UNIT 6
Lesson 21
Exercise 1.2
Christmas
In the United States
the Christmas season lasts from
Thanksgiving through the beginning of January.
Christmas Day itself,
celebrating the day that Jesus Christ was born,
is on December 25.
Christmas decorations
In the weeks before Christmas,
people decorate their homes.
Green,red silver,and gold are traditional colors
Another common tradition is
to have a Christmas tree in the home.
These trees are decorated
with small colored lights and other decorations
Many people put a star or the figure
of an angel at the top of the tree.
Christmas cards
At this time of year,
people send Christmas cards to
friends and family.
These cards show typical Christmas pictures and
inside the card there is usually a message
such as "Wishing you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year" or "Season's Greetings".
Christmas gifts
Another important Christmas tradition is
giving gifts to family members and friends.
Young children wake up on Christmas morning
hoping to find the toys that
Santa Claus left for them early
during the night.