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Many people think that Christmas is a western c__________, but in fact it is really a worldwide holiday. Christmas actually started as a r________ festival celebrated by C_________ around the world. elebration eligious hristians Its o_______ is around the 3rd or 4th century AD, when the c __________of remembering Jesus’ birth on December 25th first started. Today, of course, many people celebrate Christmas ___________ it were just a holiday to ______________ family ,rather than a holiday about a b______. rigin as if/though elief ustom have fun with 2 3 1 . Summarize the reading yourselves and do selfcheck to make sure you have learned all. 2. Preview the grammar (Modal Verbs). 3. Retell the reading and use “My favorite festival” as the topic to write a position ( At least 120 words) . 4. Collect some writing materials about festival Celebrations.