12/25 Talk about how Koreans typically spend Christmas.

Christmas isn't necessarily a big family holiday in Korea as it is in the West.
* family holiday: 가족명절
ex> You don't have to necessarily attend the meeting.

It's considered more of a romantic holiday for couples in love.
* be more of: ~에 더 가깝다.
ex> This is more of a casual gathering than a formal meeting.

For some, Christmas Eve is simply an excuse for friends to hang out all night.
ex> Give me your excuse for being late.
ex> There are many people hanging out all night on weekends.

The rates are double the normal rates all across the board.
* normal rate: 평소 요금
* across the board: 전반적으로

Gift-giving isn't that big in Korea during Christmas.

Koreans tend to only give Christmas gifts to their children or significant others.
* significant other: 사랑하는 상대

That's only a tiny fraction of the list that most Americans shop for.
* tiny fraction: 극히 작은 분량

@  Be a little patient. 조금만 인내심을 가져. (= Have some patience)