(26/100) Holiday Celebrations

Listening Questions

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What has significantly influenced holiday celebrations in recent years?

Increased family gatherings

Technological advancements

Traditional customs

Economic instability

According to the text, what new emphasis has been observed in American Christmas celebrations?

Less focus on community

An increased emphasis on family

More inclusive practices

Abandoning traditional customs

What theme has impacted how individuals approach holiday shopping?

Luxury brands

Sustainability

Discounted deals

Gift cards

How have New Year’s Eve celebrations changed according to the passage?

They have become more localized.

They now include fewer fireworks.

They have risen in spectacle and innovation.

They are no longer broadcasted.

What role do social media platforms play during holiday festivities?

They discourage sharing traditions.

They enable global broadcasting of events.

They reduce the number of attendees.

They limit sharing of holiday recipes.

What does the rise of 'influencer' culture imply about holiday traditions?

They are becoming less relevant.

They focus solely on luxury items.

They are promoted through curated experiences.

They discourage visual sharing.

The text hints at a future trend where holiday traditions will:

Remain unchanged.

Morph due to technological influences.

Focus exclusively on local customs.

Be abandoned altogether.

What is the primary focus of the passage regarding holiday celebrations?

The commercialization of holidays.

The evolution of holiday customs over time.

The decline of family-oriented celebrations.

The history of Christmas celebrations.

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