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本週的《英語咖啡館》是2025英語時光機的第一集，Patrick 老師和 John 老師帶來一個很有"年味"的話題：「蠟燭」。大家可能會想，蠟燭跟過年有什麼關係呢？原來蠟燭不只是照明工具，更是節慶、信仰與生活品味的象徵。從古埃及的照明蠟燭、中國傳統的拜拜紅蠟燭，到現代奢華的香氛蠟燭，兩位老師今天要來聊聊蠟燭，帶大家看見它的多元面貌。

現代人生活忙碌，John 老師特別分享了一個idiom：「stop and smell the roses」，提醒我們在繁忙中別忘了停下腳步，感受生活中的美好。

This week's episode of English Cafe kicks off the first episode of 2025 Patrick and John's - English Time Machine.

Patrick and I will bring you a topic full of "New Year vibes": candles. You might wonder, what do candles have to do with the New Year? It turns out that candles are not just tools for lighting but also symbols of celebration, faith, and lifestyle. From the lighting candles of ancient Egypt and the traditional red candles used in Chinese rituals to the luxurious scented candles of modern times, the two teachers explore the diverse aspects of candles in this episode.

In today's fast-paced world, I want to share a special idiom: "stop and smell the roses", that reminds us not to forget to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.

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