Task 2: Read the Christmas-related facts and see the statements again. Were your guesses O.K.? If not, correct your answers.

Task 1: Can you predict whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE?

1. According to Norwegian scientists, Rudolph’s nose may be red due to a disease. T/F
2. The Germans made the first Xmas tree. T/F
3. At least 3.000.000.000 Xmas cards are sent in the UK. T/F
4. Probably Santa’s reindeer were female. T/F
5. In B.C. 350, Pope Julius I stated that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on December 25^th. T/F
6. The hugest put-up Xmas tree was displayed in the USA in 1950. T/F
7. The symbolic colours of Xmas are green, gold and red. Each colour has a specific meaning. T/F
8. A fortnight before Christmas, break-ups are common among people. T/F
9. Sadly, many people kill themselves at Xmas. T/F
10. The largest stocking contained more than one thousand presents. T/F

Task 2: Read the Christmas-related facts and see the statements again. Were your guesses O.K.? If not, correct your answers.

1. Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.
2. The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers.
3. Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. alone.
4. Most of Santa’s reindeer have male-sounding names, such as Blitzen, Comet, and Cupid. However, male reindeers shed their antlers around Christmas, so the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh are likely not male, but female or castrati.
5. In A.D. 350, Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birthday of Christ.
6. According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington.
7. The traditional three colors of Christmas are green, red, and gold. Green has long been a symbol of life and rebirth; red symbolizes the blood of Christ, and gold represents light as well as wealth and royalty.
8. According to data analyzed from Facebook posts, two weeks before Christmas is one of the two most popular times for couples to break up. However, Christmas Day is the least favorite day for breakups.
9. Contrary to popular belief, suicide rates during the Christmas holiday are low. The highest rates are during the spring.
10. The world’s largest Christmas stocking measured 106 feet and 9 inches (32.56 m) long and 49 feet and 1 inch (14.97 m) wide. It weighed as much as five reindeer and held almost 1,000 presents. It was made by the Children’s Society in London on December 14, 2007. (Source: facts.randomhistory.com)

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