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Loading the player ... YouTube Version of Video Online Investigations and Discussion Questions Is Christmas celebrated in your country, and if so, in what ways? What other end-of-year holidays or traditions does your familiy or others observe? What special holiday foods are prepared? Is the giving of Christmas gifts often observed? Discuss your ideas with a partner and/or write your opinions on a related topic at Randall's ESL Blog HERE.

Questions: [ See Script ] 1. People often start decorating their homes with lights _____________ December. A. near the beginning of B. around the second week of C. in the third week of 2. Other Christmas decorations that are placed outside homes could include ______. A. reindeer and Santa Claus B. snowflakes and wrapped presents C. a Christmas wreath and a nativity scene 3. Some people give time and money to _________. A. homeless shelters B. local churches C. public schools Score = Correct answers: