para las vacaciones que, cuando se descongela, llena el aire de alegría para todos. Carrie es conocida por ser defensora de la magia navideña. Cada año encuentra una forma de anunciar la llegada de las vacaciones, la famosa, es hora. La frase con la que comienza su canción es un recordatorio de que la temporada navideña ha comenzado, la canción ha roto récords, y Mariah Carey gana millones de dólares cada diciembre por ello. Eso es una locura. Con una sola canción, gana millones de dólares cada diciembre. Bien por ella."
"Okay, Scrooge and the Christmas Ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge. Try to say that with me. Ebenezer Scrooge is the central character in Charles Dickinson's 1846 novel, A Christmas Carol. Scrooge is known for his greed and disdain, like hate for Christmas. The story tells that over several nights he receives visits from the ghosts of past, present, and future Christmases."
"Okay, Scrooge y los Fantasmas de Navidad. Ebenezer Scrooge. Traten de decir eso conmigo. Ebenezer Scrooge es el personaje central en la novela de 1846 de Charles Dickinson, 'Un Cuento de Navidad'. Scrooge es conocido por su avaricia y desdén, como odio hacia la Navidad. La historia cuenta que durante varias noches recibe visitas de los fantasmas de pasadas, presentes y futuras Navidades."
"The story is so cool. It is so, so well written, I mean, it was written by Charles Dickens, so obviously it's going to be an incredible story. The guy is incredible. He's so good. He's a legend for a reason. Um, so yeah, the story tells that over several nights, Ebenezer Scrooge receives visits from ghosts of past, present, and future Christmases.
"And through these experiences, Scrooge undergoes an emotional transformation, kind of like the Grinch, ultimately embracing generosity and love, which is the Christmas spirit."
"Y a través de estas experiencias, Scrooge experimenta una transformación emocional, algo así como el Grinch, abrazando en última instancia la generosidad y el amor, que es el espíritu navideño."
"The novel has various film and theatrical adaptations, so you can see plays and musicals of this book, of Ebenezer Scrooge, um, and yeah, it still to this day continues to captivate people. People still go to see the plays today. It still is celebrated today."
"La novela tiene diversas adaptaciones cinematográficas y teatrales, así que puedes ver obras y musicales de este libro, de Ebenezer Scrooge, um, y sí, hasta el día de hoy sigue cautivando a la gente. La gente todavía va a ver las obras hoy en día. Todavía se celebra hoy."
"Okay. Buddy the Elf. Buddy. I actually just saw a musical called Elf, and it was about this story, and it was so good."
"Ok. Buddy el Elfo. Buddy. De hecho, acabo de ver un musical llamado 'Elf', y era sobre esta historia, y estuvo muy bueno."
"Anyways, um, Buddy. The Elf Buddy, played by Will Ferrell in the movie Elf, holds a special place in Christmas movie enthusiasts' hearts. This 2003 comedy introduces Buddy, a human who is mistakenly brought to the North Pole and raised by elves."
"De todos modos, um, Buddy. El Elfo Buddy, interpretado por Will Ferrell en la película 'Elf', ocupa un lugar especial en el corazón de los entusiastas de las películas navideñas. Esta comedia de 2003 presenta a Buddy, un humano que es llevado por error al Polo Norte y criado por elfos."
"So, I don't know if you've seen this before, but um, he basically was a baby and accidentally climbed into Santa's sack and brought back up to the North Pole, so he was raised by elves."
"Así que, no sé si lo has visto antes, pero, um, básicamente era un bebé y accidentalmente trepó al saco de Santa y fue llevado de vuelta al Polo Norte, así que fue criado por elfos."
"It's pretty cool. Um, then Buddy journeys down to New York, which It's a huge, it's probably the place to go in the U. S. for Christmas. Um, so, awesome writing there on their part. But yeah, Buddy, who thinks he's an elf, journeys to New York where he hopes to reunite with his biological father, Walter Hobbes, um, who is played by James Caan."
