Helping others without expecting anything in return is called _________.
a selfless act of giving
Buying gifts mainly because of advertising is an example of _________.
the commercialization of Christmas
Cold weather, isolation, and lack of support can all be forms of _________.
winter hardship
Simple positive actions can slowly _________ in a divided community.
spread goodwill
Decorating streets and homes before Christmas is often described as _________.
deck the halls
Some Christmas stories show how difficult situations are resolved becoming _________.
a redemptive Christmas tale
Teaching children family customs helps _________ from one generation to the next.
pass on a Christmas tradition
After years of negativity small changes can help _________.
rekindle the Christmas spirit
One positive action can sometimes _________ for an entire community.
turn Christmas around
People often show extra kindness during periods of _________.
seasonal generosity
Deciding to change your behaviour and start fresh during the Christmas period is to _________.
turn over a new leaf at Christmas
People _________ more about Christmas being too commercial in recent years.
have complained
complained
had complained
Last year my family _________ Christmas very differently.
have celebrated
had celebrated
celebrated
People _________ about gift prices all December.
have complained
have been complaining
complained
Families _________ spend more time together at Christmas.
would
used to
When I was younger we _________ visit relatives every Christmas Eve.
would
use to
was used to
