You work at the front desk of a *****hotel, having lots of European guests, spending December in warmer climate
Back home temperatures usually +/- freezing ;-(
The guests are very excited about Christmas.
Some information on the festivity.
Christmas is a special holiday for Christians around the world, celebrated on December 25th to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. The story of Jesus‘ birth is told in the Bible, and it is the reason Christians celebrate Christmas. Many Christians go to church on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning to attend a special service. During these services, they sing Christmas carols, listen to readings from the Bible, and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
At home, Christians decorate with Christmas trees, lights, and nativity scenes to remind them of the Christmas story. Some people also set up a manger scene with figures of baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the animals in a stable. Many families exchange gifts to show love and care for one another, just as the wise men brought gifts to Jesus.
Christmas is also a time for helping those in need. Christians often give to charity or help others in their community. Sharing meals with family and friends is another important tradition. The holiday is filled with love, kindness, and joy, as Christians remember the gift of Jesus and spread peace and goodwill to everyone.
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Find the following words, their definitions are given, in text.
- __________Helping people who are poor or in need, often through giving money, goods, or time.
- __________A building where animals, especially horses or cows, are kept.
- __________To go to a religious ceremony, like church or a prayer gathering.
- __________To think about something from the past or keep it in your mind.
- __________A model or picture showing the birth of Jesus, usually with figures like Mary, Joseph, and animals.
- __________Christmas songs that are sung to celebrate the holiday.
- __________To eat together with other people, giving some of your food to others.
- __________To show respect or admiration for someone or something.
- __________To give something and receive something in return.
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Correct or incorrect?
- Christmas is celebrated on December 25th to honor the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Christians decorate their homes with pumpkins and fireworks during Christmas.
- Many Christians attend a church service on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.
- During the service, people sing Christmas carols and read from the Bible.
- Christians only decorate their homes with Christmas trees, not lights.
- The nativity scene shows the birth of Jesus with figures like Mary, Joseph, and animals.
- Christians exchange gifts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
- Christmas is a time for Christians to help others by giving to charity.
- Christians usually celebrate Christmas with beach picnics.
- Sharing meals with family and friends is an important part of Christmas traditions.
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More than 1 answer may be correct:
- When is Christmas celebrated?
A) December 24th
B) December 25th
C) January 1st
D) November 25th - Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?
A) To honor the birth of Jesus Christ
B) To celebrate the end of the year
C) To exchange gifts with friends
D) To remember the birth of Jesus Christ - Where do many Christians go to attend a special service on Christmas?
A) To a church
B) To a mall
C) To a park
D) To a school - What activities do Christians typically do during the Christmas service?
A) Sing Christmas carols
B) Listen to readings from the Bible
C) Watch Christmas movies
D) Celebrate the birth of Jesus - What do Christians decorate their homes with for Christmas?
A) Christmas trees
B) Lights
C) Manger scenes
D) Fireworks - What is included in a nativity scene?
A) Baby Jesus
B) Mary and Joseph
C) Snowmen
D) Animals in a stable - Why do Christians exchange gifts at Christmas?
A) To celebrate the New Year
B) To show love and care for one another
C) To remember the gifts given to Jesus by the wise men
D) To celebrate the end of the year - What do Christians often do at Christmas to help others?
A) Give to charity
B) Travel abroad
C) Share meals with family and friends
D) Decorate their homes - What is a key tradition of Christmas for many Christians?
A) Sharing meals with family and friends
B) Going on vacation
C) Watching fireworks
D) Giving gifts to those in need - What does Christmas bring for many Christians?
A) Love and kindness
B) Peace and goodwill
C) Stress and worry
D) Joy and celebration
