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Broken Bulb

Date: Dec 25 2007

Themes: Holidays, Romance, Soap Opera

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Merry Christmas! To celebrate the holiday, Amanda decided to decorate her rooftop deck with Christmas lights. Can you guess who she called for help?

Oh, gee, I don’t know, could it be the same fella she really likes, snuggles with on the couch, and talks to her friends about? You guessed it. Mason.

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Dialog

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Mason

Amanda

Mason: I broke one of your bulbs, I’m really sorry!

Amanda: Well, do you know if this is going to work with one missing?

Mason: I think so. It’s not the old kind. They’re not in a chain. It just might set it on fire.

Amanda: I hope so! Not the setting it on fire part…

Mason: You know, we can just string ‘em now and then we won’t turn it on until we get the bulb.

Amanda: Hey Mason?

Mason: Yeah.

Amanda: I really want to thank you for coming because I know you’re busy today and it was really short notice, but my roommate’s out of town and I really want to get these up and surprise her. Oh..can…wow…

Mason: Do you need me to help with that one?

Amanda: Yeah! Could you maybe wrap your arms around…me? And then pull it through? Yeah, like that. You know what this reminds me of? That silly little tradition of mistletoe and how you hang them up on the ceiling and…do you know what that is?

Mason: I mean I know but I’ve never actually had mistletoe. I’ve never been around mistletoe because I’m Jewish and all that.

Amanda: I actually grow some in my little herb garden in the kitchen…

Mason: Herb garden?

Amanda: I was thinking I could go down and get the replacement bulb for that and we could hang one right here and then since you’re Jewish and you’re not familiar with the tradition, we could maybe go through what the steps might be so that you’re prepared for when you go to a Christmas party. I don’t want you to not know what to do. Is that okay?

Mason: You know, whatever. I don’t want you to have to go out of your way like…

Amanda: Well I’ve been growing them all year and I’d really like to show you. Are you even listening to me?

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Discussion

Mason accidentally broke one of the bulbs on Amanda’s Christmas lights. She’s not mad because they are the kind of lights that work even if one of the bulbs is missing.

Oh, and she also has an enormous crush on Mason. Which is more apparent than ever when she slyly asks him to hold her and help her hang the lights.

Then she discovers that Mason doesn’t know about the tradition of mistletoe because he’s Jewish. At Christmas time, people hang pieces of mistletoe around their houses and if you and another person find yourself standing underneath the mistletoe, you have to kiss.

Of course, Amanda is eager to introduce Mason to the tradition. But, as usual, he doesn’t seem to be paying attention to her. He shouldn’t be apologizing to her for breaking a bulb. It’s her heart he should worry about.

Do you hang Christmas lights and kiss under mistletoe in your country? What do you do to celebrate the holidays? And what will it take for Mason to notice Amanda?

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idealstore

China

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fabsir

Brazil

I live in a four story building and all the apartments have a balcony. When it´s Christmas time we hang Christmas lights on the balconies and the whole building lights up at night. On Christmas eve we usually have dinner along with the whole family members and exchange presents.

winter_sonata_nw

Egypt

If he loves Amanda , he will be the one who tries to get her attention ,not vice versa.Who knows what is on his mind?

gitzuL

Indonesia

haha..good intention Amanda, nice try but u've gotta figure out some way else to get Mason's attention.

I dont really notice about the tradition, but i guess it is quite similar in my country

Ahshan

China

just happy for jesuss born for we sickpeople

rosarios

Mexico

she is workimg too hard to get his attention. what is that something that he has that worths it?

rikohyu_noogachi

Brazil

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell!!!! i love Christmas party!^_

applee_143

Philippines

funny situation… hahaha.. i really pity amanda, its clear that mason is diverting the topic… and mason, you are so clueless…i wonde how this two hook up together??

miffoo

Slovakia

Amanda might be tell Manson about your feeling and introduce Mason to the tradition and get him kiss.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE

ronad

China

What is the meaning "Set it on fire"

aoyunhui

China

Mason is just like a wood,chasing such a guy is really a diffucult thing. Amanda has tried everything but it didn't work, i think maybe only when Amanda leave him,he can realize what he lose.man,you must learn to cherish the girl with you,or you will u will regret.

aoyunhui

China

Set up a artificial Christmas tree in our home. Decorate it with ornaments and lights

Place lights and other decorations on the outside of our house and on our outdoor shrubs and trees.

Send Christmas cards to family and friends wishing them a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Play Christmas music in our house to get in the holiday spirit; some popular choices include "Silent Night" and "Jingle Bell" .

englishforfun

Indonesia

these lessons could be a romance film..
why don’t u guys just go to house production, and make it up?

Mickey123

United States

I never seem a mistletoe before.. I wonder what does it looks like..

thisisbenmo

China

I feel sad for Amanda that Mason hasn’t realised that Amanda has a crush on him. I suggest that Amanda should tell her feeling for Mason directly.

nuoyan

China

Some years ago,the christmas was not popolar in our country.However ,it is different now!

SAypy

Hong Kong

WE don't have this tradition. I think that this tradition makes the unlucky people who aren't lovers but stood under mistletoe very embarrassing.

xueting

China

very good ,

clervin

Dominican Republic

i think that the girl is a little falling in love of manso but he didn`t realise the situation by the way in my country everyone decoderate their house but not in that special way.

fanilly manso for god leave worry about that and give her the kiss ok.