T: The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. What do you think is the most important festival in western countries such as the USA, England, Canada, and France and so on?

S: Christmas Day.

T: When is Christmas Day?

S: December 25th.

T: But why do people in western countries celebrate Christmas Day? Who was born on that day?

S: Jesus Christ

T: December the 25th is the birthday of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was born nearly 2000 years ago. Many people gave presents to him to celebrate his birthday. That’s why people nowadays still give presents to each other on Christmas Day.