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For Christians, Christmas is the second most important festival of the year, after Easter (which is at the end of April or beginning of May). For most people, however, it is the most festive of all festivals. Families come together for a day of eating, drinking and exchanging presents; for children it is still one of the most fun days of the year, as they receive their long-awaited presents. (Continued)

「現在完了刑」は、学校の英語の授業という悪夢を思い浮かばせるフレーズかもしれませんが、実は、その現在完了刑は非常に便利です。どういうときに「現完」を使うかというと、色んなシチュエーションがあるけれども、一番分かりやすくてよく使われるのは、「〜したことがありますか？」、「〜したことがない」、「〜したことがある」などと話す時です。 (Continued)

Travelling on the train to and from work every day, I have to find ways to keep myself happy. I usually find myself reading the adverts posted up on the walls of the carriage and hanging from the ceiling. These last ones are particularly difficult for me to avoid as, standing at my 194cm., they hang down at the level of my face. (Continued)