Christmas

Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the

1.___ of Jesus Christ. For millions of Christians
throughout the world, it is the happiest and the
busiest time of the 2.___.
No one knows the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth
but most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25
and it is celebrated on January 7th by Orthodox Church.
People send Christmas 3.___ to relatives and friends. Many
companies give presents to their employees.
People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various
ways; they decorate their 4.___ with Christmas trees,
wreaths and ornaments. Streets are filled with coloured lights;
sounds of 5.___ and Christmas carols.
Children write 6.___ to Santa Claus and tell him what
presents they would like to get. Many department stores
hire people to wear a Santa Claus 7.___ and listen to
children's requests.
Lots of children believe that Santa Claus arrives on 8.___
in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and brings
presents. Some children hang up 9.___ so Santa Claus can fill
them with different gifts.
Christmas Day is a family holiday.
Most 10.___ prefer to stay at
home. A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of
Christmas in most homes. Presents are placed under it. On
Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, children and grown-ups
unpack their presents, enjoy and show them to each other!
Then the time of Christmas dinner comes. It consists of
numerous delicious 11.___.
A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey,
mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other
dishes. Around five o'clock the candles are lit on the
Christmas trees.
Sometimes people walk from house to house and sing Christmas 12.___. Some
people give singers small gifts or money or even invite them for a warm drink.
People attend church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. They listen
to readings from the Bible and sing Christmas carols. It is a wonderful and amazing
time for all of us!
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