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Xmas or Christmas


Here’s a holiday surprise that only the dictionary can provide. Do you find the word “Xmas,” as an abbreviation for Christmas, offensive? Many people do. You won’t find Xmas in church songbooks or even on many greeting cards. Xmas is popularly associated with a trend towards materialism, and sometimes the target of people who decry the emergence of general “holiday” observance instead of particular cultural and religious ritual. But the history of the word “Xmas”

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Santa Clause Quiz


Santa Claus is a jolly old man who brings toys and joy to a lot of boys and girls on Christmas. The legend of Santa claus has a long history, and there are some slight differences across various cultures. For today’s English lesson, we’re going to have a quiz about Santa Claus.
Here are the questions:
1. Where does Santa Claus live?