Santa
Rudolph was the most famous reindeer of all.
(NEARLY)
The other reindeer were ______________________ as Rudolph.
The other reindeer were NOT NEARLY AS FAMOUS as Rudolph.
“Why don’t you buy Dad some socks for Christmas?” said Mum.
BUYING
Mum _____________________ some socks for Christmas.
Mum suggested buying some socks for Christmas.
In Ukraine, one of the dishes on Christmas Eve is kutia, a sweet wheat porridge containing honey, poppy seeds, and nuts.
MADE
On Christmas Eve, Ukrainians serve kutia which is a sweet wheat porridge __________ honey, poppy seeds, and nuts.
On Christmas Eve, Ukrainians serve kutia which is a sweet wheat porridge MADE WITH honey, poppy seeds, and nuts.
Although Santa isn't as popular in South Korea, many couples spend a romantic evening together and exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.
DESPITE
________________ that Santa isn't as popular in South Korea, many couples spend a romantic evening together and exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.
Despite of the fact that Santa isn't as popular in South Korea, many couples spend a romantic evening together and exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.
Santa’s new sleigh is faster than his previous one.
SLOW
Santa’s new sleigh is _____________ his previous one.
Santa’s new sleigh is NOT AS SLOW AS his previous one.
“What’s in this parcel? I’m sure it’s not another pair of socks!”
BE
What’s in this parcel? _________________ another pair of socks!
What’s in this parcel? It can't be another pair of socks!
In Mexico, children eagerly anticipate the arrival of the "Three Kings" on January 6th, when they receive gifts.
BRING
On January 6 in Mexico, children eagerly anticipate the arrival of the "Three Kings", ___________ gifts.
On January 6 in Mexico, children eagerly anticipate the arrival of the "Three Kings", who bring gifts.
In Chile, people sing traditional Christmas carols, known as villancicos during the holiday season. These songs are often a blend of religious and folk themes, and they add a festive atmosphere to the celebrations.
SUNG
In Chile, traditional Christmas carols, known as villancicos, ____________ during the holiday season. These songs are often a blend of religious and folk themes, and they add a festive atmosphere to the celebrations.
In Chile, traditional Christmas carols, known as villancicos, are sung during the holiday season. These songs are often a blend of religious and folk themes, and they add a festive atmosphere to the celebrations.
You’ll only get presents from Santa if you are good.
LONG
Santa will bring you presents _______________are good.
Santa will bring you presents as (so) long as you are good.
I regret eating so much turkey on Christmas Day.
NOT
I _________________ so much turkey at Christmas.
I should not have eaten so much turkey at Christmas.
In Brazil, the "Amigo Secreto" tradition involves a secret gift exchange where participants draw names and give presents anonymously.
ANONYMOUS
In Brazil, the tradition of "Amigo Secreto" involves _____________________, where participants draw names and give presents.
In Brazil, the tradition of "Amigo Secreto" involves an anonymous gift exchange, where participants draw names and give presents.
Given Venezuela's tropical climate and proximity to the Caribbean, some people celebrate Christmas on the beach. It's a time for relaxation, family gatherings, and enjoying the coastal environment.
BECAUSE
__________ Venezuela's tropical climate and proximity to the Caribbean, some people celebrate Christmas on the beach. It's a time for relaxation, family gatherings, and enjoying the coastal environment.
Because of Venezuela's tropical climate and proximity to the Caribbean, some people celebrate Christmas on the beach. It's a time for relaxation, family gatherings, and enjoying the coastal environment.
People believe that Santa exploits his elves.
BELIEVED
Santa _______________________ his elves.
Santa is believed to exploit his elves.
“Laura, you ate the last mince pie, didn’t you?” said her mum.
ACCUSED
Laura’s _______________________ the last mince pie.
Laura’s mom accused her of eating the last mince pie.
"Simbang Gabi," is a Filipino Christmas tradition consisting of nine dawn Masses held from December 16 to 24, symbolizing anticipation of the birth of Jesus.
ANTICIPATED
In the Philippines, the birth of Jesus ______________ with a series of nine Masses celebrated at dawn from December 16 to 24.
In the Philippines, the birth of Jesus is anticipated with a series of nine Masses celebrated at dawn from December 16 to 24.
The Grinch was thought to hate christmas because his head wasn't screwed on just right.
BECAUSE
__________ his head wasn't screwed on just right, people thought the Grinch hated Christmas.
Because his head wasn't screwed on just right, people thought the Grinch hated Christmas.
“Santa, if you don’t give us a pay rise, we will stop working”, said the elves.
THREATENED
The elves __________________ strike to get a pay rise.
The elves threatened to strike to get a pay rise.
The Grinch carved the roast beast.
CUT
The roast beast ______________ the Grinch.
The roast beast was cut by the Grinch.
In China, a Christmas tradition involves exchanging apples on Christmas Eve, as the word for Christmas Eve, "Ping An Ye," sounds similar to the Mandarin word for apple, "Ping Guo."
FACT
In China, a Christmas tradition involves exchanging apples on Christmas Eve, ______________ that the word for Christmas Eve, "Ping An Ye," sounds similar to the Mandarin word for apple, "Ping Guo."
In China, a Christmas tradition involves exchanging apples on Christmas Eve, because of the fact that the word for Christmas Eve, "Ping An Ye," sounds similar to the Mandarin word for apple, "Ping Guo."
The Grinch had been caught by this tiny Who daughter.
DISCOVERED
This tiny Who daughter ______________ the Grinch.
This tiny Who daughter had discovered the Grinch.