S4 B1-B2 DEAR SANTA...COULD YOU PLEASE BRING THE MAGIC BACK

to figure out the truth

to understand or discover what is real

foreign

unfamiliar

to go to great lengths to do sth

to try very hard or do extreme things to achieve sth

to keep the magic alive

to preserve a feeling of wonder

aligned with our personal values

matching what we believe is important and right

to pretend

to behave as if sth is true when it is not

to choose reality over fantasy

to decide to accept real life instead of dreams or imagination

heartwarming

causing feelings of happiness and kindness

to partake in sth

to take part in or join an activity

glimmering eyes

eyes that shine with a soft, reflected light

consideration for others

careful thought for the needs and feelings of other people

flat-out lie

a complete and direct untruth

to believe in goodness

to trust that people are kind and morally good

to extend compassion

to offer kindness and understanding to sb

to discover the truth about Santa

to learn the real story of Santa Claus

to come together

to unite or gather as a group

to wrap presents

to cover gifts with decorative paper

to see sb’s eyes light up

to see sb's face suddenly show excitement or happiness

to get through sth

to survive or manage a difficult experience

to struggle with one’s mental health

to have difficulty with emotional or psychological well-being

to give up hope

to stop believing that sth good will happen

to know what the future holds

to be certain about what will happen next

to reflect on the past year

to think carefully about the previous year's events

fresh start

a new opportunity to begin again

low self-worth

feelings that make you think you are not valuable or good enough

to accomplish sth

to succeed in doing or finishing sth

to celebrate how far you’ve come

to recognize and enjoy the progress you have made

to meet a goal

to achieve an aim or objective

to set ambitious new year’s resolutions

to make challenging promises to yourself for the new year

to see sth in a different light

to understand or view sth in a new way

overwhelmed

feeling unable to cope because of too much sth

when the clock strikes 12

the moment it becomes midnight

to clink drinks

to touch glasses together before drinking as a celebration

to dread sth

to fear or be anxious about sth that will happen

to tap into optimism

to find and use a feeling of hope

peer

a person of the same age or status

to stomach anxiety

to tolerate or endure nervous feelings

pressure around sth

stress caused by expectations related to sth

to pick up a new hobby

to start learning a new activity for fun

to predict sth

to say what you think will happen in the future

to wind down

to relax and become less active after work or stress

to take a moment for reflection

to pause to think carefully about sth

to approach

to get closer in time or to deal with a situation

to hibernate

to rest or remain inactive for a long period like in winter

to pause and look back

to stop briefly and think about past events

to set intentions

to decide on plans for the future

to carve out time

to make time for sth despite being busy

to light a candle

to set fire to a candle's wick to produce light

to opt for sth

to choose or select sth

to encapsulate the year

to represent the main qualities of the whole year

to compare yourself to others

to measure your situation against people

tough moments/times

periods that are difficult or challenging

self-compassion

treating yourself with kindness during difficult times

to recognize sth

to acknowledge sth you know

to pinpoint sth

to identify or locate sth exactly

to spot recurring themes

to notice ideas or patterns that happen again and again

to bring sth into the new year

to carry an idea or habit forward into the next year

to think back on sth

to remember and consider sth from the past

upcoming year

the year that will happen soon

to set boundaries

to establish limits for acceptable behavior from others

to prioritize alone time

to treat time by yourself as very important

fulfillment

a feeling of happiness because you are using your abilities

awareness

knowledge or understanding of a situation or fact

to take action

to do sth to achieve a goal or solve a problem

ornaments

small objects used to decorate sth, esp. a Christmas tree

to spark joy

to cause a sudden feeling of happiness

winter den

a cozy private space for the winter season (like a bear’s winter shelter)

sanctuary

a safe peaceful place where you can relax

to curl up on the sofa

to sit or lie in a comfortable position on the couch

scented candles

candles that produce a pleasant smell when burning

ambiance video

a video that creates a relaxing or specific mood

fuzzy socks

soft warm socks with a fluffy texture

to do crafts

to make objects by hand as a hobby

to indulge in hot drinks

to allow yourself to enjoy warm beverages

to cozy up with a good book

to make yourself comfortable and warm while reading

silly

playful, funny and not serious

grounding

making you feel calm and connected to the present moment

to fill sb with childlike joy

to make sb feel very happy in a simple innocent way

to play with winter patterns

to use or combine designs associated with winter

bundled up in one’s winter outfit

wearing many warm clothes for cold weather

to slow down

to reduce your speed or pace of activity

to notice the small things

to pay attention to minor pleasant details

crisp air

cool fresh air

mundane

ordinary and not interesting or exciting

dull

not interesting or exciting

to seek out seasonal joy

to actively look for happiness related to a particular time of year

anticipation

a feeling of excitement about sth that is going to happen

whimsical

playfully unusual or imaginative in a charming way

milestone

important event in your life

grumpy

bad-tempered and easily annoyed

bitter

feeling angry and unhappy because of unfair treatment

overstimulated

having too many things happening to think or feel clearly

to have a lot on one’s plate

to have many problems to deal with

to live life intentionally

to live with clear purpose and conscious choice

to lean into the season

to actively embrace the mood of the season

to curate a season

to carefully choose activities for a season

to weave sth into sth

to combine or include sth as part of a larger thing

to put up the christmas tree

to decorate a tree for christmas

to miss out on sth

to fail to experience or enjoy sth

to take a week off

to not work or study for a period of seven days