阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I hear Americans saying , “Season’s Greetings. ”This expression is very common in the period 【小题1】 Thanksgiving, at the end of November, and New Year’s Day, January 1. There 【小题2】 (be)many holidays being celebrated during this time, or season.
Thanksgiving begins on the fourth Thursday in November. Then there is Hannukah, 【小题3】 is part of the Jewish religion. Last year, Hannukah began 【小题4】 (short)after Thanksgiving, on November 28.
Christmas is on December 25. Kwanzaa(宽扎节), a yearly 【小题5】 (celebrate) of African American culture, 【小题6】 (hold)from December 26 to January 1. Lastly, there is New Year’s Eve on December 31 and New Year’s Day on January 1.
The plural word“ greetings” 【小题7】 (mean)a message that expresses good wishes to someone. When we write cards or letters at this time of year, we try to include as many of our friends’ traditions . 【小题8】 possible. So, people may choose to say, “Season’s Greetings. ”You will find the expression on cards, gifts and in outdoor lighting displays.
A similar expression is “Happy Holidays. ” That is another way 【小题9】 (include)people with a variety of traditions in our greetings.
I hope you are able to gather safely with your family and 【小题10】 (love)ones during this season, as I send you all “Season’s Greetings. ”