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In December last year, the upper Midwest in the US got a lot of snow -17 inches in less than 24 hours. It closed highways and delayed flights, but more than that, it caused the Metrodome roof to collapse. It was both amazing and shocking. The Metrodome is a huge indoor stadium where the Minnesota Vikings, a professional team, play football even when the temperature is -20 outside! The Metrodome also hosts events like car races and shows. It’s an iconic building, and it’s in a place where it snows all the time. That’s one reason why the roof collapse was surprising! (by Prof Carmella Lieske)
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Notes:
roast turkey：焼いた七面鳥;
mashed potatoes: マッシュポテト;
brussel sprouts: 芽キャベツ;
cranberry sauce: クランベリーソース;
lashings: たくさん;
gravy: 肉汁，グレービー 《焼いている肉からしたたる汁》;
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In the UK, Christmas means lots of presents and lots of food for everyone – young and old alike. Christmas Dinner is the main Christmas meal and is traditionally eaten at mid-day or early afternoon on Christmas Day. A traditional meal consists of roast turkey, brussel sprouts, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing and lashings of hot gravy. (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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