"Es bastante genial. Um, luego Buddy viaja a Nueva York, que es enorme, probablemente sea el lugar ideal en los Estados Unidos para la Navidad. Um, así que, una escritura increíble por parte de ellos. Pero sí, Buddy, que cree que es un elfo, viaja a Nueva York donde espera reunirse con su padre biológico, Walter Hobbes, um, quien es interpretado por James Caan."
"Uh, but, you know, he wasn't very well received. Um. It was pretty harsh, as you can imagine, this adult man acting like an elf towards this major CEO in, uh, New York City. Yeah, he won't believe you, he'll think you're crazy. Um, but anyways, so the Elf faces challenges in the real world, providing comedic relief throughout."
"Uh, pero, ya sabes, no fue muy bien recibido. Um. Fue bastante duro, como puedes imaginar, este hombre adulto actuando como un elfo hacia este importante CEO en, eh, Nueva York. Sí, no te creerá, pensará que estás loco. Um, pero de todos modos, el Elfo enfrenta desafíos en el mundo real, proporcionando alivio cómico en todo momento."
"It's actually, he's hilarious. Will Ferrell did such a good job, such a good job in this one. The story is really just about the importance of keeping your inner child alive and believing in the magic of Christmas because he restored You know, these adults' beliefs, and faith, and Santa, and all those things, so, yeah."
"En realidad, es hilarante. Will Ferrell hizo un trabajo tan bueno, un trabajo tan bueno en este. La historia trata realmente sobre la importancia de mantener viva tu niñez interior y creer en la magia de la Navidad porque restauró, ya sabes, las creencias, la fe y Santa de estos adultos, y todas esas cosas, así que, sí."
"Alright, Howard Langston. Jingle all the way. Howard is a dedicated family man and businessman who focuses on his professional career, but puts family time on the back burner. The character, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, finds himself in a predicament when he forgets to buy the Turbo Man toy for his son on Christmas Eve."
"Ok, Howard Langston. 'Jingle All the Way'. Howard es un hombre de familia y hombre de negocios dedicado que se enfoca en su carrera profesional, pero deja el tiempo familiar en segundo plano. El personaje, interpretado por Arnold Schwarzenegger, se encuentra en un aprieto cuando olvida comprar el juguete Turbo Man para su hijo en Nochebuena."
"The movie is Both comedic and explores family themes depicting the pressure to meet Christmas expectations. The character goes through chaotic cases during the plot to get the gift for his son. Which is hilarious. Um, With comedy, the character reminds us that Christmas spirit goes beyond material things, and that the true value of the season lies in family connection."
"La película es tanto cómica como explora temas familiares que representan la presión para cumplir con las expectativas navideñas. El personaje pasa por casos caóticos durante la trama para conseguir el regalo para su hijo. Lo cual es hilarante. Um, con comedia, el personaje nos recuerda que el espíritu navideño va más allá de las cosas materiales y que el verdadero valor de la temporada radica en la conexión familiar."
"So, whether it's laughter with the Grinch, or with Elf, um, or the timeless tunes of Mariah Carey. Each of these characters contributes to the diverse tapestry of Christmas traditions, reminding us that the season is not just about presents, but about the spirit of love, compassion, and family."
"Así que, ya sea risas con el Grinch, o con Elf, um, o las melodías atemporales de Mariah Carey. Cada uno de estos personajes contribuye al diverso tapiz de tradiciones navideñas, recordándonos que la temporada no se trata solo de regalos, sino del espíritu de amor, compasión y familia."
"Anyways, thanks you guys for listening today. Please, now, go back and read the article in Spanish, and then come back and listen to this again, and I think you're gonna pick up on so much, so many words. Anyways, have a great day, and um, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays."
"De todos modos, gracias chicos por escuchar hoy. Por favor, ahora, vayan y lean el artículo en español, y luego vuelvan y escuchen esto de nuevo, y creo que van a entender mucho, muchas palabras. De todos modos, tengan un gran día y, um, Feliz Navidad y Felices Fiestas.
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