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The custom of giving and receiving presents is widely observed during Christmas.

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Sentence

Narrator

The custom of giving and receiving presents is widely observed during Christmas.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

It's a good idea to participate in the tradition of gift-giving during Christmas.

Describing Habits

Our family always exchanges gifts on Christmas; it's a cherished custom.

Asking About Others

Do you and your family observe the custom of gift-giving at Christmas?

Sharing Hypotheticals

Without the tradition of gift-giving, Christmas would feel quite different.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The practice of exchanging presents is prevalent during the Christmas season.

Casual

People really go all out with presents at Christmas.

Simpler English

Giving gifts is common at Christmas.

Phrases to learn

giving and receiving presents

The act of exchanging gifts.

widely observed

Commonly practiced or followed.