skinny.

Latest / Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

Home in the Heart: Making Peace with a Christmas Away. Slovak Sound Check Episode 27. (15.12.2025 16:00)

As Christmas approaches, the streets fill with sparkling lights, crowded shops, and people rushing by — some carrying bags of gifts, others hauling suitcases as they set off for the holidays. It’s the season when most of us long to be home with our loved ones. But what happens when “home” is suddenly far away? Maybe you’ve recently moved abroad, or work and life commitments make traveling back impossible — especially with flight prices soaring at this time of year. In Slovakia, many foreigners will be spending Christmas here for the very first time. How should one cope with this new reality…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.