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