Christmas is the most important festival in the western world. It 【小题1】(fall) on December 25^th . When my mother and I stayed in America, we 【小题2】(invite) by one of my mother’s friends to observe Christmas with an American family. We bought some 【小题3】(present) for our American friends on our way 【小题4】 their house.

They had prepared different kinds of gifts for their family and guests when we got to their house, such as Christmas candles, cakes, cards, little toys, biscuits and so on. A Christmas tree was placed in 【小题5】 corner of the brilliant hall. 【小题6】 beautiful is was! We were impressed by these. We had a big meal, 【小题7】(share) some interesting stories about Christmas and sang songs.

We learned that Christmas had something to do with Jesus. We went to bed at midnight. 【小题8】 we knew the Santa Claus was not true, we were still waiting for the Santa Claus 【小题9】(bring) us presents. And we received many beautiful presents the next morning.

This Christmas was really 【小题10】(forgettable). Not only did I have a good time, but also I knew something about foreign culture.

When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it’s not just gifts and Father Christmas 【小题1】 come to mind. It’s also my memory of Granny. I can well remember the last Christmas Granny 【小题2】(spend) with us. On a cold, windy day, Granny moved in. She was very sick. Somehow, I failed to notice it. Granny made 【小题3】 effort to help me with my letter to Father Christmas. 【小题4】 her hand slightly shaky, she wrote “Father Christmas, the North Pole” on the envelope.

In December, we made sugar biscuits, 【小题5】 (stuff) the turkey and sang Christmas songs. Granny had patience to sing my favorite part over and over again. Granny watched as we put up the Christmas tree. I was the one 【小题6】 hung most of the decorations on the branches.

On Christmas morning, I was on my best 【小题7】(behave) as we opened the presents. Later, Granny called me over. “I have something special for you,” Granny 【小题8】(whisper). It was a music box with a ballet dancer inside. After breakfast, as I played outside, Granny stayed inside by the fire. I remember 【小题9】(catch) her eye through the window. I called and asked her to join us, but she just waved. Lunch was late, but it was a loud and exciting affair. There was a lot of laughter.

A few weeks after that Christmas, Granny passed 【小题10】. I think of her often. Each Christmas, I always make a G-shape sugar biscuit in memory of Granny and take out the music box, which is also a reminder of Granny.

Festivals are meant to celebrate important times and events. The Western Halloween takes place on October 31 every year.【小题1】(obvious), it had its origin in many old【小题2】(believe) about the return of the spirits of dead people. However, children nowadays celebrate it【小题3】their own ways and they are always looking forward to its【小题4】(arrive). Many young people also have great fun with each other, playing music and dancing to it.

Li Hua, an exchange student in the USA, attaches great importance to【小题5】(learn) about the customs and cultures here. On this festive night, he as well as his hand,【小题6】(dress) in fancy clothing, is giving【小题7】(amaze) performances in the open air. The song which【小题8】(sing) on the stage now was just written by Li Hua, for【小题9】being a famous musician is his forever dream. Actually, it is the same interest they share【小题10】brings them together.