English question and short answer 1.

What is Christmas day?

  • Christmas Day is an annual Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
  • Christmas Day is a famous festival of the Christians.
  • Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25 every year.
  • Christmas Day is a holiday in many, but not all, countries, but you can say it is celebrated all over the world.
  • Jesus was born on this day. (*Actually, his birth date is unknown because there is little information about his early life.)
  • He was the founder of Christianity.
  • People consider him the son of God.
  • People decorate their houses on this day.
  • They bring a Christmas tree to their houses.
  • People go to the churches on this day.
  • Christmas is celebrated with joy and happiness.

What is the difference between "sled" and "sledge"?

  • Sled and sledge is an object used for travelling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels.
  • Sled or sledge can typically be used interchangeably.
  • However, depending on the region, they also have their own but unofficial concepts.
  • Americans tend to use "sled" more.
  • British tend to use "sledge" more.
  • Some people use "sled" to describe a basic vehicle with "runners".
  • Some people use "sledge" to describe a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses, dogs, or an engine.

What is "Boxing Day"?

  • Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December).
  • Traditionally, it was a day when employers distributed money, food, cloth, or other valuable goods to their employees. In addition, it's also considered a holiday for giving gifts to the poor.
  • In modern times, it's primarily known as a shopping holiday and the start of the post-Christmas sales.

What is "Cyber Monday"?

  • Cyber Monday is a marketing term for e-commerce transactions on the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. 
  • This is a 24-hour online shopping event that was originally created by businesses to encourage people to do their shopping online.
  • Cyber Monday for the year 2022 is celebrated on Monday, November 28th.



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