Hi Everyone!
Christmas is almost here, so I hope everyone
has been getting their Christmas shopping done.
I have to buy lots of gifts here in Japan
and send them to my family and friends in the US.
I usually try to send something that is traditional Japanese and (something that is) hard to find in the US.
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Almost もう少しで、あとちょっとで
has been ~ done ～を既にすませる
hard to find in the US 見つけることが難しい
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The biggest shopping day in the US is called “Black Friday”.
It is always the day after Thanksgiving holiday,
and millions of people wake up very early in the morning to go Christmas shopping.
Usually, the major department stores and shops open their doors around 5:00AM,
and even before then there are lines of people waiting to rush inside
to find the best prices and bargains.
I never go shopping on Black Friday
because it’s too crowded, and the traffic is crazy!
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is called ‘’Black Friday’’ ブラックフライデーと呼ばれている
the day after Thanks giving holiday 収穫祭休暇（Thanksgiving holiday）の翌日
even before then さらにそれよりも早く
lines of people wating 待っている人の行列
to rush inside 中に急いで入るために
bargains 特売品、安売り
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However, it is the biggest shopping day of the season,
and if you really want to get a bargain you should go.
I hope everyone has fun doing their Christmas shopping,
and I also hope to see you at the Imarge Christmas party!
Happy holidays everyone!
Gerry
