o-—_— 8 ~——__-s > s CHRISTMAS —— FILL IN THE GAPS Read the text and fill in the blanks with the words from the list. GAMES, COUNTDOWN, COME, SPREAD, CELEBRATE, STAY UP LATE, DECORATE, GIVE, CAROLS, WATCH, CUSTOMS, FOOTBALL, PARADES, EXCHANGE GIFTS, TRADITIONS, TOAST, MAKE RESOLUTIONS Christmas is a time to__(1) trees, __(2), sing __(3), and have meals with family and friends. People all over the world (4) Christmas on December 25th or January 7th, depending on their __(5). Different ___(6) are observed in different countries, such as children writing letters to their parents in Italy or lighting candles while dancing around the tree in Denmark, New Year's Eve is celebrated by people saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new one. They ___(7) to midnight, ___(8) with champagne, and ___(9) fireworks Many attend parties where they dance, eat, and drink. Some prefer to __(10) and party all night long, while others spend it quietly with loved ones. New Year's Day is the first day of the new year. It is a time to relax, reflect, and__(11). Many people resolve to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or save money. In the United States, people watch __(12) and __(13) ___(14) on television, or take part in the Polar Bear Plunge. Others like to sleep in and spend the day with their loved ones. The holiday season is a special time of year when people ___(15) together to celebrate, (16) thanks, and ___(17) joy. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Years, itis a time to be grateful for what you have and look forward to the future.CHRISTMAS —— FILL IN THE GAPS —— KEY 1 decorate 2 exchange gifts 3 carols 4 celebrate 5 traditions 6 customs 7 countdown 8 toast 9 watch 10 stay up late 11 make resolutions 12 parades 13 football 14 games 15 come 16 give 17 spread