CLEAN : Dutch celebrate Christmas under lockdown for a second time

The speaker shares their experience of spending their first Christmas in the Netherlands during a lockdown. They express sadness over not being able to meet family but find joy in small gatherings with neighbors. Despite restrictions, they adapt by celebrating with a limited number of friends and hope for a better future without pandemics. The narrative reflects on the challenges and adjustments made during the pandemic, with a hopeful outlook for the coming years.

What was the narrator's emotional state during their first Christmas in the Netherlands?

• Joyful and carefree

• Sad but hopeful

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and detached

How many people attended the small party with neighbors?

• Five people

• Seven people

• Four people

• Six people

What activities did the narrator mention doing during the lockdown?

• Visiting family abroad

• Hosting large gatherings

• Going for walks and watching movies

• Traveling to different cities

What was the narrator's hope for the next year?

• To celebrate Christmas alone

• To move to another country

• To have no more pandemics

• To have more lockdowns

How did the lockdown affect the narrator's plans with their family?

• They were able to celebrate with everyone

• They had to celebrate with just two people

• They traveled to their family

• They hosted a large event